On September 21, an Alaska Superior Court in Juneau held oral argument in Alaska Democratic Party v State. The issue is whether the Democratic Party has the constitutional right to allow registered independents to seek the party’s nomination. State law … Continue reading
On September 21, the Ohio State Court of Appeals issued a 35-page opinion in Libertarian Party of Ohio v Husted, 16AP-496. The Ohio Constitution says, “All nominations for elective state, district, county and municipal offices shall be made at direct … Continue reading
The Utah Green Party now has enough valid signatures for party status for 2018. This is the first party petition the Green Party has completed this year, anywhere in the nation. The law requires 2,000 signatures. The party did it … Continue reading
On September 19, the Ninth Circuit enjoined a San Francisco ordinance that compels print ads for sugary drinks to carry this statement: “Drinking beverages with added sugar(s) contributes to obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay. This is a message from the … Continue reading
George Skelton, Los Angeles Times reporter for California government, here argues that Governor Jerry Brown should veto both SB 568 and SB 149. The former bill moves the primary in all years, for all office, from June to March. The … Continue reading
