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name: LegiScan Bill Tracker
description: A skill to monitor state legislative activity using the LegiScan
API. It filters for active bills based on custom keywords and state selection.
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# LegiScan Bill Tracker
A skill to monitor state legislative activity using the LegiScan API. It filters for active bills based on custom keywords and state selection.
## Setup
1. **API Key**: Obtain a free API key from [LegiScan](https://legiscan.com/legiscan).
2. **Environment Variable**: Set `LEGISCAN_API_KEY` in your environment.
3. **Dependencies**: Requires `requests`.
## Usage
Run the script directly or via a scheduled task (cron).
```bash
# Default (TX, cryptocurrency keywords)
python3 search.py
# Custom State and Keywords
python3 search.py --state TX --keywords "crypto, bitcoin, blockchain"
# Include passed/completed bills
python3 search.py --state TX --keywords "crypto, bitcoin, blockchain" --all
```
## Configuration Options
- `--state`: Two-letter state abbreviation (Default: `TX` or `LEGISCAN_STATE` env var).
- `--keywords`: Comma-separated list of terms to search for.
- `--all`: If flag is present, includes bills that have passed or are completed.
## Best Practices
- The script uses environment variables for sensitive credentials.
- It provides CLI arguments for flexibility without modifying code.
- It includes error handling for API failures and missing configuration.
