Category: State

  • Iowa Supreme Court issues two opinions from Feb. 27-March 5

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    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…

  • Florida Supreme Court issues two opinions from Feb. 27-March 5

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    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…

  • New Mexico Supreme Court issues one opinion from Feb. 27-March 5

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    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…

  • The top fundraisers in the North Carolina State Senate

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    Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign.…

  • The top fundraisers in the North Carolina House

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    Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign.…

  • The top fundraisers among North Carolina statewide elected offices

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    Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign.…

  • These 10 North Carolina contributors gave over $6.6 million

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    In North Carolina politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $219.1 million in total contributions between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2022. The 10 largest contributors gave more than $6.6 million, or 3 percent of all contributions. These are the top 10 individual contributors to North Carolina state-level candidates and committees in…

  • Indiana Supreme Court issues two opinions from Feb. 27-March 5

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    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.…

  • Colorado Supreme Court issues one opinion from Feb. 27-March 5

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    The Colorado Supreme Court issued one opinion from Feb. 27-March 5. As of March 5, the court issued nine opinions in 2023—two fewer than this point a year ago. The opinion is below:  Colorado v. Justice  From Feb. 27-March 5, state supreme courts issued 135 opinions nationally. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued the most with…

  • Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Indiana roundup

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    Indiana is holding elections, including for mayor of Indianapolis, 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 a candidate who filled…