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Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//April 2, 2024//

A nonbinary Democrat lawmaker lashed out Monday at a Republican representative for using his prayer on the House floor for “weaponizing religion to condemn our constituents.” Rep. Lorena Austin said...

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