The New York Law Journal has this article about legal flaws in the New York Campaign Finance Commission’s work. That work, which has the force of law if the legislature leaves it alone, makes it far more difficult for minor … Continue reading
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On December 3, the Florida Supreme Court heard arguments in Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General, SC19-2505. Here is a news story about the hearing. The issue is whether the top-two initiative should be on the November 2020 ballot. It … Continue reading
The Oklahoma Election Board web page has this running tally for presidential primary filings. The letters “M” and “T” besides each name indicates whether the candidate filed Monday or Tuesday. Filing ends on Wednesday, December 4. Three parties are entitled … Continue reading
On December 2, a state trial court in Austin, Texas, enjoined the new Texas requirement that candidates who seek the nomination of a party that nominates by convention must pay a filing fee. Dikeman v Hughs, 11th jud. district, 2019-76841. … Continue reading
This New York Daily News story has the latest on the public reaction to the December 1 report issued by the New York Commission on public funding. The article quotes Governor Andrew Cuomo as saying that the other two states … Continue reading