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Declaration of Juneteenth holiday sparks scramble in states
States respond to national Juneteenth holiday with mixed action. Several have enacted paid state holidays while others, led by Republican majorities, stalled or rejected bills. Maryland and Connecticut moved forward. Ohio and Florida issued proclamations or auto recognition. Mississippi faces long odds, while Jackson, Mississippi, already hosts Juneteenth festivities in a majority Black capital.
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