Author: Mercedes Yanora
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Election legislation roundup: Florida State Senate
As of March 5, Ballotpedia has tracked seven election-related bills in the Florida State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the seven, Ballotpedia tracked four from Feb. 27-March 5. Republicans sponsored three, while Democrats sponsored one. The four bills are: FL S0004: Statewide Prosecutor, Sen. Jonathan Martin (R). Provides that the Department of…
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Election legislation roundup: Florida House of Representatives
As of March 5, Ballotpedia has tracked eight election-related bills in the Florida House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the eight, Ballotpedia tracked four from Feb. 27-March 5. Republicans sponsored three, while Democrats sponsored one. The four bills are: FL H1249: Limited English-proficient Voter Assistance, Reps. Kristen Arrington (D), Lisa Dunkley…
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Election legislation roundup: Iowa House of Representatives
As of March 5, Ballotpedia has tracked two election-related bills in the Iowa House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the two, Ballotpedia tracked one from Feb. 27 to March 5. The one bill is: IA HF470: A bill for an act relating to the conduct of elections, including provisions related to…
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All candidates for Madison Common Council District 2 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both of the candidates running in the April 4, 2023, general election for Madison Common Council District 2 — Incumbent Juliana Bennett (nonpartisan) and Colin Barushok (nonpartisan) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Here are the candidates’…
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Wisconsin Supreme Court issues two opinions from Feb. 27-March 5
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued two opinions from Feb. 27-Mar. 5. As of March 5, the court issued 14 opinions in 2023—one more than this point a year ago. The two opinions are below: Citation Partners, LLC v. Wis. Dep’t of Revenue Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Nathan E. DeLadurantey From Feb. 27-March 5, state…
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Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals issue four opinions from Feb. 27-March 5
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued three opinions from Feb. 27-March 5. The Texas Supreme Court issued one opinion from Feb. 27-March 5. Both courts are the state’s courts of last resort. As of March 5, the court of criminal appeals issued 66 opinions in 2023—26 more than this point a year ago. The supreme…
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Iowa Supreme Court issues two opinions from Feb. 27-March 5
The Iowa Supreme Court issued two opinions from Feb. 27-March 5. As of March 5, the court issued 22 opinions in 2023 — the same amount at this point a year ago. The two opinions are below: Bittner v. U.S. Bank National Ass’n U.S. Bank, Nat’l Ass’n v. Bittner From Feb. 27-March 5, state supreme…
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Florida Supreme Court issues two opinions from Feb. 27-March 5
The Florida Supreme Court issued two opinions from Feb. 27-March 5. As of March 5, the court issued 14 opinions in 2023—12 fewer than this point a year ago. The two opinions are below: In Re: Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms – 12.975(a)-(c) A.C. v. Dep’t of Children & Families…
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New Mexico Supreme Court issues one opinion from Feb. 27-March 5
The New Mexico Supreme Court issued one opinion from Feb. 27-March 5. As of March 5, the court issued four opinions in 2023—the same amount at this point a year ago. The opinion is below: State v. Rodriguez From Feb. 27-March 5, state supreme courts issued 135 opinions nationally. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued the…
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Indiana Supreme Court issues two opinions from Feb. 27-March 5
The Indiana Supreme Court issued two opinions from Feb. 27-March 5. As of March 5, the court issued eight opinions in 2023—five fewer than this point a year ago. The two opinions are below: Leshore v. State In the Matter of Clinton Andrew Hardesty From Feb. 27-March 5, state supreme courts issued 135 opinions nationally.…