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2019
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2018
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2017
2016
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2015
- State Legislative Tracker: Louisiana state Sen. Brown charged with domestic battery Nov 30, 2015
- Boston Election Review: Incumbents advance in pair of primaries Sep 09, 2015
- The Federal Vacancy Count 8/25/2015 Aug 26, 2015
- The Federal Vacancy Count 6/24/2015 Jun 24, 2015
- The Tuesday Count: Contentious amendment certified as first ballot measure on Georgia 2016 ballot Mar 31, 2015
2014
- The Tuesday Count: Marijuana legalization advocates target 2016 Sep 30, 2014
- Massachusetts state executive primary review: Coakley, Baker continue march to November gubernatorial face-off Sep 10, 2014
- 2014 elections review: First Democratic representative loses 2014 primary bid Sep 10, 2014
- The Federal Vacancy Count 8/6/2014 Aug 06, 2014
- State Legislative Tracker: Utah candidate facing charges Jul 28, 2014
- Few Republican challengers in Massachusetts congressional races Jul 15, 2014
- Legislative Lowdown: Identifying competitive Massachusetts elections in 2014 Jul 10, 2014
- The Tuesday Count: 2014 shaping up to be a remarkably light year for initiatives Jul 09, 2014
- All Massachusetts initiative campaigns to submit signatures on June 18 Jun 18, 2014
- Judge Hines nominated to Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Jun 17, 2014
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 6/11/2014 Jun 11, 2014
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 5/14/2014 May 14, 2014
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 4/2/2014 Apr 02, 2014
- State Legislative Tracker: New York lawmaker removed from legislature Mar 10, 2014
- State Legislative Tracker: Massachusetts rep expelled from legislature Feb 10, 2014
- State Legislative Tracker: Legislators in legal trouble Jan 21, 2014
2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Exorcisms, open government and the NFL Jan 23, 2014
- Top state executive official resignations of 2013 Dec 20, 2013
- Clark wins seat in Massachusetts special election Dec 11, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Battle over GMO labeling could continue in 2014 Dec 10, 2013
- Special election in Massachusetts to replace Markey Dec 09, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Minimum wage could be hot topic on 2014 ballots Dec 04, 2013
- State Legislative Tracker: Massachusetts Senate passes minimum wage increase Nov 25, 2013
- Addivinola and Clark advance to general election in Massachusetts Oct 16, 2013
- Ten candidates head to congressional special election in Massachusetts Oct 14, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Gunshots, gangs and Toys R Us Oct 03, 2013
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 10/2/2013 Oct 02, 2013
- State Legislative Tracker: Florida house gets new Minority Leader Sep 30, 2013
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 9/25/2013 Sep 25, 2013
- State Legislative Tracker: Michigan legislature debates public assistance issues Sep 23, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Arizona veto referendums finish collecting signatures Sep 17, 2013
- State Legislative Tracker: North Carolina legislators target state income tax Sep 09, 2013
- Massachusetts House taking up bill to fix background check law Aug 26, 2013
- State Legislative Tracker: Massachusetts Senator to resign over ethics controversy Aug 26, 2013
- The Tuesday Count: Five advisory questions to appear on Washington 2013 ballot Aug 13, 2013
- Special election set for Massachusetts State Senate seat Aug 13, 2013
- State Legislative Tracker: Lobbyist food and drink causes concern in Washington Jul 29, 2013
- Massachusetts Legislature overrides Governor Patrick's transportation bill veto Jul 26, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Electrified cattle and a new type of court Jul 25, 2013
- State Legislative Tracker: Colorado recalls upheld in court Jul 22, 2013
- Bill banning shark fin trade introduced in Massachusetts House Jul 12, 2013
- Markey defeats Gomez for Senate seat in Massachusetts special election Jun 26, 2013
- Special election heads to general election in Massachusetts Jun 24, 2013
- Massachusetts House passes legislation easing transition to Affordable Care Act Jun 21, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Millions on the line in tobacco, beef lawsuits Jun 20, 2013
- Massachusetts Legislature approves raises for state judges Jun 13, 2013
- The Executive Summary: A real-life Shawshank Redemption "cash with the pie" incident May 30, 2013
- Representative John Fresolo resigns amidst ethics investigation May 29, 2013
- Massachusetts Lt. Governor Murray announces resignation May 22, 2013
- Beach safety bill advances to Massachusetts Senate May 14, 2013
- Longtime Rep, Republican newcomer win nominations in Massachusetts special election May 01, 2013
- Reps battle for the Democratic nomination in Massachusetts primary election Apr 29, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Music, marijuana and private schools Apr 25, 2013
- Meet Massachusetts' two new state representatives Apr 15, 2013
- U.S. Senate special election campaigns fizzle in Massachusetts Mar 29, 2013
- Courtroom Weekly: Steubenville to Brooklyn Mar 21, 2013
- GOP Senate contenders agree on two-term limit in primary debate Mar 15, 2013
- Local ballot measures are on the rise, new report shows information scarcity Mar 08, 2013
- Massachusetts U.S. Senate candidate filing deadline has come and gone Feb 28, 2013
- Republicans struggle in search for Brown replacement in Massachusetts Feb 10, 2013
- Massachusetts Governor appoints new Senator Jan 30, 2013
- Massachusetts Gov. Patrick unveils major infrastructure plans Jan 14, 2013
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches: The Wednesday Vacancy Count 1/2/2013 Jan 02, 2013
2012
- Massachusetts rep resigns amid voter fraud charges Dec 23, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Review Articles: Massachusetts Congressional Seats Dec 05, 2012
- Mass. Governor Deval Patrick creates controversy on immigration Nov 27, 2012
- Massachusetts Republicans look to regroup Nov 15, 2012
- Total recall: 22 local officials face day of reckoning on November 6 Oct 30, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Massachusetts State Legislature Oct 29, 2012
- Ballotpedia's 2012 General Election Preview Articles: Massachusetts Congressional Seats Oct 29, 2012
- Press Release: The Top 15 Races We're Talking About Oct 15, 2012
- Senator Brown, challenger Warren debate in Lowell Oct 02, 2012
- Massachusetts: Election day approaches, Questions 2, 3 gain support Sep 19, 2012
- Mass. Crime lab controversy intensifies Sep 14, 2012
- 2012 elections review: Few incumbents defeated in Massachusetts legislative primaries Sep 07, 2012
- Primary change: Three incumbents defeated in largely uneventful Massachusetts primaries Sep 07, 2012
- 2012 elections preview: Massachusetts voters to select winners in congressional, legislative primaries Sep 05, 2012
- Mass Senate: Does your legislator show up for work Aug 28, 2012
- National Association of Basketball Coaches files brief on behalf of affirmative action Aug 25, 2012
- Iowa joins 13 other states in urging Supreme Court to uphold affirmative action Aug 17, 2012
- Massachusetts judges have deliberative privilege Aug 15, 2012
- Massachusetts health care costs in focus Aug 13, 2012
- Massachusetts high court says same-sex civil unions are equivalent to marriage Jul 30, 2012
- Ballot Law Update: High number of ballot measure lawsuits filed as July draws to a close Jul 25, 2012
- 1st Circuit upholds NH District Court gun liability ruling Jul 12, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Governor's proposal nudges one measure off of state ballot Jul 10, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Three ballot additions and several petition drive deadlines anchor busy week Jul 03, 2012
- 2012 competitiveness in Massachusetts state legislative elections Jun 29, 2012
- Massachusetts high court rules on foreclosure case Jun 29, 2012
- Massachusetts House passes MBTA budget Jun 15, 2012
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 6/6/2012 Jun 06, 2012
- Massachusetts high court says public strip search illegal May 30, 2012
- Massachusetts "right to repair" bill passes Senate May 22, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: Previous drizzle of ballot-certified measures quickly turns into flood May 15, 2012
- Jobs bill gets prioritized in House May 14, 2012
- Massachusetts warns jurors about social media use May 14, 2012
- Ecuador convicts Massachusetts man in murder case Apr 30, 2012
- Massachusetts passes amendment aimed at illegal immigrants Apr 30, 2012
- Half a billion dollar budget is not enough, say Massachusetts judges Apr 13, 2012
- Massachusetts house releases annual budget proposal Apr 13, 2012
- Massachusetts state senator will resign to join law firm Mar 30, 2012
- Barabara Walters defamation lawsuit dismissed Mar 29, 2012
- Massachusetts looks to overhaul indigent defense system Mar 15, 2012
- Judge defends decision in overturned forced abortion ruling Mar 14, 2012
- Massachusetts lawmakers take on anti-contraception Mar 01, 2012
- Judge John Ferrara inducted to Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Feb 16, 2012
- Massachusetts state rep to run for state senate in 2012 Feb 15, 2012
- Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court gives thumbs up to the middle finger, sometimes Feb 01, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: A west coast state shakes up weekly total with ballot certification Jan 24, 2012
- Former mayor to lead Massachusetts Supreme Court Jan 14, 2012
- Supreme Weekly: Redistricting, ethics charges and major rulings Jan 12, 2012
- The Tuesday Count: The new year kicks off with intense initiative activity Jan 03, 2012
2011
- Chutich and Rodenberg appointed to Minnesota Court of Appeals Dec 29, 2011
- Ferrara confirmed to Massachusetts Superior Court Dec 29, 2011
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 12/7/2011 Dec 07, 2011
- Deadline to turn in validated signatures arrives for MA initiatives (Updated) Dec 07, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: Two governors, two separate tax increase proposals Dec 06, 2011
- Four Massachusetts initiatives still alive for ballot access Dec 05, 2011
- The Tuesday Count: State's voters to decide on tax increase in the newest addition to 2012 count Nov 29, 2011
- Drunk driving case reaches Massachusetts Supreme Court Nov 25, 2011
- First of many Massachusetts petition drive deadlines arrives for initiatives (Updated) Nov 23, 2011
- New Salem courthouse sheds some light on judicial matters Nov 14, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Governor kicks redistricting chair off commission Nov 04, 2011
- Judge Wolf declares killer's death sentence unfair, grants new trial Oct 29, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Another week, another special session leads to a completed map Oct 21, 2011
- Green Party candidates make good showing in Tuesday's special elections Oct 19, 2011
- Massachusetts state Senator resigns, 2012 special election planned Oct 14, 2011
- Smile! U.S. District Court in Massachusetts to allow video cameras Oct 13, 2011
- Justice delayed in Massachusetts Sep 28, 2011
- Parties swap seats in Tuesday's special elections Sep 21, 2011
- Massachusetts judicial system to overhaul hiring practices Sep 09, 2011
- Almost three-fourths of filed initiatives cleared for circulation in Massachusetts Sep 08, 2011
- First Circuit rules that videotaping police officers protected under First Amendment Aug 31, 2011
- Brunelle, Orrall win primaries for 12th Bristol seat Aug 30, 2011
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 8/17/2011 Aug 17, 2011
- Five candidates running in upcoming Massachusetts primary for open state house seat Aug 15, 2011
- Agnes nominated to Massachusetts Appeals Court Aug 11, 2011
- State Legislative Tracker:Minnesota shutdown ends, Massachusetts transportation costs likely to rise Jul 25, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: The news in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Missouri Jul 21, 2011
- A dozen Massachusetts courts may close Jul 13, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: No southern hospitality in the South Carolina Senate Jul 01, 2011
- As redistricting hearings continue, a push for more minority districts Jun 30, 2011
- New Interim Executive Director of the Massachusetts Supreme Court appointed Jun 30, 2011
- Counting the Massachusetts state legislative committees Jun 15, 2011
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 6/8/2011 Jun 08, 2011
- Budgeting process in Massachusetts reaches final stages May 30, 2011
- Hampshire probate judge retires at 70 May 27, 2011
- Massachusetts court experiments with blogging, Twitter and Facebook May 26, 2011
- Tie broken and three vacancies filled in Tuesday's special elections May 11, 2011
- Ballot Law Update: Several Legal Developments in 8th Circuit May 09, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: This week in the east May 05, 2011
- Supreme Weekly: Politics, budget and a nomination Apr 28, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: New maps sent to McDonnell in Virginia while controversy continues in Colorado Apr 28, 2011
- Two new judges appointed to Massachusetts courts Apr 27, 2011
- Ballot Law Update: Court decisions shape initiative and referendum Apr 25, 2011
- Barbara Lenk nominated to Massachusetts Supreme Court Apr 14, 2011
- Ballot Law Update: States propose 201 laws affecting initiative and referendum Apr 11, 2011
- District Judge Packard passes away at the age of 62 Mar 26, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Final local census figures delivered as states dive into data Mar 25, 2011
- Massachusetts bill would more than double initiative signature requirements Mar 24, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Maps look destined for court system in Mississippi as Senate and House reach stalemate (again) Mar 18, 2011
- Independent redistricting commission officially dead in Massachusetts as legislature appoints joint legislative committee Mar 15, 2011
- Massachusetts and New Hampshire take over backlog of Rhode Island cases Mar 14, 2011
- Massachusetts House to vote on redistricting committee bill Feb 28, 2011
- Judge Gertner to retire from federal court in Massachusetts Feb 26, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Push for redistricting commissions increases among minority parties Feb 11, 2011
- 2011 bill filing deadlines: New Hampshire has latest date Feb 04, 2011
- It may be 2011, but two 2010 state legislative races remain undecided Feb 03, 2011
- Justice Cowin to retire from Masschusett's Supreme Judicial Court Feb 01, 2011
- Redistricting Roundup: Even as full census data has yet to be released, already 4 states have lawsuits Jan 28, 2011
- Massachusetts Senate rejects implementation of independent redistricting commission Jan 27, 2011
- Governors in the news: state executives battle with lawsuits and their own legislatures Jan 22, 2011
- Governors in the news: coast to coast, it's been a rough week for state executives Jan 16, 2011
- Governors in the news: across the nation, governors are targeting red ink Jan 10, 2011
- Governors in the news: 2011 begins with state executives flexing their muscles in many ways Jan 02, 2011
2010
- 2010: year of the independents May 23, 2019
- Votes cast for governor change signature requirements in 12 states Dec 30, 2010
- States to begin legislative sessions in 2011 Dec 29, 2010
- Massachusetts voters ring in new year with no alcohol tax Dec 29, 2010
- Chief Justice Roderick Ireland sworn in Dec 28, 2010
- U.S. Census Bureau announces official figures for 2011 reapportionment Dec 21, 2010
- Despite party control over redistricting, Massachusetts governor promotes depoliticizing process Dec 15, 2010
- Change is on the way for Massachusetts legislative leadership Nov 30, 2010
- Democrats gain seats in seven state legislative chambers Nov 11, 2010
- Roderick Ireland nominated for chief of Massachusetts' highest court Nov 05, 2010
- Two measures fail, one passes in Massachusetts Nov 03, 2010
- Republican Party projected to pick up 6 state Attorney General seats on November 2 Oct 24, 2010
- Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Northeast ballot measures Oct 21, 2010
- Judge Healy retires from District Court Oct 18, 2010
- Massachusetts to have advisory marijuana measures in selected municipalties on the November ballot Oct 08, 2010
- Bay State Independent candidate sues former staffers Oct 07, 2010
- Carhart confirmed to Massachusetts Appeals Court Oct 07, 2010
- Ballotpedia AG Race Tracker - Toss-ups down to 3, GOP likely to pick up AZ, GA, KS, and OH Oct 01, 2010
- One MA House incumbent loses in primary Sep 17, 2010
- Gubernatorial primaries wind down, with big implications for November Sep 15, 2010
- Final day of multi-state primaries awaits voters in 7 states and DC Sep 14, 2010
- U.S. Defense Department deny four states waiver from military ballot law Aug 28, 2010
- Massachusetts House incumbents dominate ballot Aug 11, 2010
- Massachusetts senate incumbents dominate ballot Aug 11, 2010
- Massachusetts Lawmakers end session without passing initiative legislation Aug 06, 2010
- Chief Justice Marshall to retire from Massachusetts high court Jul 21, 2010
- Democratic majorities in state senates at greater risk than Republican majorities, analyst says Jul 16, 2010
- Massachusetts Biomass proposal happily pulled off ballot by supporters Jul 09, 2010
- Final Massachusetts initiative filing deadline arrives Jul 07, 2010
- Signatures filed in Massachusetts, but more hurdles on the way Jun 29, 2010
- Four Massachusetts initiatives collecting additional signatures Jun 08, 2010
- Poll shows slim margin of approval for Massachusetts tax questions May 26, 2010
- Massachusetts Probation Commissioner receives suspension May 26, 2010
- Connly nominated to Northampton District Court May 24, 2010
- Massachusetts Legislature rejects initiative, more signatures now needed for ballot May 11, 2010
- Obama makes three federal court nominations Apr 29, 2010
- Massachusetts Supreme Court rules on the firing of police lab chemist Apr 05, 2010
- Sides forming for Massachusetts sales tax question Mar 31, 2010
- Massachusetts court overturns child predator conviction Feb 09, 2010
- Reporters not covered by petition protection laws Feb 02, 2010
- Libertarian Candidate Joe Kennedy chimes in on Massachusetts Senate election Jan 29, 2010
- Massachusetts Supreme Court hands developer victory over town Jan 22, 2010
2009
- Dog racing in New England meets finish line as ban takes effect Dec 30, 2009
- Five questions most likely to appear on Massachusetts 2010 ballot Dec 03, 2009
- Massachusetts dog track betting not gone--yet Nov 19, 2009
- Massachusetts statewide sales tax measure gaining momentum Nov 19, 2009
- Dog track to close in Massachusetts because of measure Nov 11, 2009
- Massachusetts group circulating petition for IRV issue Sep 29, 2009
- Poker Players Alliance moves forward with its efforts Sep 23, 2009
- Revere birth control measure clears obstacle Sep 18, 2009
- Massachusetts Attorney General reviews 30 initiative petitions Sep 14, 2009
- Contraceptive issue dominates Labor Day in Massachusetts city Sep 08, 2009
- Ballot activist groups in Massachusetts file 30 initiatives by deadline Aug 15, 2009
- Opponents of Massachusetts 40B get ready for 2010 Aug 09, 2009
- Massachusetts liquor retailers consider tax exemption initiative Aug 02, 2009
- Massachusetts invalidates contracts requiring arbitration Jul 13, 2009
- Massachusetts lawmakers consider amending petition policies Jul 02, 2009
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