The Missouri legislature adjourns on Friday evening, May 16. Still pending are two ballot access bills, one helpful, one harmful. Also still pending is a bill to require voters at the polls to show a government photo-ID. The helpful bill, … Continue reading
On May 6, the Colorado legislature passed HB 1378. It lets any municipality or special district use Instant-Runoff Voting, or Choice Voting, to elect its own officers. … Continue reading
Alabama HB 738, which would have lowered the number of signatures for independent candidates (for office other than president) was never brought up on the House floor, and there isn’t enough time left in the session for it to pass. … Continue reading
The Minnesota legislature has passed HF 3986 and SF 3642, identical bills that say, “During the 2008 Republican National Convention, holders of an on-sale liquor license may remain open and may serve alcohol until 4 a.m. each day.” The Republican … Continue reading
Anthony Pollina, state chair of the Vermont Progressive Party, has been running for Governor for some months. But he began the active campaign on May 6, when his radio ads began airing. Also he started a two-week campaign tour around … Continue reading
