British election returns are being released on Sunday, June 7, in the European Parliament elections, which are conducted using proportional representation. The UK Independence Party has polled 17% of the total vote, behind only the Conservative Party (which has 27%). … Continue reading
On June 3, the New York legislature passed A8501, which streamlines procedures for one particular type of local initiative. The bill deals with initiatives to abolish a local government, or initiatives to consolidate two or more local governments. Existing law … Continue reading
The June 5 issue of Spokane’s daily newspaper, the Spokesman-Review, has this major article on Krist Novoselic and his campaign for County Clerk under the “Prefers Grange Party” label. The previous publicity had just been in the newspaper’s blog. The … Continue reading
The June 5 issue of Spokane’s daily newspaper, the Spokesman-Review, has this major article on Krist Novoselic and his campaign for County Clerk under the “Prefers Grange Party” label. The previous publicity had just been in the newspaper’s blog. The … Continue reading
On May 19, Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner to the U.S. House introduced HR2499, which would require a vote on the future political status of Puerto Rico. The bill already has 113 co-sponsors. The bill’s sponsor, Pedro Pierluisi, was elected to … Continue reading
