On April 16, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court noted probable jurisdiction in Ralph Nader’s new appeal of the fees that were assessed against him in 2004. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court had taken a similar action last month in the Green Party’s … Continue reading
On April 15, the Washington State House passed SB 5599, the National Popular Vote Plan bill. The bill had passed the Senate in March. It now goes to the Governor, who is likely to sign it. If she does, Washington … Continue reading
Juneau, Alaska has been unrepresented in the Alaska State Senate for the last month. The original Senator, Kim Elton (a Democrat), had resigned to accept an appointment in the Obama administration. Alaska Governor Sarah Palin believes she is entitled to … Continue reading
After the 2010 census has been held, the number of seats held by each state in the U.S. House of Representatives will change. The National Conference of State Legislatures recently estimated what the 2010 reapportionment will mean for each state. … Continue reading
Florida bill CS/HB497 has passed several committees in the House, and is currently in the Development & Community Affairs Policy Council. It would outlaw paying initiative circulators on a per-signature basis. It would not apply to people who circulate petitions … Continue reading
