The phrase "conservative legislators" refers to politicians who generally believe in preserving traditional values and ideas, and tend to support limited government intervention, lower taxes, and personal freedom. Full definition
While Governor Paterson's directive received widespread approbation from same - sex marriage supporters, it was met with criticism from conservative legislators and from traditional marriage advocates, one of whom referred to the directive as Governor Paterson's «first major blunder.» (ballotpedia.org)
Socially conservative legislators in Alaska have proposed a bill that would remove the judicial council's authority to make recommendations regarding judges standing for retention. (iaals.du.edu)
Conservative legislator Damian Collins, who heads the British Parliament's media committee, said he would ask Zuckerberg or another Facebook executive to appear before his panel, which is investigating disinformation and «fake news.» (sun-sentinel.com)