On August 8, the Center for Governmental Studies released a 53-page report on a model law for public funding for California state office. Unlike a ballot measure, Proposition 15, that was on the California ballot in June 2010, the CGS … Continue reading
The Libertarian Party nominee for Attorney General of Illinois in 2010, and a state officer of the New Jersey Libertarian Party, both won freedom of information battles against government officials this week. See this Illinois story and this New Jersey … Continue reading
Elliot Ackerman, chief operating officer of Americans Elect, will be interviewed by Stephen Colbert on Comedy Central, 11:30 pm eastern time, on August 10, Wednesday. Thanks to Alex Hammer for this news. … Continue reading
On August 9, the 8th circuit upheld the Arkansas vote test for a party to remain on the ballot. The decision is Green Party of Arkansas v Martin, 10-3106. Arkansas requires a party to poll 3% for the office at … Continue reading
On August 8, an Arizona Superior Court held a two-hour hearing over whether the recall petition against State Senate President Russell Pearce is valid. See this story. Senator Pearce argues that all of the signatures are invalid, because of various … Continue reading
