Category: State
-
Fifty-eight state executives have master’s degrees; 93 have law degrees
Of the 192 officeholders currently occupying the top four executive positions in each state—governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and secretary of state—184 have a bachelor’s degree, 58 have a master’s degree, and 93 have a law degree. Nine such officeholders have a Ph.D., and one has a medical degree. Eight state executives do not list…
-
Court settlement prompts changes to Indiana absentee voting regulations
On Feb. 6, parties in an Indiana lawsuit seeking accommodations for voters with visual disabilities settled, allowing these voters to use a computer software program to complete their ballot and submit it via email. Attorneys acting on behalf of three Indiana voters with visual disabilities sued the Indiana Election Commission and the Indiana Secretary of…
-
Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Wisconsin roundup
Wisconsin is holding elections, including for municipal offices, on Feb. 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 out…
-
Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Madison Common Council roundup
Wisconsin is holding elections, including for Madison Common Council, on Feb. 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…
-
Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Indiana roundup
Indiana is holding elections, including for municipal offices, on May 2, 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 out…
-
Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Kentucky roundup
Kentucky is holding elections, including for governor, on May 16, 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 out the…
-
New York Court of Appeals issues four opinions from Feb. 6-12
The New York Court of Appeals issued four opinions from Feb. 6-12. As of Feb. 12, the court issued four opinions in 2023—seven fewer than this point a year ago. The four opinions are below: People v. Sanders People v. Myers Min Zhong v Matranga Matter of Town of Southampton v. New York State Dep’t…
-
New Mexico Supreme Court issues one opinion from Feb. 6-12
The New Mexico Supreme Court issued one opinion from Feb. 6-12. As of Feb. 12, the court issued three opinions in 2023—one fewer than this point a year ago. The one opinion is below: State v. Granados From Feb. 6-12, state supreme courts issued 195 opinions nationally. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued the most with…
-
Iowa Supreme Court issues one opinion from Feb. 6-12
The Iowa Supreme Court issued one opinion from Feb. 6-12. As of Feb. 12, the court issued 15 opinions in 2023—three more than this point a year ago. The one opinion is below: In re Subpoena Issued to Dethmers Manufacturing Co. v. Mittapalli From Feb. 6-12, state supreme courts issued 195 opinions nationally. The Pennsylvania…
-
Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals issue nine opinions from Feb. 6-12
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued seven opinions from Feb. 6-12. The Texas Supreme Court issued two opinions from Feb. 6-12. Both courts are the state’s courts of last resort. As of Feb. 12, the court of criminal appeals issued 48 opinions in 2023—17 more than this point a year ago. The supreme court…