Together, we have worked to uphold the legislature as a co equal branch of government, defending its constitutional role and restoring balance when the balance was tested. We strengthen legislative oversight, even though our court has not weakened it. We reaffirmed the power of the purse, even though some want to take it away, and insisted that major policy decisions be made by elected representatives accountable to voters, not unelected state employees. (02:12–02:17)
CLAIM
Asserts that legislative oversight has been strengthened despite no weakening by the courts.
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