The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Minnesota Voters Alliance v Mansky, 16-1435, on February 28. This is the case in which the lower courts upheld Minnesota’s ban on political clothing at the polls. Eight organizations have submitted amicus briefs in … Continue reading
Washington state HB 1469, which moves the presidential primary from May to March, had been set for House committee action on January 16, but it was put over to Friday, January 19. Thanks to Jim Riley for this information. … Continue reading
On January 17, the West Virginia House Judiciary Committee passed HB 4002. Currently West Virginia’s lower house has many districts that elect several Delegates. The bill would end multi-member districts, and provide for 100 single-member House districts. It would take … Continue reading
On January 11, the Florida House Government Accountability Committee passed CS/HM147. It urges Congress to bring Puerto Rico into the United States. The vote was 21-0. … Continue reading
On January 16, Wisconsin held a special election to fill the vacancy in the State Senate, 10th district, in the northwest part of the state. The State Elections office does not have any returns, but newspapers report these percentages: Democrat … Continue reading
