On August 14, a unanimous decision of the Washington State Supreme Court fined the state $100,000 per day until the legislature expands state financing for public schools. Ever since 2012 the Court had been warning the executive and legislative branches … Continue reading
In 2011, California created a new category of persons who have been convicted of a felony but are no longer in prison. The new classification is called “community supervision.” Unlike parole, people on community supervision are no longer subject to … Continue reading
The Tampa Bay Times has this editorial, recommending that Florida switch to an open primary system, not a top-two system. … Continue reading
On August 12, the Sixth Circuit refused to hear Erard v Michigan Secretary of State, 14-1873. This is the case in which the Socialist Party, which is not ballot-qualified in Michigan, argues that Michigan discriminates against new parties, relative to … Continue reading
On August 14, a Louisiana state court rejected a lawsuit filed by a voter who wants to be registered as both a Democrat and as a Republican. He also wants to run for the legislature this year. See this story. … Continue reading
