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Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Controversial Voting Bill Into Law

Bret Jaspers, KERA

Posted on September 7, 2021 · Republicans in Texas achieved one of their major 2021 goals on Tuesday, as Gov. Greg Abbott signed a controversial and expansive bill that imposes major restrictions on how people can vote in the state.

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