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The National Conference of State Legislatures has this useful chart, showing when each state’s 2015 legislative session starts and when each is expected to end. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2015
This New York Daily News editorial says the New York voter registration form should be redesigned to lessen the chances of confusion between independent voters and members of the Independence Party. The editorial wants the form to first ask voters … Continue reading
According to this story, North Carolina Representative Paul Tine will change his registration from “Democratic” to “independent” soon. In November 2014, Tine, as a Democrat, won 53.6% of the vote against his Republican opponent. Thanks to Michael for the link. … Continue reading
State legislators in North Dakota and Maine have started the process of introducing ballot access improvement bills. In North Dakota, Rep. Corey Mock (D-Grand Forks) has asked the bill-drafting staff to prepare a bill that would eliminate the unique North … Continue reading
On January 6, the U.S. House elected a speaker. Members of the House were permitted to vote for anyone they wished. Fifteen individuals received at least one vote for Speaker. Here is a link to the vote. Article One, Section … Continue reading