In August 2015, the Washington State Supreme Court fined the state $100,000 per day until the legislature funds education in a more equal manner. The problem is that wealthy districts have adequate funds for education, but less wealthy districts do … Continue reading
On February 24, the Utah legislature passed SB 25, which repeals the straight-ticket device, and also eliminates party logos from the ballot. The bill passed unanimously in both houses. A “logo” is a small drawing representing a political party. In … Continue reading
On February 25, the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that the state must put Willie Wilson on the March 8 Democratic presidential primary ballot. He had been erroneously omitted. The law said he either needed 500 signatures from the entire state, … Continue reading
On February 24, the Utah Senate passed SJR 2, which asks Congress to pass a proposed constitutional amendment to repeal the 17th Amendment. The 17th Amendment, which went into effect in 1913, provides that voters choose U.S. Senators. Utah SJR … Continue reading
On February 25, U.S. District Court Judge James M. Moody, Jr., refused to enjoin the 2015 Arkansas law that says newly-qualifying parties must choose all their nominees (except President and Vice-President) an entire year before the election. The order does … Continue reading
