On March 28, a new bill to create a top-two primary for Montana was introduced. SB 408, though not a proposed state constitutional amendment, would ask the voters if they wish to pass the measure. Because it goes to the … Continue reading
Law Professor Richard L. Hasen has this article mulling over the arguments for and against having the United States switch to a parliamentary system. … Continue reading
Minnesota Public Radio has this essay about the usefulness of political parties. The comments are somewhat more interesting than the article itself. … Continue reading
The Country Party, which was on the ballot only in Wyoming in 2012, and which concentrated on state legislative races, has decided that it will not attempt to re-petition in 2014 as a party. However, it is likely that some … Continue reading
Former California legislator Gary K. Hart has this op-ed in the Los Angeles Times, recommending that the California Constitution be changed so that legislative vacancies would be filled by some method other than special election. He reports that only 25 … Continue reading
