HR 51, the bill in Congress to make the District of Columbia a state, now has 182 co-sponsors. It has gained 27 co-sponsors in the past two weeks. It is by D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton.
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Congressmember Tom Marino (R-Pennsylvania) has introduced HJRes 26. It would amend the U.S. Constitution so that U.S. House members would be elected to four year terms, instead of two year terms. Thanks to Steve Goodale for this news.
Here is a story from The Guardian, reporting that businessman Howard Schultz is thinking of running for president in 2020 as an independent.
Maine Senator Louis Luchini (D-Ellsworth) has introduced LD 245, to provide a presidential primary. Maine is one of the few states that has always used caucuses instead of presidential primaries.
On Wednesday, January 23, the New Mexico House State Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee will hear HB 55. This is the National Popular Vote Plan bill. By coincidence, the similar Colorado bill has a legislative hearing the same day. Thanks to Rick Lass for this news.