Author: Mercedes Yanora
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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Jacksonville, Florida roundup
Jacksonville, Florida is holding elections, including for municipal offices, on March 21, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Below is a selection of responses from the candidates who filled…
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Iowa Supreme Court issues three opinions from Feb. 20-26
The Iowa Supreme Court issued three opinions from Feb. 20-26. As of Feb. 26, the court issued 20 opinions in 2023—one more than this point a year ago. The three opinions are below: City of Ames v. Iowa Public Employment Relations Bd. Lincoln Savings Bank v. Emmert State v. Ross From Feb. 20-26, state supreme…
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Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and Supreme Court issue eight opinions from Feb. 20-26
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued six opinions from Feb. 20-26. The Texas Supreme Court issued two opinions from Feb. 20-26. Both courts are the state’s courts of last resort. As of Feb. 26, the court of criminal appeals issued63 opinions in 2023—29 more than this point a year ago. The supreme court issued14…
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Colorado Supreme Court issues one opinion from Feb. 20-26
The Colorado Supreme Court issued one opinion from Feb. 20-26. As of Feb. 26, the court issued eight opinions in 2023—three fewer than this point a year ago. The one opinion is below: Colorado Property Tax Administrator v. CO2 Committee, Inc. From Feb. 20-26, state supreme courts issued 154 opinions nationally. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court…
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Wisconsin Supreme Court issues five opinions from Feb. 20-26
The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued five opinions from Feb. 20-26. As of Feb. 26, the court issued 12 opinions in 2023—two more than this point a year ago. The five opinions are below: State v. Thomas Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Judy R. Moats Office of Lawyer Regulation v. Mark Austin Cross Office of Lawyer…
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New Jersey Supreme Court issues one opinion from Feb. 20-26
The New Jersey Supreme Court issued one opinion from Feb. 20-26. As of Feb. 26, the court issued 11 opinions in 2023—the same as this point a year ago. The one opinion is below: New Jersey v. Olenowski From Feb. 20-26, state supreme courts issued 154 opinions nationally. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued the most…
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Election legislation roundup: Florida State Senate
As of Feb. 26, Ballotpedia has tracked three election-related bills in the Florida State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the three, Ballotpedia tracked one from Feb. 20-26. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is: FL S1066: Recall of County Officers and Commissioners, Sen. Jay Collins (R). This bill, as introduced, allows the…
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Election legislation roundup: New York State Senate
As of Feb. 26, Ballotpedia has tracked 111 election-related bills in the New York State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 111, Ballotpedia tracked four from Feb. 20-26. Democrats sponsored two, while Republicans sponsored two. The four bills are: NY S04867: Exempts the county of Fulton from the requirement that at least…
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Election legislation roundup: Iowa State Senate
As of Feb. 26, Ballotpedia has tracked four election-related bills in the Iowa State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the four, Ballotpedia tracked three from Feb. 20-26. Republicans sponsored two, while no sponsors have been listed for the remaining bill. The three bills are: IA SF342: A bill for an act relating…
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Election legislation roundup: North Carolina State Senate
As of Feb. 26, Ballotpedia has tracked three election-related bills in the North Carolina State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the three, Ballotpedia tracked one from Feb. 20-26. A bipartisan group of legislators sponsored the bill. The bill is: NC S137: Const. Amendment/Repeal Literacy Test, Sens. Gale Adcock (D), Valencia Applewhite (D),…