Summary
State legislators
Several state legislators have expressed their plans to resign after spending fruitful careers in the service of their respective states. Ohio Senate Pres. Stanley Aronoff cites the establishment of the Ohio Arts council and education reform laws as his most important contribution, while Montana State Pres. Bob Brown's accomplishments include a trust fund for wildlife as well as tax reform. Other legislators ending their political careers include Colorado House Minority leader Peggy Kerns and Delaware Senate Pres. Richard Cordrey.See the full content of this document
Extract
Moving up, on, out or over.
Massachusetts Senate President William M. Bulger isn't the only leader to leave his post this session. At least nine other leaders have already announced their retirement from the legislature and by November there are sure to be more on the list.
Despite the public perception that legislators and most certainly leaders remain in their positions for a very long time, there's more turnover than most people believe. Only three senate presidents who held the office in 1985 were still there in 1995. Similarly, only four spea...See the full content of this document
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