Category: State
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The top fundraisers in the California Assembly
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.…
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Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals issue 13 opinions from Feb. 13-19
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued nine opinions from Feb. 13-19. The Texas Supreme Court issued four opinions from Feb. 13-19. Both courts are the state’s courts of last resort. As of Feb. 19, the court of criminal appeals issued 57 opinions in 2023—23 more than this point a year ago. The supreme court…
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New York Court of Appeals issues five opinions from Feb. 13-19
The New York Court of Appeals issued five opinions from Feb. 13-19. As of Feb. 19, the court issued nine opinions in 2023—six fewer than this point a year ago. The five opinions are below: State v. New York State Public Employment Relations Bd. Bank of America, N.A. v. Kessler People v Rivera Hetelekides v.…
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New Jersey Supreme Court issues four opinions from Feb. 13-19
The New Jersey Supreme Court issued four opinions from Feb. 13-19. As of Feb. 19, the court issued 10 opinions in 2023—one fewer than this point a year ago. The four opinions are below: New Jersey v. Gomes Liberty Insurance Corp. v. Techdan, LLC Statewide Insurance Fund v. Star Insurance Company New Jersey v. Olenowski …
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Kentucky Supreme Court issues 18 opinions from Feb. 13-19
The Kentucky Supreme Court issued 18 opinions from Feb. 13-19. As of Feb. 19, the court issued 18opinions in 2023—no more or fewer than this point a year ago. The first 10 opinions are below: KENTUCKY BAR ASSOCIATION V. STEVEN O. THORNTON LISA M. WELLS V. KENTUCKY BAR ASSOCIATION KENTUCKY BAR ASSOCIATION V. ARTHUR JOSEPH…
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Iowa Supreme Court issues two opinions from Feb. 13-19
The Iowa Supreme Court issued two opinions from Feb. 13-19. As of Feb. 19, the court issued 17opinions in 2023—no more or fewer than this point a year ago. This week’s opinions are below: Howsare v. Iowa District Court for Polk County Martinez v. State From Feb. 13-19, state supreme courts issued 233 opinions nationally.…
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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Colorado roundup
Colorado is holding elections, including for municipal elections, on April 4, 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…
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Wisconsin State Supreme Court issues one opinion from Feb. 13-19
The Wisconsin State Supreme Court issued one opinion from Feb. 13-19. As of Feb. 19, the court issued seven opinions in 2023—one fewer than this point a year ago. The opinion is Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC v. City of Delavan. From Feb. 13-19, state supreme courts issued 233 opinions nationally. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued…
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Chambers Armstrong wins Kentucky State Senate District 19 special election
A special general election took place for Kentucky State Senate District 19 on Feb. 21, 2023. Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D) won the special election with 77% of the vote to Misty Glin’s (R) 22.9%. The special election was called after Senate Minority Leader Morgan McGarvey (D) left office to represent Kentucky’s 3rd Congressional District on…
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Habush Sinykin and Knodl advance from Wisconsin State Senate District 8 special primary
A special primary election was held for Wisconsin State Senate District 8 on Feb. 21, 2023. Representative Jodi Habush Sinykin ran uncontested in the Democratic primary, while Rep. Janel Brandtjen, Rep. Daniel Knodl, and Van Mobley competed in the Republican primary. Knodl advanced to the general election after receiving 57.4% of the vote to Brandtjen’s…