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This past week was extremely busy here at the Capitol as we worked to complete voting on Senate bills filed in our chamber ahead of the March 3 deadline to advance them from our committees. Of the 800 measures initially filed, we approved nearly 400 of them. We’ll next move our attention to voting on these measures on the floor, which must be completed by the chamber of origin deadline on Thursday, March 24.
Read moreDEAR ABBY: My son just withdrew from college with a medical leave due to anxiety and depression. My husband and I support him fully and are helping him receive the help he needs. Of course, we are very concerned.
Read moreDEAR ABBY: I’m conflicted about a relationship I have developed with a 77-year-old lady I’ll call “Martha.” I have been acting as her caregiver.
Read moreDEAR ABBY: I couldn’t be happier for my friends who are embarking on the next chapter of their lives with their partners, but I’m becoming increasingly anxious about their bachelorette parties. When did the bachelorette party become such a big production? While I have attended my fair share, I think they are getting increasingly extravagant and pricey.
Read moreWe’re nearing the end of our first month of the new legislative session.
Read moreMy great-uncle John never buttered his bread.
Read moreDear Doctors: My husband and I recently got our family onto a healthier diet -- no processed foods and lots more vegetables, beans and legumes. It’s not easy, and we’re struggling to stay on track. On top of that, we all have gas. Why does that happen? What can we do?
Read moreDEAR HARRIETTE: I have been an entrepreneur for a few years now, and I love what I do. I am able to make ends meet, and my clientele is steadily growing. I work from home and my schedule is flexible, but there are times when I can’t make family gatherings. My issue is that no one ever considers making any adjustments for me. I feel like my family doesn’t take my work seriously. They often refer to it as “not a real job” because I’m not working for someone or a company like they are. How can I get my family to take my self-employment seriously? -- Seriously Working
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