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On April 9, Israel held a parliamentary election. Here is the wikipedia article on the election. Eleven parties won seats under the Proportional Representation system. Thanks to Thomas Jones for the link. … Continue reading
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The Detroit News has this lengthy story about Congressman Justin Amash and the Libertarian Party. Thanks to Thomas Jones for the link. … Continue reading
On April 9, the Oregon Senate passed SB 870 by 17-12. This is the national popular vote plan bill. Now the bill goes to the House, which has passed a similar bill in the past. … Continue reading
On April 9, the Hawaii Senate defeated HB 712 by 10-15. This is the bill to require presidential candidates, and candidates for a few other offices, to reveal their income tax returns. … Continue reading
The backers of the proposed Ohio initiative for the national popular vote pact have decided not to try to qualify their initiative. See this story. Thanks to Steve Kamp for the link. … Continue reading