Legislative Updates
Federal Legislation: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has reintroduced the Senate version of the Voter Empowerment Act. Eleven Senators, all Democrats, signed onto the bi… Read More
The Retellings Reading Challenge is back again for 2017, and this time it's bigger and better! Thanks to a lovely bunch of publishers, this year's challenge will come with monthly giveaways*… Read More
Over my years as a book blogger, there is something I have found: 9 times out of 10, the US edition of a book will have a better cover than the UK cover. I also think there's a kind of style… Read More
New Mexico Voters Unaffiliated with either of the two Major Political Parties, currently barred from participating in Primary Elections, would be allowed to choose either a Democratic or Rep… Read More
Alabama Republican Gov. Robert Bentley is termed out of office in two years, but it’s anyone’s guess if his career will survive that long, or if his long-running sex scandal will… Read More
New Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is considering setting a Special Election for the U.S. Senate Seat that former Gov. Robert Bentley had delayed until late next year.
The vacancy, currently filled… Read More
Alabama’s new Governor, Kay Ivey, announced dates later this year for a Special Election for the Senate Seat formerly held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions and now occupied by Republi… Read More
Many Alabama Felons will soon regain the Right to Vote when Gov. Kay Ivey signs a Bill that landed on her Desk Thursday morning.
The Bill - HB282, called the Definition of Moral Turpitude A… Read More
Federal Judge Says Alabama doesn’t have to tell Felons they may now be able to Vote. Voting Advocates say this t change in the State Law is likely to cause confusion. Alabama Secretary… Read More
Alabama’s Chief Elections Official, Secretary of State John Merrill (R), intends to hand Prosecutors the Names of 674 Voters suspected of Violating a New Law by Crossing Party Lines to… Read More
"Shields and Brooks on sexual misconduct in politics, Republican tax goals" PBS NewsHour 11/17/2017ExcerptSUMMARY: Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David… Read More
New Mexico State Senator Daniel Ivey-Soto (D-15th District) has introduced SJR 5. It provides that all Adult Citizens known to Exist would Automatically be Registered to Vote, unless they De… Read More
The only thing brighter than the Hawaiian sunshine are the smiles gracing the faces of each member of the Ivey Family. After we managed to re-schedule their Maui Family Beach Portraits becau… Read More
Under New Mexico Law, the State’s Governor and Lieutenant Governor are forced to Coexist in a sort of Arranged Marriage.
Each Runs in a Separate Primary Election. This means Major Par… Read More
Leaving California and Utah behind for some fun in the sun, the Hicks Family were so excited to enjoy quality time with one another. With Tony's 17th birthday to celebrate, the beaming crew… Read More
Alabama has enacted a Slew of Restrictive Laws and policies, many of which disproportionately affect African-Americans, Latinos, and other marginalized Groups. In this, it stands out only in… Read More
Thanks to Richard Winger of Ballot Access News for this post.
On February 18th, Three Election Law Bills Passed the New Mexico House State Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee… Read More
Alabama Legalizes Sale of CBD in Pharmacies by Ryan Tengco at CBD Origin
On June 10th, Alabama Governor Ivey signed State Bill 225 (SB225) into law, which will now allow Alabama pharmacies t… Read More
Three Civil Rights Organizations filed a Federal Lawsuit Friday seeking to Loosen some Absentee Voting Requirements and overturn Bans on Curbside Voting amid the COVID-19 Outbreak.
The Sou… Read More
Legislative Updates
Alabama: State Sen. Rodger Smitherman (D-18th District, Birmingham), filed a Bill this week that would Authorize No-Excuse Absentee Voting. Smitherman’s Senate Bil… Read More
The League of Women Voters of Alabama, on Thursday, Sued Gov. Kay Ivey (R), Secretary of State John Merrill (R), and Local Election Officials, in Montgomery Court over Absentee Voting Requir… Read More
Thanks to Richard Winger of Ballot Access News for this post.
New Mexico Senators Approved a New Measure Friday, June 20th, that would allow Independent Voters to Cast Ballots in Primary El… Read More
Alabama has asked a Federal Appeals Court for an Emergency Stay of a Federal Judge’s Order that Allows Local Officials to offer Curbside Voting during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Relaxes… Read More
Legislative Updates
California: The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has Unanimously Approved asking Voters this fall if the City’s Charter should be Amended to let Younger Voters h… Read More
The New Permanent Headquarters of U.S. Space Command, responsible for America's Military Space Forces, will be Located at Huntsville's Redstone Arsenal, Alabama Lawmakers revealed on Wednesd… Read More
Legislative Updates
Alaska: According to Sen. Mike Shower (R-Wasilla) Senate Bill 39 is intended to strengthen the security of Alaska’s election system in a nonpartisan way, but sever… Read More
Alabama: The Senate has approved Senate Bill 45 that would authorize an audit of the election results in three Alabama counties immediately following the 2022 election. The purpose of the li… Read More
Legislative Updates Federal Legislation: The House Oversight and Reform Committee unanimously approved the 2021 Postal Reform Act after Republicans offered their support. Rep. James Comer (R… Read More
Legislative Updates
Alabama: Gov. Kay Ivey (R) has signed a bill into law, a bill banning curbside voting in Alabama. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Wes Allen (R-Troy), passed the House of Rep… Read More
Legislative Updates
Louisiana: The Legislature has approved a bill that would require the Louisiana Legislative Auditor to review local, state, and federal elections has received final legi… Read More
Legislative Updates
Connecticut: A provision in the 800+ page budget bill would allow people on parole to vote, completing a decade-long effort to end felony disenfranchisement in Connectic… Read More
Anthony Edwards is the first Timberwolves player to record 25+ points, 5+ rebounds, 5+ assists, and 5+ steals in a game since Corey Brewer on 01/20/2010Player_name TeamPrecious Achiu… Read More