On February 26, the Montana House passed HB 229, which relaxes contribution limits. Current law says individuals may not give more than $130 to a legislative candidate, or more than $250 to a candidate for state statewide office other than … Continue reading
For some years, there has been no Washington state Voters Pamphlet for primary elections, although the state continues to print and mail a Voters Pamphlet for general elections. However, on March 1, the Senate Ways & Means Committee passed SB … Continue reading
On March 6, Oklahoma Republican Party state chair Matt Pinnell said he won’t seek another term as state chair. The Republican Party will choose a new chair at its state convention on April 20. Pinnell has aggressively sought to prevent … Continue reading
On March 6, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber chose Matt Donohue for a vacancy in the Circuit Court, 21st district. See this story. Donohue is a registered member of the Pacific Green Party and has been serving in an elected non-partisan … Continue reading
On March 6, the Ninth Circuit ruled that the plaintiffs in Los Angeles County Libertarian Party v Bowen have standing to challenge the residency requirement for petition circulators. The nine-page opinion, by Judge Susan Graber, reverses the U.S. District Court, … Continue reading
