On April 28, retired General James Mattis said he will not be an independent presidential candidate. See this New York Times story. However, William Kristol, who had been trying to persuade him to run, say he will continue searching for … Continue reading
On April 29, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order in Veasey v Abbott, 15A999, the long-pending lawsuit over the Texas photo voter-ID law for voters who vote at the polls. The U.S. Supreme Court says if the Fifth Circuit … Continue reading
On April 27, the Ninth Circuit said it will rehear Public Integrity Alliance v City of Tucson, 15-16142. On November 10, 2015, the original 3-judge panel on the Ninth Circuit had voted 2-1 that Tucson’s method violates the U.S. Constitution. … Continue reading
Maine has public funding for candidates for state office. The fund is running out of money. On April 12, the legislature passed LD 1579, a bill putting $2,500,000 into the fund. But on April 25, Governor Paul LePage vetoed the … Continue reading
On April 28, Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin signed HB 458. It automatically registers every adult citizen known to live in Vermont. Persons who are signed up automatically are notified, and then given a choice to de-register if they wish. Vermont … Continue reading
