The Ballotpedia News Update, 2011 archive
From Ballotpedia
January
- Kansas House passes health care amendment, Senate vote uncertain
- New Mexico state courts hit hard with budget crunch
- New Jersey Courts embrace you tube in search for court volunteers
- Jury selection process in Anchorage finalized for Waterman trial
- Federal Judge declares Mandatory Health Insurance Provision unconstitutional
- Leslie M. Williams appointed as permanent member of the Commission on Judicial Selection
- Delaware Governor unveils proposed budget for FY 2012
- Federal judge rules health care reform unconstitutional
- Ohio to fill seven post-election vacancies
- Governors in the news: threatening messages aimed at Christine Gregoire land a man in jail
- Alaska senator seeks to overturn 2006 session length measure
- Florida Judge expected to rule in critical health care reform case
- Obama nominates six for district judge positions and one appellate judge
- Only one women left on bench after the retirement of Stephanie E. Joannides
- North Carolina 2011-2012 legislative session gets under way
- New Jersey Redistricting Commission holds first hearings
- Montana Senator tries to increase signature requirements
- Longtime District Judge John P. Davis dies
- Replacement commissioner named in California
- Texas fears partisanship in Obama's DOJ could affect redistricting
- Arkansas AG proposes law against unscrupulous sports agents
- Four Washington cities look to vote on Red Light cameras
- California court blocks legislators from writing ballot measure titles
- Four state Attorneys General draw battle lines in secret ballot lawsuit
- Redistricting Roundup: Even as full census data has yet to be released, already 4 states have lawsuits
- Two U.S. House reps plan to introduce redistricting legislation
- Governors in the news: Martinez, O'Malley, and Quinn have their own styles with legislators
- Nine nominees for Iowa Supreme Court sent to Governor Branstad
- Utah may get an official state firearm
- Governor Abercrombie's inability to release Obama's birth certificate causes Hawaiian legislators to step in
- South Carolina groups looking to change local referendum laws
- Connecticut SOS unsure about ballot reform
- Massachusetts Senate rejects implementation of independent redistricting commission
- Supreme Weekly: State of the Judiciary addresses and a new nominee in Hawaii
- Maine SOS calls for elimination of numerous regulations
- Newly chastened, Omaha's Mayor vows to get back to work
- Maine joins multi-state suit against health care reform
- Wyoming same-sex amendment inches towards the 2012 ballot
- NBC News hires former Pennsylvania Governor
- Minnesota GOP files lawsuit on redistricting
- Obama's federal judicial pick for the Western District of Wisconsin gets nominated a third time
- Florida governor halts redistricting amendments
- Court of Appeals Judge Bressler (reluctantly) retires
- Judge Hill to retire from federal bankruptcy court in North Dakota
- Sabrina McKenna nominated to Hawaii Supreme Court
- Citizen rights group examines the consequences of a Colorado initiative bill passed in 2009
- Three new judges join the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Central California
- Newest numbers in Omaha's recall election mean Suttle holds his job
- BREAKING: First results are in for Omaha mayoral recall election
- Will Omaha give the Mayor his walking papers
- Nebraska Senator introduces a bill allowing electronic signatures for recall and initiative petitions
- The Tuesday Count remains steady as Maine's deadlines come and go
- Sanford funding veto ruled unconstitutional
- Joe Biden reports for jury duty in Delaware
- Georgia accused of failing to offer voter registration to public assistance clients
- Missouri Secretary of State approves initiative reform petition for circulation
- Oklahoma Ethics Commission wants state campaign finance laws changed
- Nevada judge allows lawsuit against a ballot question to move forward
- Oklahoma SQ 748 challenged in state high court
- Ruling expected on Arizona trash issue
- Florida House joins challenge to strike congressional redistricting amendment
- Sherene Dillon appointed to Utah's Second District Court
- North Dakota lawmakers advance measure to remove poll tax and 'paupers, idiots'
- N.J. citizens group asks judge to block ruling against a spending initiative
- Washington State lawmaker proposes new requirements to the initiative process
- Governors in the news: California authorities are still trying to ID the vandal who threatened Jerry Brown
- Two special election candidates avert run-offs in Louisiana
- Cost of living and conflict of interest in Colorado
- Hawaii State Senate bans daily prayer
- College student stabs man he believed was Missouri Governor
- Analysis shows an increasing number of mayors targeted for recall
- Paul Farrell appointed to vacancy on Cabell County Circuit Court
- Bailey appointed to newly-created 431st District Court
- Governors in the news: state executives battle with lawsuits and their own legislatures
- Federal bankruptcy Judge Paine retires
- Colorado lawmaker presses for more information on statewide ballot measures
- U.S. Appeals Judge Tacha to assume senior status
- Rhode Island's 2010 GOP gubernatorial nominee is likely to try again
- Local officials in Oregon slapped with fines for violating election laws
- Only one Idaho initiative so far proposed for 2012
- Oregon representative files legislation to repeal Measures 66 & 67
- New York tax and spending measures clear the Senate in Round 1
- Majority of New Yorkers have no opinion on new AG
- Time runs out in Maine as two initiative efforts file signatures
- With little time left, two of five Maine initiatives have signatures filed
- Supreme Weekly: Budget cuts and a quick switch
- Governors in the news: Florida's Scott holds off on changing a policy while Rick Snyder charges ahead in Michigan
- Patrick Hayes sworn in to Rio Grand County Court
- Second attempt at Kansas health care amendment to be made
- Magistrate Leavitt to leave the federal court
- Big changes proposed for New Hampshire court system
- Petition drive deadline arrives in Maine for 2011 ballot
- Ohio county Juvenile Court race still undecided
- Process underway to select judge to succeed Caplinger in Kansas
- Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stops district court's death penalty hearing
- Uncertainty awaits in Iowa's redistricting process
- Kittleman steps down as senate minority leader
- Alabama Governor's Inaugural address courts controversy and sparks debate's over religion
- U.S. Rep. Donnelly says redistricting may affect 2012 plans
- Governors in the news: state executives are reaching out to fellow lawmakers to achieve their agendas
- Whitver wins special election for District 35
- GOP junior congressmen in New Jersey at risk during redistricting
- Hearings to be held for Connecticut judges with terms expiring in 2012
- Illinois Senate President Cullerton fires back at Wis. Governor on national television
- Justice Gilbertson presents South Dakota's State of the Judiciary
- Commission recommends ways to cut New Hampshire judicial budget
- West Virginia Supreme Court rules that special election must be held in 2011 to fill governorship
- Candidates have until January 25 to file in Kentucky
- Voter ID proposed in Colorado as Senate Bill 018
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count plateaus at 4 certified measures
- Public funding puts a new spin on Wisconsin Supreme Court elections
- County Judge Young retires after 26 years on the bench
- Maine slot facility initiative effort only group with signatures filed as deadline looms
- Mississippi House passes eminent domain bill; could take initiative off ballot
- Minnesota SOS will lead National Association of Secretaries of State
- Virginia's redistricting process begins in full force
- Wyoming health care debate resurfaces for 2012 ballot
- Feds challenge secret ballot measures in four states
- Governor Christie nominates ten judges for New Jersey courts
- New Jersey Governor shoots down idea of presidential run
- Judge Lewis joins the 13th Judicial District
- Judge Field takes office on the 8th District Court
- New judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi sworn in
- Governors in the news: coast to coast, it's been a rough week for state executives
- Outgoing Pennsylvania Governors calls for changes to state's death penalty
- Oregon Representative files bill to create an elected lieutenant governor
- Oklahoma joins a multistate agreement with Facebook
- New Hampshire House Republicans will avoid discussing gay marriage in 2011
- Louisiana and the U.S. Government trade barbs over the response to the 2010 BP Oil Spill
- Michigan Republicans share in strong national gains
- As early voting in Suttle recall continues, DA Klein asks for investigation into voter fraud
- Judge Bridges to retire from the Chelan Superior Court
- Georgia AG set to enter health care reform battle
- NY State Supreme Court rules in favor of local initiative circuilators
- Alabama senate, house elect leaders and prepare for session
- Arizona lawmaker proposes new circulator requirements
- Three new Nassau County judges take office
- Rhode Island Governor calls for advertisers to "shut down" talk radio hosts
- Judge named for Arizona shooting case
- Judge Olvera appointed Presiding Judge
- Lyons resigns from Alabama Supreme Court, Main joins
- South Dakota Republicans share in strong national gains
- Special election scheduled for Maine District 11 seat
- Obama resubmits 42 judicial nominations to the U.S. Senate
- Washington lawmakers proposing tighter campaign finance laws
- Outspoken Maine Governor draws ire of NAACP
- Judge Placey seeks seat on Common Pleas Court
- Recall vote date set for Miami-Dade Mayor
- Federal court upholds Washington "Top 2" primary
- Magisterial District Judge Carter sets retirement for 2012
- Two Monroe County judges announce retirement
- Judge Haven retires after 20 years on the District Court bench
- Schumacher takes office
- Tennessee Speaker of the House replaces most subcommittees
- Hercules mayor resigns as recall effort intensifies
- Utah representative removed from office
- Noma appointed to Oklahoma Supreme Court
- Steven Taylor: Oklahoma's new chief justice
- Dennis Morris becomes district judge
- Kansas requests to join 20-plus State AG suit against health care reform
- Slow redistricting effort may delay 2012 OH Presidential Primary
- Ohio GOP names 3 members to redistricting committee
- Delaware General Assembly begins 146th session
- Supreme Weekly: Vacancies in January 2011
- Missouri House urges State AG to join health care fight
- A look back at the 2010 state legislative elections
- This year, three Hawaiian judges have terms expiring
- U.S. Rep. Kucinich target of Ohio redistricting
- Nebraska Supreme Court justice recommended for nomination to U.S. District Court judge
- Supreme Weekly: Looking at the 2010 state Supreme Court elections
- Despite GOP controls over Indiana redistricting, citizens group will watchdog process
- Judge Bunch retires
- As new legislative session begins, Illinois Democrats poised to control redistricting
- Sixty-one apply to serve on Iowa's high court
- Judge Wagner relinquishes seat to Dankof
- Judge Dlott's ruling throws new twist in undecided judicial race
- Chester County Commissioner named Pennsylvania SOS
- Virginia GOP lawmakers consider secret ballot measure
- Minnesota GOP lawmakers considering Right-To-Work measure
- North Dakota lawmakers seek to reserve funds for annual student scholarships
- Florida health care measure gains steam in the Senate
- On last day of lame duck session, Illinois lawmakers raise income tax 67%
- Republicans retain seats in January 11 special elections
- Alaska Attorney General rejects proposed abortion initiative (UPDATED)
- Martinez confirmed to U.S. District Court in Colorado
- Judge Bozonelis announces resignation
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count remains rock solid as proposals mount
- Virginia Governor forms redistricting panel
- New Vermont SOS sworn into office
- Republican Arkansas SOS names staff, takes oath of office
- NJ Democrats hammer out redistricting plan
- Mendoza calls for advisory question on immigration
- Brian Zahra appointed to Michigan Supreme Court
- Maryland lawmakers may consider recall
- Montana lawmakers may push back referendum deadlines
- New Hampshire lawmakers renew efforts to amend the state's education law
- Business group issues wish list for 2011 Kansas Legislative session
- Florida school districts face millions in class size fines
- Governors in the news: across the nation, governors are targeting red ink
- Kentucky Governor nominates new Secretary of State
- Washington SOS proposes bumping up primary election date
- Colorado lawmakers propose again to make it harder to qualify constitutional amendments
- Montana Legislature considering change to ballot measure introduction deadline
- Virginia Sheriffs angry over Governor's retirement contribution proposal
- Corrigan leaves Michigan high court for Department of Human Services
- Cost of administering Measures A and B much less than some predicted
- Federal judge John Roll shot and killed
- Moreno to leave California Supreme Court
- Tao named to 8th District Court in Nevada
- Baker becomes Supreme Court Justice
- Texas Speaker race starts 82nd session off with a bang
- Gov. Tomblin considers making Lt. Gov. electable position
- Missouri early voting initiative cleared for circulation
- Washington's first local election to be held February 8th
- Two months after elections, Connecticut Legislature has 9 vacancies to fill
- Since Prop 13 in 1978, Californians have approved 18 propositions about budget practices
- Illinois income taxes may be going up if lawmakers reach agreement
- Idaho legislator will miss portion of session
- Campaign for Colorado initiative fined for alleged finance violations
- Legislative Democrats in Wisconsin raise uproar on outside counsel used by GOP
- Republicans win two special election races
- Long-time Nevada Senator announces abrupt resignation
- Mississippi initiatives presented to Legislature
- Legislative leadership files lawsuit in Arizona over Redistricting nominees
- Indiana Secretary of State-elect ruled eligible for office
- Former Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tem named Secretary of State
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count kicks off the new year with a new measure certification
- 2011 legislative session gets under way in Mississippi
- Budgetary problems set to take center stage in North Carolina
- Property tax measure sneaks onto Alaska 2012 ballot
- Longest serving Pennsylvania legislator dies
- Constitution now bars newly elected Orphans Court judge from serving
- Justice Rivera-Soto will not seek renomination in 2011
- Litkovitz takes office as federal magistrate in Ohio
- Thigpen reappointed to North Carolina Court of Appeals
- Healthcare Compact wants states, not feds, to handle health care
- Immigration debate begins to heat up in Kentucky
- Republican Governors Association will be headed by former campaign manager to Virginia's Bob McDonnell
- Hawaii Governor nominates new State Attorney General
- Minnesota and Wisconsin share a border but, after today, they won't share a policy on implementing healthcare reform
- Census Bureau's work is done, but some critics take aim at Congressional refusal to grow
- New Year brings gubernatorial inaugurations
- Governors in the news: 2011 begins with state executives flexing their muscles in many ways
- McGrath and Pfeiffer to retire from Ohio courts
- Michael Douglas new Chief Justice in Nevada
February
- Nader's lawsuit may now move to the US Supreme Court
- Retired Supreme Court justice dies at 69
- Bill to raise judge's pay receives criticism
- Municipal court judge sues city over pay cut
- Texas Chief Justice delivers State of Judiciary Address as a call to action
- District Judge Robert Carolan retires, leaves for Kosovo
- Judge's ruling reversed because of ties to hospital
- Can Pennsylvania afford to go it without a lieutenant governor
- Lengthy judicial selection process keeps Judge Thomas Marshall on court
- Two key education bills pass the Idaho Senate; the House and Governor await
- State Supreme Court Justice will not recuse herself from case
- 8 magistrate judge posts cut by state Supreme Court
- North Dakota Representatives asserts itself over NCAA in battle of school nicknames.
- Ohio Republicans to modify Senate Bill 5
- Massachusetts House to vote on redistricting committee bill
- Sex abuse conviction overturned by state Supreme Court
- Colorado's Wasserman sentences man to life in prison
- North Dakota legislative referrals center around education, taxes and health care
- Former workers' compensation director asking state Supreme Court to throw out felony conviction
- Florida Senators prepare to review "Smart Cap" revenue amendment
- Way cleared for newest Oklahoma Supreme Court justice to take the bench
- Arkansas jury awards three life sentences
- Indiana Court of Appeals rules man did not prove intoxication
- Missouri lawmakers consider repeal of minimum wage measure
- Dawes County Court ordered to vacate conviction
- Appeal of death row inmate denied
- No pay raises for Mississippi judges
- Justice Thomas: All ears for five years
- Amy Krause sworn in as Michigan Court of Appeals judge
- Judge Gertner to retire from federal court in Massachusetts
- Redistricting Roundup: Some states explore altering total number of legislators
- No pay raises for Louisiana judges this year
- Vermont Judges Criticized in Review Process
- Idaho Supreme Court one of 3 in country without a woman on the bench
- Kansas House approves changes to judicial appointment process
- Kansas State Representative to introduce right to life measure
- Supreme Weekly: Five appointments in twenty-four hours
- New Mexico Supreme Court to require I.D. to view court records
- NJ State Senate passes resolution seeking the resignation of Supreme Court Justice Rivera-Soto
- Oklahoma House committee approves property tax proposals
- NY Chief Justice Lippman delivers State of the Judiciary message
- Justice Holland re-nominated to Supreme Court
- Delaware bill to legalize civil unions expected in March
- NC Governor vetos Balanced Budget Act, Senators file new plan
- Eighteen of twenty-six Michigan measures get approved
- Arkansas Attorney General rejects severance tax initiative
- Ten special elections decided Tuesday
- North Carolina voters polled about judicial campaign contributions
- Senior Ninth Circuit Court judge passes away
- The Tuesday Count gets a push from Maine and Wyoming
- Carnahan approves initiatives relating to income and sales taxes for circulation
- NH Governor's budget allocates e-court startup funding
- Nancy Hammond to retire from court in Fayette County
- State Rep. Kriseman introduces bill to allow recall in Florida
- Proposed statute in Colorado aims to regulate initiative sponsors
- More introduces bill to make Montana's judicial elections partisan
- Brock Hornby tosses two counts in federal lawsuit against GMAC's foreclosure practices
- Simpson sentences woman to 7 years in Pitino extortion case
- Ameren fighting court ruling to roll back rates
- Special election victory in Louisiana gives GOP majority
- West Virginia senate committee members exempt themselves from new ethics bill
- Burlington mayor advocates for local tax increase
- Officials take steps to avoid ballot box confusion, recounts
- Bill would make Montana's judicial elections partisan
- U.S. Senate confirms Edward Davila to federal court
- Redistricting Roundup: Redistricting affects more than Congressional and state legislative districts
- Chief Justice Hunstein delivers State of the Judiciary
- 14 Democratic senators flee Wisconsin, union protests escalate
- Two new nominations announced by Obama for federal judgeships
- Providence Justice Done After 19 years on Bench
- New York Gov. Cuomo unveils redistricting reform legislation
- Arizona Legislature considers bill to make 2006 immigration measure retroactive
- Sabrina McKenna confirmed to Hawaii Supreme Court
- Governor Bentley appoints three judges
- Five vacancies filled in Tuesday's special elections
- Four new judges selected in South Carolina
- Judge Philip Pallenberg sets trial date for man accused of beating 2-year-old girl
- Rhode Island's medical marijuana law could face substantial amendments
- Wisconsin local election sees most measures approved
- Bill to expand size of high court dies in Arizona
- Burton Conner appointed to Florida's appellate court
- Oregon lawmakers seek to make the school superintendent into a gubernatorial appointment
- Robert Wilt joins Illinois 17th Judicial Circuit
- Wyoming health care amendment one step closer to the ballot
- New Hampshire's proposed e-court system comes up against Governor Lynch's lean budget
- Marriage amendment clears the Indiana House of Representatives
- Justice Graves confirmed to 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
- Senate approves of write-in ballot bill
- Photo ID voter requirement approved by Tennessee Senate
- Redistricting bill introduced in New Mexico
- The Tuesday Count: a slew of proposals but no certifications
- Michigan casino amendment resurfaces for upcoming ballot
- New Natrona County district judge sworn in
- North Dakota ballot measure proposals continue to stack up for the 2012 ballot
- Colorado proposal to make initiative process harder clears a hurdle
- Judicial Vacancy Posted for Fillmore Court
- Recommendation for judge's removal made by state Judicial Qualifications Commission
- MD same sex marriage bill one vote away from House
- Judicial Nominating Commission considers changes to judicial applications
- Two Hawaii bills call for changes to state special elections
- 14 candidates file for West Virginia governor's seat
- North Dakota Supreme Court adopts federal rules changes in counting time
- Kansas Tax Court nominees approved by Senate committee
- Four candidates apply to replace former judge William D. Young
- Oklahoma sees at least 77 proposed ballot measures filed in legislature
- Watson wins in special election recount
- Wisconsin primary kicks off election season tomorrow
- Indiana woman sentenced to three years for improper tax returns
- New Hampshire House Speaker says approval of court overhall unlikely
- Delaware Senate considers medical marijuana
- North Carolina legislature passes Balanced Budget Act
- Baton Rouge court ruling enforces fees on criminal defendants
- New judge takes office in Jackson County
- Judge Cagle retires from Kansas City Housing Court
- Georgia Senators revive trauma care funding amendment for 2012
- Washington, Missouri & Ohio February election most levies approved
- Redistricting Roundup: Push for redistricting commissions increases among minority parties
- Governor proposes 30% cut in Connecticut state agencies
- Martinez now a member of Colorado federal court
- Candidates named for vacancies on Maricopa Superior Court
- Salone appointed to Illinois Appellate Court
- Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye addresses Sacramento area legal community
- Senate confirms three nominations to the Federal Judiciary
- Colorado House approves bill to change initiated constitutional amendment process
- Controversy arises over candidate Waterman's campaign contributions to the Governor
- Supreme Weekly: This week's news from Virginia, Missouri and Hawaii
- Charles Kahn nominated for federal magistrate position in Florida
- Virginia Supreme Court justice Leroy Hassell dies
- California initiative to require parental notification before abortion cleared for circulation
- Father seeks to collect $325,000 from former state trooper
- Nebraska could repeal its Electoral Voting law
- Mergers & Education test Governor Bobby Jindal's Mettle
- Janet Peckinpaugh picks up Foley's endorsement in February 22 special election
- Maryland Delegate forms Tea Party Caucus
- Clemmer says 35% of lottery proceeds should go to scholarships, proposes amendment
- Florida offshore drilling ban proposal trying for a comeback
- The Tuesday Count: 2011 certified total aching to increase with newly proposed measures
- Governors in the news: This ain't a job for the thin skinned
- An Arizona legislative bill is dead over conflicts with the TSA's agenda
- Right to hunt and fish being discussed in Kentucky
- Judge Carey rejects motion to acquit in Waterman Case
- Former Pennsylvania Common Pleas judge goes on trial for receiving kickbacks while on the bench
- Maine initiative sent to legislature; second initiative awaiting verification
- Colorado income tax initiative filed - six different times
- New Circuit Judge appointed in St. Louis County
- Justice Roland Cole rejects insanity defense in decapitation murder case
- Brian Shockley becomes newest Worcester County Judge
- Judge Murphy announces retirement from the Maryland Court of Appeals
- Circuit Judge Daniel Ballou faces misconduct charges
- Electoral college votes measure approved for circulation
- Virginia Attorney General Urges Supreme Court to Hear Health Care Challenge
- Obama nominates two for federal district judge positions
- Vermont Supreme Court Upholds Verdict in Student Death
- 2011 bill filing deadlines: New Hampshire has latest date
- Nevada judge declines to block sports arena initiative
- Redistricting Roundup: Let the games begin, as census delivers first round of local population data
- Florida governor sued for barring redistricting amendments
- Gov. Abercrombie reluctant to release names of candidates
- U.S. Census Bureau delivers data to New Jersey and Virginia
- Michigan redistricting to reflect a state at a crossroads
- Louisiana Attorney General switches political party affiliation
- Ohio lawmakers to introduce health care amendment
- It may be 2011, but two 2010 state legislative races remain undecided
- The stage is set for Virginia's redistricting battle
- Indiana Senate plans public hearings on redistricting
- Gaming proposals resurface for Maryland's 2012 ballot
- Governors in the news: Republican executives are pursuing similar plans across the land
- Same sex marriage ban proposal passes Iowa House
- New Jersey could see legislative districts moving South
- Eure, Donatucci secure seats in Tuesday's special elections
- Nelson to retire from Montana Supreme Court
- South Carolina case headed to the Supreme Court
- Financial costs of the 2010 Alabama Supreme Court election
- Raises scheduled for Delaware judges
- Annual statements of interest filed in Arkansas
- The Tuesday Count: February begins with nearly double the number of proposed citizen initiatives
- Illinois Legislature cancels first full week of legislative activity due to weather
- Nebraska lawmakers consider local recall bill
- Colorado Blue Book bill passes State House
- Justice Cowin to retire from Masschusett's Supreme Judicial Court
- Four states to receive local census population data this week
March
- New state attorney general sworn in
- Judge M. Blane Michael passes away
- Budget concerns raised over judge's ruling
- Montana bill allowing new open-pit mining sites endorsed by the House of Representatives
- Bill to test children for lead poisoning passes Nebraska State Senate
- Filing deadline passes with 175 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution
- Confirmation hearing held for Judge Bernice Donald
- John McConnell approved by Senate Judiciary for federal bench
- Wyoming's 2011 session concludes
- No Senate action yet on Kansas health care measure
- Oregon Senators move closer to turning the state's highest education official into a gubernatorial appointee
- Vermont State Legislature's judicial retention committee says "no" to retaining judge with alleged courtroom demeanor issues
- Citizens sue Maine to force faster redistricting
- Supreme Weekly: Proposed changes to judicial selection
- Update: Secret ballot inititatives may face legal challenge
- 1,128 state employees in Connecticut earn more than Gov. Dan Malloy
- Tennessee Legislature passes bill which will alter tenure rules of teachers
- Hispanic Republicans settle into the Texas House
- Senior federal judge for Eastern District of Pennsylvania to step down
- Legal battle between Alabama lawmakers and public school teachers continues
- Alaska pipeline question making a comeback
- Change to be proposed in how judicial incumbents are listed on Idaho ballots
- Application period ends for vacant circuit court position
- NY State Courts to face $170 million budget cut
- NM Gov. appoints five to Judicial Standards Commission
- New Mexico population data shows biggest growth in 1st Congressional District
- Assistant U.S. attorney Nancy Torresen nominated to Maine's federal bench
- Hit with misconduct charges, Judge Russell Alred responds with federal lawsuit
- Change proposed in how judicial incumbents are listed on Idaho ballots
- Ohio House passes SB 5, collective bargaining bill
- Kentucky GOP gubernatorial primary heats up with first ad
- Borkowski sworn in as NJ Superior Court Judge
- Nevada sports arena measure may go one-on-one with another ballot proposal
- NH House to investigate marital master
- NC Governor formally proposes government restructuring plan
- Mississippi drug courts commended by House of Representatives
- Indiana Senate gives proposed marriage amendment the green light
- Delaware Senate leader investigated for possible conflict of interest
- Alcala appointed to Court of Criminal Appeals
- Indiana House Democrats return after 36 days
- The Tuesday Count: petition signatures submitted and lawsuits filed
- As Arizona mulls public funding measure, U.S. high court hears challenge on same issue
- Road and transit tax proposals may surface on Washington's 2012 ballot
- Arizona sets rules to nip problems surrounding medical marijuana in the bud
- Measure to elect Hawaii's attorney general shot down by House
- Judicial candidate endorsed by all law enforcement associations in Las Vegas
- Bill to change judicial selection process passes Senate
- Nebraska Supreme Court to hear firefighter contract dispute
- Wisconsin officials propose cutting Treasurer and Secretary of State positions
- Worker awarded workman's compensation for bear mauling
- State Supreme Court throws out appeal from convicted child-abuser
- Hearing date set for suspended District Judge accused of misconduct
- Petition signatures submitted for North Dakota property tax initiative
- Governor Perdue reappoints judges defeated in 2010 election
- Indiana Chief Justice says courts will stay away from legislative standoff
- Audit for District Court of Appeals shows court's financials in good shape
- Northwest Jesuit order agrees to pay $166.1 million to sex abuse victims
- District Judge Packard passes away at the age of 62
- Judge Tisdale to retire after 16 years on Maryland Circuit Court
- Dixon appointed new Kansas Judicial Administrator
- Anthony Tatti appointed to Florida's Fifth Circuit
- Arizona bill introduced to send legislative referendum to primary election
- Redistricting Roundup: Final local census figures delivered as states dive into data
- North Dakota petition signature threshold bumped for pending initiatives
- Tax for highways hits the road towards the Arkansas State Senate
- Robert Cook returns to Illinois Appellate Court
- Nominees for vacancy in Colorado's Twentieth District named
- Supreme Weekly: Tensions mounting in the states
- Massachusetts bill would more than double initiative signature requirements
- Governor Deal appoints Jefferson Municipal Court judge to State Court
- Child support case being heard by Supreme Court
- Vacancy announced on the DC Superior Court
- Associate Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court receives award
- Governor Kasich returns to previous method to appoint judges in Cuyahoga and Darke Counties
- Utah Courts to Expand Interpreter Services
- The Tuesday Count: sports arena question scores a spot on the 2012 ballot
- Three veto referenda could be possibility for Idaho ballot
- Efforts to repeal North Dakota's pharmacy ownership laws resurface for 2012
- Joseph L. Wildman appointed to ten-year term on Maui Circuit Court
- Candidates for Third District Court Vacancy now being selected
- 42 of 260 state court judges in Arkansas are women
- Rebecca White Berch supports probate court reform
- 16 vie for one vacant judgeship in Shelby County
- Washington liquor privatization may appear on the ballot for the second consecutive year
- Bills making initiative process harder to be heard by Nevada Senate committee
- Judge Keller Withdraws Request to be Retained
- New Hampshire House votes to end court role in education funding
- Nevada sports arena initiative cleared for ballot following rejection by lawmakers
- Redistricting Roundup: Maps look destined for court system in Mississippi as Senate and House reach stalemate (again)
- Diesel tax measure gains Arkansas House approval
- Sides form on Rhode Island same-sex marriage measure
- Oklahoma House sends tax proposal to Senate
- Schwank wins in PA special election
- Appeals court upholds conviction of fugitive
- Governor Kitzhaber declares emergency after tsunami damages ports
- Failed 2010 gubernatorial candidate may face campaign finance charges
- Local population figures released to New Mexico for redistricting
- Independent redistricting commission officially dead in Massachusetts as legislature appoints joint legislative committee
- The Tuesday Count: no certifications but proposals continue to add up
- New York Senate passes redistricting reform amendment
- Michigan groups protest Governor Snyder's proposed budget
- Filing deadline passes with fewer bills on the table in Texas
- Iowa collective bargaining bill passes House, on to Senate
- Cletus Maricle, former Clay County circuit judge, sentenced to 26 years for vote fraud
- Superior Court judge dismisses case against Clark College
- Nicole Cannon becomes first woman on 5th District bench in more than 4 decades
- 29 of 124 state court judges in Utah are women
- Judges Favor Restrictions Being Lifted
- Mistrial declared in high profile case
- Judicial Nominating Commission seeks applications for 5 open judgeships
- Former Fifth Circuit chief judge Charles Edward Clark dies
- Judge says no bail for actress arrested in drug bust
- New York Judiciary proposes $100 million in budget cuts
- NM Supreme Court asks retired judges to return to bench to help with caseload
- Massachusetts and New Hampshire take over backlog of Rhode Island cases
- NJ Gov. Christie withdraws nomination of Assemblyman Carroll
- NH Legislator's attempt to remove judge fails by committee vote
- Legislative Committee Cross-Examines Two Vermont Judges
- Two new presiding judges appointed for the Mississippi Court of Appeals
- Appeals judge nominated for State Justice Institute
- Cameras allowed in Minnesota courts during some civil hearings
- Chad Schmucker becomes Michigan state court administrator
- Retired state Supreme Court justice passes away
- In southwestern Connecticut, redistricting may favor Republicans in state legislative match-ups
- Karen Arnold-Burger sworn in as Kansas Appellate Court judge
- John Telleen appointed judge of Iowa District Seven
- South Carolina Governor creates Office of the Inspector General
- Missouri Senators move forward with efforts to amend voter-approved "puppy mill" measure
- Florida lawmakers approve health care amendment and put marijuana on the table
- Utah lawmakers pull the plug on electronic signatures for measures, candidates
- Proposed bill in New Jersey would delay signature filing deadline for 2011 elections
- Tick-tock: In California, budget negotiations over June 2011 tax hike vote drag on past deadline
- Redistricting Roundup: Mississippi mayhem as redistricting maps look destined for stalemate
- Supreme Weekly: News from Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida and Hawaii
- Two New York State legislators surrender on corruption charges
- Alabama House passes secret ballot amendment
- Lawmakers could make Rhode Island 27th initiative and referendum state
- Wisconsin Senate Republicans pass controversial union reforms without Democrats present
- March 8 elections in Florida, Arizona, Oregon and California see most measures approved
- Lawsuit fails to cash in on sports betting, rejected by U.S. District Court
- Montana Senate approves measure to hold legislative session annually
- Senate votes confirm three federal judges to posts in Illinois and California
- Four vacancies filled in Tuesday's special elections
- Mississippi House Democrats' redistricting bill is DOA with Senate Republicans
- The Tuesday Count: a pair of hunting measures boost 2012 total
- Healthcare, Sharia law issues hit Alabama legislative session
- Several state legislatures on the chopping block
- Arkansas appellate court rules on illegitimacy
- Montana negotiates $43 million settlement with Libby asbestos victims
- Illinois governor to sign redistricting bill aimed at protecting minorities, increasing transparency
- Florida's "patients' right to know" measure heads to the state's high court
- Mary Celeste to receive award from bar association
- Browning replaces McKenna as Senior Family Court Judge
- Hunting amendment snags place on 2012 ballot in Kentucky
- Watchdog group POE calls for disbarment of Clarence Thomas
- Susan Black to take on senior status
- Deployment of Greenwood police officer to Iraq leads to the dismissal of 13 criminal cases
- Judicial selection reform a priority in Arizona
- Judge reinstates roadless rule, protecting Tongass National Forest
- Mississippi's House passes redistricting map
- North Carolina legislators call for spending limits
- Maine state workers protest Governor's proposed budget reforms
- North Carolina's budget quandry
- Clarke County gets new district judge
- Opponents challenge Missouri income tax repeal summary and fiscal note
- Oklahoma Representative proposes measure similar to SQ 755
- Indiana judge sends message to those avoiding jury duty
- Chief Justice Toal Delivers SC State of the Judiciary Address
- Redistricting Roundup: New Jersey adds 11th commission member, Mississippi House introduces new map
- Indiana Democrats now fined $350 per day, no end in sight
- Wisconsin Senate Republicans find missing Democrats in contempt, threaten arrest
- Supreme Weekly: The week in transparency
- Obama nominates three to federal district court seats
- Florida commission screening applicants for First District
- McAdams retires from California Court of Appeal
- Espinosa nominated for Appellate Court
- Another federal judge upholds health care law
- Ohio Senate passes controversial SB 5, 17-16
- Three vacancies filled in Tuesday's special elections
- Washington signature privacy trial will be heard in September
- Kentucky hunting proposal faces Senate vote
- Judicial leaders seek security for Justice of the Peace courts
- SCOTUS rules that corporate information does fall within the FOIA exemption for personal privacy
- Ohio Supreme Court schedules new executions
- Illinois institutes mandatory evaluations for judges
- Final member chosen for Arizona redistricting commission
- The Tuesday Count: changes loom as legislators vote on proposed measures
- Maryland same-sex marriage opponents prepare referendum
- Georgia state spending measure clears the Senate
- Baja Arizona: The 51st state? Efforts begin for ballot access
- Four candidates apply to replace former judge William D. Young
April
- Supreme Court to hear "legislative cannibalism" case
- State court clerks allowed more freedom in court activity reporting
- Entire state Supreme Court recuses itself from case
- Governor signs new DUI bill into law
- Vermont State Senate passes legislation to put state on the path to single-payer health care
- Maine's high court clarifies tax rules for pilots
- UPDATE: Finalists selected to replace former Judge Baumgartner
- Eric Griego declares candidacy for Congress, will not run for re-election to state senate
- Work starts on new courthouse in Franklin County
- Idaho's high court rules that schools are not responsible for wrongful conduct of students
- Vermont Supreme Court Rules Ballots Public Record After 90 Days
- U.S. 5th Circuit Court upholds Louisiana court's adoption ruling
- New First Judicial Circuit judge appointed
- Two weeks to go before the Kentucky primary
- Mississippi judge suspended
- Manufacturers allowed to appeal planned wind farm
- Three vacancies to come in Lane County
- Early voting begins in West Virginia's primary
- Michigan Attorney General contests District Judge's term dates
- Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon signs "puppy mill" revisions
- Texas House redistricting likely to end in court
- Debate continues on Connecticut's budget proposal
- Opponents launch Maryland petition drive to repeal in-state tuition for illegal immigrants
- NY courts begin to feel effects of budget cuts
- Connecticut Judicial Branch hiring magistrates
- Legislators in North Carolina try to ban "foreign law" in courts
- Arizona voters will vote on changes to judicial selection
- Former senator accused of accepting bribe appeals ruling
- State corporate farming law challenged
- Kansas Right to Life Amendment among at least eight proposed similar measures for 2012
- Clark County Circuit Court becomes latest switch to new system
- Supreme Weekly: Politics, budget and a nomination
- Oklahoma voters to decide on affirmative action ban in 2012
- NJ Surpeme Court blocks destruction of police notes
- Redistricting Roundup: New maps sent to McDonnell in Virginia while controversy continues in Colorado
- NH Supreme Court upholds delayed murder conviction
- Circumcision ban supporters file over 12,000 qualifying signatures in San Francisco
- Two new judges appointed to Massachusetts courts
- Washington April election show majority failed
- Judge Boone announces indefinite leave of absence
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 4/27/2011
- David Bruns appointed to Kansas Court of Appeals
- Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends Four Candidates to Governor Dayton
- Oklahoma moves to finish redistricting ahead of schedule
- The Tuesday Count: five state measures move forward to ballots for 2012
- Wisconsin to hold three special elections
- NLRB targets Arizona and South Dakota in secret ballot lawsuit
- Nominees announced for Georgia Superior Court vacancy
- Hawaii Supreme Court will select member of Reapportionment Commission
- Ballot Law Update: Court decisions shape initiative and referendum
- Iowa Governor signs bill dealing with judicial appointments into law
- California Legislature commends African-American justices
- Governor Scott appoints judge to Fourteenth Circuit Court
- Residents Call for Removal of Third District Judge
- Petition signatures submitted for North Dakota religious freedom measure
- Same-Sex Partnership Dismissed by Montana Judge
- Mountain View Murder Trial begins
- Medical marijuana measure circulating in Idaho
- Redistricting Roundup: Citizen activist organizations work to reform redistricting
- Racketeering judge exposed in Texas
- Supreme Weekly: Elections past and future
- Indiana chambers pass redistricting legislation
- Oklahoma gets in on ballot measure action; certifies property tax proposal
- Eighth District judge can retire or face removal proceedings
- Kloppenburg seeks statewide recount
- Fourth time's the charm
- District of Columbia appellate judge to retire
- 12 Attorneys suspended in South Carolina
- New poll shows support for Arizona Clean Elections law
- Circulation approved for Arkansas medical marijuana question after multiple rejections
- Death sentence recommended for taxi driver
- Action pending against Florida appellate judges
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 4/20/2011
- Assault charge dropped against part-time judge
- Louisiana legislator sponsors bill to create an independent redistricting commission
- The Tuesday Count: measures certified, approved and repealed
- Abortion amendment one step closer to Tennessee ballot
- Missouri "puppy mill" compromise offered for consideration
- Branstad signs Iowa redistricting plans
- Alabama circuits not keen on Friday closings
- House Speaker's list highlights politics in merit selection
- Black bear hunting ban could be repealed by Colorado lawmakers
- McDonnell vetoes Virginia state redistricting plan
- Judges in Indiana county await changes to judicial selection method
- Applicants sought for Denver Probate Court
- Court of Appeals Judge Theodore Carlson passes away at the age of 72
- Columbia attorney fills vacancy on 13th Circuit
- Lawmakers in nine state form caucus to battle TSA rules
- Supreme Court orders school district to disclose teachers' salaries
- Planned budget cuts in Oregon run afoul of the federal government
- Family Court Judge announced to fill vacancy in Morgan, Hampshire and Mineral counties
- Tennessee House approves photo ID requirement for voting
- Incumbent emerges as winner in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
- Superior Court judge to step down
- Eight apply to fill former judge's seat
- Convicted Stepdad Denied Bid for Fourth Trial
- Republican governor uses veto in battle with Democratic legislature in New Mexico
- Alabama legislature looks to increase income tax deduction for businesses
- Final days to register for KY gubernatorial primary see divorce, endorsements, and tax records
- Vacancy in First Judicial Circuit filled by governor's appointment
- Kansas school finance amendment considered in House
- Response proposal to Nevada arena initiative advances to Senate
- No pending Vermont legislative referrals for 2011 or 2012
- Delaware Senate votes to open redistricting process to the public
- Arguments on Letter in Allgier Case Heard by Utah Supreme Court
- Public funding ban measure lands on Arizona 2012 ballot
- Redistricting Roundup: Virginia legislature sends maps to governor's desk, inching closer to an on-time completion of the process
- When Montana's Governor vetoes a bill, it leaves a mark
- New Hampshire flirts with Right-to-Work
- State control of city's finances declared constitutional
- Three to run for Snyder County Magisterial seat
- U.S. District Judge Lyonel Senter retires from senior status
- Patricia Milun appointed to Minnesota Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals
- Marion County Circuit judge retiring
- Iowa Legislature passes redistricting plan
- Financial discrepancies discovered in Michigan district court, judge placed on leave
- Oklahoma judges respond to highest female incarceration rate
- Supreme Weekly: Checking in with Alabama, Connecticut, Florida and Arkansas
- Hearing date set on proposed changes to the North Dakota Code of Judicial Conduct
- As Virginia congressional map advances, backlash over state plan continues
- Lawmakers send revisions to Missouri's "puppy mill" measure to the governor's desk
- NM Supreme Court to rule on public records case
- Montana Governor vetoes repeal of 2004 medical marijuana measure
- NH Federal court rejects health care lawsuit
- Barbara Lenk nominated to Massachusetts Supreme Court
- Rhode Island Governor Issues Letter of Marque
- Wisconsin, Illinois & Missouri April 5 election results posted
- Three vacant seats filled in Tuesday's special elections
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 4/13/2011
- Indiana forms group to assess civic engagement
- Colorado lawyers lauded for pro bono work
- Attorney, disbarred from Maine's state courts, won't be practicing in its federal courts, either
- Federal judge rules that Kentucky can restrict speech of attorneys
- Idaho Supreme Court to decide on Canyon County open records case
- Judge Leasure announces retirement from Howard County court
- In Louisiana, it's a redistricting map!...sort of...
- Kansas Supreme Court to hear a case outside of Topeka for the first time
- The Tuesday Count: days for legislative sessions are numbered
- Virginia legislative redistricting plan headed to McDonnell
- Plan to split Supreme Court moves ahead in Florida
- Lubbie Harper and Carmen Espinosa join Connecticut courts
- Iowa House nixes proposed judicial nomination amendment
- Georgia's legislative session ends this week with at least one certified measure for the 2012 ballot
- Ballot Law Update: States propose 201 laws affecting initiative and referendum
- Danelle Liwski appointed to Pima Superior Court
- Governor Deal appoints two to DeKalb County State Court
- First 2011 state legislative elections signature filing deadline arrives at 4 p.m. today
- Two nominees for federal court announced by the White House
- Holland confirmed to historic third term
- Upheaval in Wisconsin Supreme Court election results
- Legality of Nebraska's purchase of lethal injection drug questioned
- DUI judge charged with DUI
- North Dakota Senate defeats proposed Board of Education overhaul
- Virginia Senate approves state legislative redistricting plan
- Redistricting Roundup: Lawsuits dominate early stages of redistricting processes
- Hispanic lawmakers file redistricting lawsuit in Texas
- Supreme Weekly: Vacancies in California, Virginia and New Jersey
- Oklahoma bill would change signature requirements for ballot initiatives
- Virginia House approves state legislative redistricting plan
- Eleven apply for Fifth District vacancy
- Texas Open Meetings Act survives another challenge
- The Morning After: If the results are close, what happens next in Wisconsin
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 4/6/2011
- Bills to block stay on school reform bills pass Idaho House, face Senate vote
- Supporters of defeated Colorado civil unions bill may plan ballot initiative
- Johnson wins District 64 special election
- Edmund Acoba nominated for Kauai Fifth Circuit District Court
- The Morning After: Wisconsin Supreme Court election still not decided
- Alaska Judicial Council nominates Judge Levy and Attorney Menendez for superior court judgeship
- Arkansas Senate amends House Congressional redistricting map, keeps Fayetteville in 3rd District
- Potential appellate judge for the District of Columbia Court of Appeals nominated by Obama
- The Tuesday Count: four newly certified measures are up for a vote in 2012
- Paul LePage faces coalescing recall efforts
- Signatures piling up in Ohio Senate Bill 5 referendum process
- Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin and others hold April 5 election
- Third and final amendment sent to the ballot by Arkansas lawmakers
- North Dakota legislators unanimously refer measure to remove poll tax and 'paupers, idiots'
- Nominee selected by President Obama for the Southern District of New York
- Second ballot spot for Arkansas legislative referrals taken by development district measure
- Virginia begins special redistricting session
- Maine plan to overhaul legislature presented to committee
- As Kasich signs SB5, referendum battle begins
- Richard Lannon appointed to Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court
- Superior Court judge calm about next year's election
- Alabama courts will layoff employees
- New Jersey Democrats claim victory in legislative redistricting process
- Tamara O'Brien appointed to Summit County court
- Jackson County Prosecutor to become Jackson County's new circuit court judge
- Huval wins District 46 special election
- Obama nominates two to fill federal court vacancies
- Nation's largest school choice voucher bill passes IN House
- Arkansas sales tax question heading for the 2012 ballot
- April 2 is election day in Louisiana
- Redistricting Roundup: Deadlines looming for many states in redistricting process
May
- Florida Supreme Court sides with voters in term limits case
- South Dakota's abortion law faces lawsuit
- New Hampshire's state budget faces a final Senate vote
- Rhode Island seriously considers a redistricting commission
- Special session called in Texas
- Washington Supreme Court weighs in on red light cameras
- Governor Perry Signs Loser Pays Bill
- Former circuit court judge passes away unexpectedly
- State Supreme Court justice to retire in June
- Summary judgment requested over pension cuts
- Mississippi Supreme Court to determine constitutionality of law that limits large jury verdicts
- Kansas Legislative Session ends
- The Tuesday Count: Texas thrusts 2011's ballot in to the double digits
- Supreme Court rules on gun permit for medical marijuana users
- Budget debates in Raleigh trigger court hearing
- Illinois civil union law faces opposition, petition drive launched
- Oklahoma Supreme Court moves into a new building
- GAB certifies recalls for Cowles, Darling and Harsdorf
- Kloppenburg will not challenge recount results
- Economic growth case to come before state Supreme Court
- Initiative proposed to make animal cruelty a felony in Idaho
- Olympic star Carl Lewis still in the running for NJ Senate
- Adulterous liaisons can give rise to custody rights, says Kentucky Supreme Court
- LePage nominates Gregory Campbell to Maine District Court
- Connecticut courts seeking public opinion on rules
- Hawaii dog breeding company charged with animal cruelty
- Citing perjury and misconduct, Idaho Supremes toss out murder conviction
- Utah 3rd District Court Judge Named
- Budgeting process in Massachusetts reaches final stages
- State budget disagreements continue to extend Iowa legislative session
- Marylanders to pay more for alcohol
- Hennepin County Judge Gary Larson to retire
- Judicial elections held in South Carolina
- Traffic court judge Clemons gets low ranks from local attorneys
- Recall certification hearings delayed for three Democratic incumbents
- Court of Chancery Judge Chandler to retire
- Leah Seaton appointed to Wicomico County Circuit Court
- Maine Representative arrested, moved to psychiatric facility
- Andrea Dryer appointed to Iowa's First District Court
- 2008 election fraud in Georgia finally investigated
- Legislature approves bill to build new Livingston Parish courthouse
- New York State Senate confirms first superintendent of Department of Financial Services
- Hampshire probate judge retires at 70
- Vermont Attorney General will not pursue campaign finance complaints
- Redistricting Roundup: Texas session will end without Congressional map
- Chief Justices meet in New Hampshire
- Supreme Weekly: High courts in Vermont, Arkansas, New Mexico and New Jersey
- Federal judge John Feinkens of Michigan dies at 93
- Massachusetts court experiments with blogging, Twitter and Facebook
- Panel investigates ways to make Kansas court system more cost-efficient
- Linda L. Kelly is confirmed as the Attorney General of Pennsylvania
- Oregon may put an end to tax rebates
- Heavyweight ballot battle official as NV Legislature approves measure
- Will history repeat itself with legal challenges to Wisconsin recalls
- New federal lawsuit may set Arizona 2010 medical marijuana measure ablaze
- Colorado adds new judgeship to Seventh District
- The Tuesday Count: 2012 pushes forward, while activity continues to brew for 2011
- Oregon House clears ballot measure independent review commission
- Two Nevada measures on collision course as one advances
- Lottery winnings are now tax free in the Granite State
- Nevada Republicans score an early victory in special election
- Ballot Law Update: California circulator restrictions move forward
- Gold bugs win in Utah
- GAB certifies recalls for Hopper, Kapanke and Olsen
- Minnesota marriage amendment makes 2012 ballot
- Ready to roll: Colorado Marijuana supporters file 8 different initiatives
- Four new federal judge nominations from Obama
- New York courts trim costs
- Tennessee abortion amendment heads to 2014 ballot
- Recount concludes Prosser won election
- Charges filed against Florida judge Paul Hawkes
- Qualifications for Connecticut AG may soon be loosened
- University of Colorado Professor Honored For Efforts to Protect State Initiative Process
- Redistricting Roundup: Partisan breakdown of committees reveals clues about map-drawing process
- Louisiana Speaker of the House pulls the plug on a higher education merger
- Singing blue and seeing red in Mississippi redistricting
- Oklahoma becomes second state to join health care compact
- Recall primaries appearing likely in Wisconsin
- North Carolina courts under fire for lack of interpreters
- May 17 local elections in five states, most measures approved
- Supreme Weekly: Recent rulings and a state judge goes federal
- Morris trial date set for January
- Vermont Ranked First Nationally
- And the (gubernatorial) nominees are...
- Hartis steps down as Chief Magistrate Judge for Kershaw County
- Candidates announced for three seats on the DC Superior Court
- Game not over: Opponents of Nevada sports arena file appeal with state high court
- H. Patrick Haggard chosen for Tenth District vacancy
- New poll shows some Ohio voters want Senate Bill 5 gone
- One seat changes hands in New Hampshire's special election
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 5/18/2011
- Protests against Minnesota same-sex marriage ban proposal peaking
- Kentucky state executive races take shape in wake of primaries
- Races set for Pennsylvania general election
- New Mexico appellate judge must resign in June
- Supreme Court declines O.J. appeal
- Supreme Court approves Judge Bush's early retirement
- The Tuesday Count: Texas may push 2011's ballot count over the edge
- Justice Herman to oversee animal cruelty case
- Kentucky voters head to the polls for state executive primaries
- North Dakota Public service commissioner Tony Clark will not seek re-election
- Last day of petition recall drives in Wisconsin marked by protests
- Three Missouri initiatives begin petition circulation following Secretary of State approval
- Arkansas judicial candidates can't declare just yet
- Alaska man sentenced to 40 years in prison
- May 3 local election results show most measures approved
- Budget cuts of 10% or more expected in Maine's court system
- Lovelace says tampering with Williams file impugns court's integrity
- NH Courts open rules meetings to public
- Amidst education cutbacks, Colorado tax increase proposed
- Facebook privacy suit decided in favor of the company
- Michael Herrod appointed to Maricopa County Superior Court
- Deadline approaches for local judicial applications
- Former police chief to receive retrial for murder charges
- Kansas Legislative session nearing end
- Wyoming launches redistricting website
- Judicial candidates that have withdrawn will still appear on ballots
- State high court rules on warrantless searches
- Charles Glasrud appointed to District Court
- New judge appointed to Mississippi Court of Appeals
- Challenge posed to North Dakota elections law
- Metro anti-discrimination law reversed by Tennessee Legislature
- Judge Elevated to United States District Court
- North Carolina considers shortening early voting by a week
- Former State Sen. Heckroth announces 2012 Iowa House candidacy
- Montana medical marijuana veto referendum filed in response to legislation
- Details sparse for May 23 GAB meeting regarding Wisconsin recall signature challenges
- "Qualified immunity" gets another boost in 2nd Court of Appeals ruling
- Redistricting heats up in Texas as 82nd session nears its end
- Controversial state budget passes the Texas Senate
- Redistricting Roundup: Lawsuits pile up as states continue to dive into new maps
- Nineteen candidates officially removed from June ballot, one pending
- Federal court nominee Timothy Cain has committee hearing
- Three nominated to federal district courts
- Supreme Court rules in favor of state school districts
- New Mexico judges reelect Nakamura to Chief of Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court
- Early Voting Wraps Up in West Virginia's Primary for Governor
- Federal magistrate judge for the Eastern District of Michigan retires
- Daniels signs Indiana redistricting plans
- Tie broken and three vacancies filled in Tuesday's special elections
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 5/11/2011
- Seven seek to fill Maryland Circuit Court vacancy
- Higginson nominated for federal Circuit Court judgeship in New Orleans
- The Tuesday Count: Florida adds more juice to 2012 total with 7 measures
- Gov. Martin O'Malley signs in-state tuition bill, opponents continue petition drive
- Governor Deal interviews candidates for Western Judicial Circuit vacancy
- Nevada Sports Arena initiative survives lawsuit challenge, state supreme court may be next
- Timothy Lucas appointed to Tenth Circuit Court in Illinois
- Ballot Law Update: Several Legal Developments in 8th Circuit
- Opponents of 2012 Arizona public funding ban measure fight back with lawsuit (Updated)
- Florida officials refer seven amendments to the 2012 ballot
- Rhonda Loo confirmed to Maui Circuit Court
- Governor appoints two to Maricopa Superior Court
- Fillmore City Justice Court Vacancy Filled
- Iowa gears up for appellate and district court appointments
- Two judges retiring from the Arkansas 19th Judicial Circuit West
- Redistricting Roundup: Chaos in Colorado: Compromise nowhere in sight
- Obama appoints six to district court, one to appellate court
- Supreme Weekly: This week in the east
- McConnell confirmed to District of Rhode Island
- Kentucky Rep. Hurt switches parties, puts Democrats one vote short of a supermajority
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 5/4/2011
- One seat in Wisconsin switches parties as four special elections held on May 3
- Judge Hearn retiring from Pueblo County Court
- Voters in 9 of 13 California school districts say "yes" to parcel taxes
- The Tuesday Count: April pushes out three more measures in its last days
- Baja Arizona supporters file petition, expect to circulate
- Bar Association proposes changes to judicial selection in North Carolina
- Vermont Supreme Court rules ballots are public records
- Governor Dayton makes first judicial appointment
- Montana's 2012 newly certified ballot measure echoes 2010 Alaska proposal
- Hensgens wins District 47 special election
- North Dakota property tax initiative qualifies for June 2012 ballot
- McDonnell signs Virginia state redistricting plans
- Secretary of State Charlie White set for a speedy trial
- Kasich appoints David Bender in Fayette County
- Judge orders psychological evaluation
- Prisoner's death under investigation
- U.S. Supreme Court refuses to save levee
- Wolverton to decide murder's fate
- Legality of Nebraska's purchase of lethal injection drug questioned
June
- Drug testing for students upheld by high court
- Montana redistricting commission's first meeting set
- Counting the Nebraska state legislative committees
- Laredo Texas District Judge announces retirement plans
- Baltimore City Circuit Court nominees chosen
- Tennessee population imbalance requires redistricting
- Maine's high court upholds contempt ruling against business owner
- Kentucky Court of Appeals investigates leaked abortion ruling
- Idaho Supreme Court to decide fate of Bellaire Bridge
- Wisconsin counties prepare for recalls
- As redistricting hearings continue, a push for more minority districts
- Abortion issue taking interesting turn in Kansas
- Supporters of South Dakota veto referendum wait for approval as signatures submitted
- House Representative Fred Brown resigns
- Ohio Judges can run for office until age 76 under proposed amendment, voters to decide
- Moroccans to vote on Constitutional reforms
- Charlie White's voter registration ruled valid by Recount Commission
- Pennsylvania state budget receives no Democratic support
- Deadlines come and go for Maryland and Ohio's heated veto referendums
- Indiana Supreme Court names agency directors
- Arkansas Court of Appeals reverses Circuit Court ruling
- Vermont Campaign Law Violated by Democratic Advocacy Group
- More public proposals on Wyoming redistricting pouring in
- West Virginia Attorney General McGraw seeks 6th consecutive term
- NJ Governor cuts state employee benefits
- New Interim Executive Director of the Massachusetts Supreme Court appointed
- Ohio petition drive deadline for Senate Bill 5 veto referendum arrives
- Early polls in Wisconsin recalls reveal tight races
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 6/29/2011
- New York considers bill to raise judicial retirement age
- New Hampshire Governor Lynch vetoes ID bill
- Michigan's marijuana law faces proposed changes and high court hearing
- Study considers impact of low competition in state legislative elections as a factor in "policy shirking"
- Two named to New Mexico 8th Judicial District
- Tammy Harrington sworn in as Blount County Circuit Judge
- Wisconsin Senate recalls: A recap of events to date
- Governor Chafee to make his first judicial appointments for family court vacancies
- Municipal Court Judge Jimmie Moore retires
- The Tuesday Count: rare occurrences show a 2011 boost, 2012 cutback
- U.S. District Judge Ronald White apologizes for judicial misconduct
- Flooding closes Ward County Courthouse
- Judge Faulkner to retire from Justice Court, three candidates seek to replace him
- Salt Lake City Justice Court Position Open
- South Dakota man's death penalty case to be heard by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Arizona Clean Elections Law struck down by U.S. high court; ballot measure uncertain
- Recall efforts against three Idaho officials fail to collect enough signatures
- Ohio Common Pleas judges learn about human trafficking
- North Carolina Governor vetoes voter ID bill
- Breaking down the August state legislative primaries in Mississippi
- Eight new members appointed to the Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection
- One recall candidate rejected from ballot, triggers first election in Wisconsin on July 19
- State Legislative Tracker: State's fiscal years end this week as possible shutdowns loom large
- Ballot measure may save Georgia charter schools
- Three nominated to replace Judge Bruns on Kansas District Court
- Nominees annouced to succeed Judge Hearn
- President Obama nominates two to District Court in Arizona
- Judge Gleason retires from Iowa's First District Court due to disability
- Wisconsin recall: Challenges filed against four of the six candidates in Democratic recalls
- Minnesota AG presses judge to break budget deadlock
- Democrats lead the pack in fundraising for 2011 Kentucky elections
- Redistricting Roundup: DOJ approves maps in Louisiana, Virginia
- Campaigning continues in Wisconsin recalls
- Alarcon announces retirement from Louisiana District Court in Orleans Parish
- Supreme Weekly: A glimpse at next year's Supreme Court elections
- Ohio SB 5 repeal could be presented as multiple questions
- Ohio health care measure fails in House - by one vote
- Public hearings scheduled for 2011 Mississippi ballot measures
- Nominees announced for seat on the DC Court of Appeals
- Ballot Law Update: Battles continue over TABOR and traffic cams
- Recalls in Wisconsin: awaiting word from the courts
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 6/22/2011
- Georgia Governor received perks from Delta Air Lines
- Race is set for special Connecticut Probate Court election
- Deadline passes for candidates to declare in recall of Wisconsin Democrats
- The Tuesday Count: Alabama heaps on 10 more amendments
- Second initiative filed for 2012 ballot in Arizona
- Atlanta Mayor and City Council differ on municipal judge numbers
- Patricia Warner's sudden departure
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 6/15/2011
- Wisconsin recalls drawing attention nationwide
- New York teeters on the verge of a special session
- State Legislative Tracker: Illinois to begin special session this week
- Oklahoma's Cherokee Nation to hold election on June 25
- Beau Biden's proposal for witness anonymity fails to gain traction
- Gov. Nixon vetoes photo ID, amendment remains on 2012 statewide ballot
- Facebook tag suggestions draw Connecticut AG's ire
- District Court rules in Hawaiian sovereignty case
- Governor Scott appoints three to Florida courts
- Kansas City attorney to serve as Jackson County judge
- 4 Appeals Court nominee names forwarded to Governor for selection
- Superior Court Judge rules Governor can withhold records from public
- Supreme Court rules against Gov. Haley
- Strine nominated to lead prominent business court
- Disclosure guidelines may affect marriage battle
- Illinois special session to cost nearly $50,000 per day
- With no challenges to candidates, six recall primaries set for July 12 in Wisconsin
- Missouri "puppy mill" revisions lead to initiative legislative alteration proposal
- Redistricting Roundup: Vermont takes step toward eliminating multi-member House districts
- Signature validations pave way for July 12 recall primary in Wisconsin
- Karen Eiten appointed to Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
- Trial date set for man accused of killing officers
- Supreme Weekly: Budgets and pensions hit the courts
- Texas Senate passes Sanctuary Cities Bill in special session
- Counting the Vermont state legislative committees
- Counting the Kentucky state legislative committees
- Vermont Public Records Act gets a closer look
- Judicial panel rules that Maine's congressional districts must be redrawn
- GAB continues checking Wisconsin recall candidate petitions
- Woman presides over a Kentucky Supreme Court hearing for first time in its history
- Planned Parenthood case heats up in Indiana as State considers possible penalties
- Former Kansas lawmaker wants seat back; files for candidacy
- Counting the New Mexico state legislative committees
- Virden appointed new federal magistrate judge in Mississippi
- Counting the Massachusetts state legislative committees
- Counting the Montana state legislative committees
- Counting the Michigan state legislative committees
- Counting the Arkansas state legislative committees
- 3 more candidates for the Maryland 2nd Circuit Court recommended to Governor
- Pratt, Ahlquist appointed to Kansas District Courts
- Counting the Wyoming state legislative committees
- Longest serving US magistrate judge retires today
- Candidate filing deadline passes for first batch of Wisconsin recalls
- The Tuesday Count: 2012 total on record pace as Alabama and Idaho contribute
- Vermont's First Environmental Judge to Retire
- Retired Virginia Supreme Court Justice Passes Away
- Holladay Justice Court Nominees Selected
- Wood County circuit judge to retire this month
- New Jersey AG leads crackdown on fake immigration services businesses
- Oklahoma strikes the middle ground with number of standing committees
- North Dakota among states with fewest number of standing committees
- Lynch nominates Will Delker to superior court judge position
- Idaho veto referendums set in stone for public vote
- Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidate loses ballot access challenge
- Rhode Island casino gambling legislation returns with possible route to the ballot
- Washington Governor Christine Gregorie will not seek a third term
- Missouri Secretary of State clears tobacco tax initiative for petition circulation
- Loo sworn-in to Maui Second Circuit Court
- Anthony Metz reappointed to fourteen year term
- New state attorney appointed to Waterbury District
- Signature deadline tomorrow for opponents to Republican incumbents in Wisconsin recall
- Tennessee judiciary and legislature struggle for power over the Court of Judiciary
- Attorneys argue procedure that led to "Tent City" residents eviction to Rhode Island Supreme Court
- Eighth Circuit Court upholds embezzlement ruling
- Iowa session pours into extended seventh week
- Opponents of death penalty appeal to Oregon Supreme court to reverse ruling
- North Carolina House votes for changes to state elections
- State Legislative Tracker: Which state has the most committees
- Seats shuffling on New Jersey Supreme Court
- At least two judicial races in Baldwin County in 2012
- Michael Mullins is new appellate judge in Iowa
- Perkkio appointed newest judge of Minnesota's 1st District Court
- Multiple candidates preparing for Wisconsin recall in all 9 senate districts
- Alabama Legislature pours in multiple ballot measures for 2012 ballot
- Redistricting Roundup: Christmas on June 10 for Californians: Draft maps arrive
- Georgia legislature rewrites trial rules
- Colorado Twelfth District judge retiring
- National attention grows on Wisconsin recall races
- Latest challenge to Georgia elections laws may help poor, disabled
- Pennsylvania Judiciary requests funding increase for underfunded courts
- Supreme Weekly: Busy week for the courts
- Update: Ballotpedia's overview of developments of Mississippi ballot measures
- Maine initiatives closer to becoming laws rather than being placed on ballot
- GAB certifies three recall elections for Wisconsin Democrats, sets election for July 19
- Over 30 apply for Nebraska's 4th Judicial District vacancies
- Arizona jury trial referendum a little over month away from petition drive deadline
- Florida 20th Judicial Circuit Court accepting applications for vacancy
- New York moves one step closer to implementing the initiative and referendum process
- Mississippi Supreme Court hears arguments regarding personhood amendment
- Michigan judges may get pay raises
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 6/8/2011
- Louisiana House votes against minority judgeship bill
- GAB memo leaves fate of final Wisconsin recall certifications unclear
- The Tuesday Count: petition signatures submitted, lawsuits filed
- Trial begins for accused molester pediatrician
- Governor Beebe appoints four to Circuit Courts
- Legal battle yields federal legislation blocking NLRB from suing states
- U.S. Supreme Court rules on in-state tuition for illegal immigrants amidst a pending proposal
- Indian Country sovereignty increased by supreme court ruling
- Judge Suddock dismisses charges against corrections officer
- Four candidates have declared for next year's Illinois Supreme Court election
- Putting in context the "fake" candidates in Wisconsin recalls
- State Legislative Tracker: This week in sessions, elections and partisan counts
- Three Idaho veto referenda efforts to turn in signatures to Secretary of State (Updated)
- Ballot Law Update: Several local ballot measures involved in litigation
- Georgia AG makes last ditch attempt to save state charter schools
- Lawsuit filed against Mississippi eminent domain initiative
- June 7 California election, local issues to be decided
- 6 GOP recall elections set for July 12, deadline for review of Democratic recalls extended
- Judge Shea to be reprimanded by Florida Supreme Court
- More on campaign finances in Wisconsin: Recall committees
- California Chief Justice appoints judges to Judicial Council
- Former Magistrate judge barred from future judicial office
- DC Superior Court judge seeks another term
- Dennis Adkins appointed to Montgomery County bench
- Tax initiatives on the horizon in Nevada, says forming coalition
- Minnesotans prepare for yet another government shutdown
- Connecticut AG kills union-backed meetings bill
- Redistricting Roundup: Illinois maps reach governor's desk
- New Hampshire lawmakers place education reform amendment on hold
- Congressional redistricting makes the agenda in Texas special session
- Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, Republicans seek answers from court
- Oregon Senate agrees with House; approves independent review commission
- Supreme Weekly: Vacancies and cases
- Maryland in-state tuition referendum supporters submit first batch of signatures (Updated)
- Local Nebraska attorney initiates marijuana petition drive
- Idaho education veto referenda appear to have enough signatures; numbers unofficial
- Another day, another veto in Nevada
- Campaign finance reports detail expensive recall races in Wisconsin
- Deadline for 3 Idaho education reform veto referenda arrives
- Recount underway in Pennsylvania
- Uncontested races dominate upcoming New Jersey legislative primaries
- Obama nominee gets Senate Judiciary Committee hearing
July
- Mark Dayton to tour Minnesota for job-creating ideas
- Recall election moves forward
- Abortion statistics collected one year after Nebraska fetal pain bill
- Montana gun control advocates seek to block guns rights lawsuit
- New circuit judge named for the 16th Judicial Circuit Court
- Legislator offers alternative to Wyoming redistricting proposals
- Columbia County judge retires this month
- New Mexico Congressional candidate uses debt ceiling as campaign fodder
- Tennessee Court of Appeals upholds trial court ruling that Davy Crocket's marriage licence be returned
- Governor Daugaard to interview four finalists for Supreme Court vacancy
- Judicial Nominating Commission forwards five names to Governor Chafee
- Lancaster District Judge Kelly Ballentine dismisses her own parking tickets
- Federal Magistrate Judge Donald C. Ashmanskas dead at 75
- Three finalists considered for vacant seat on Court of Civil Appeals
- District Judge Richard Hagar removed from new cases due to backlog
- New administration in Atlantic Beach means new staff all around
- Michigan lawmakers introduce Caylee's Law
- Record number of concealed gun permits revoked in Utah
- Arkansas redistricting maps receive final approval
- Photo ID requirement for voting angers some Tennessee voters
- Alabama Democratic Party chair claims GOP leadership violated campaign finance laws
- Hawaii Reapportionment Commission prepares for litigation
- Longest active Texas magistrate retires
- Minnesota wellness court receives award
- Initiative 1183 in Washington makes 2011 ballot
- Redistricting Roundup: South Carolina passes maps for US House
- Bangor Water District to spend $3.8 million to kill nonexistent Cryptosporidium
- Wisconsin recalls: ad buys, accusations, and the Tea Party Express
- Iowa senator moves to crack down on synthetic marijuana
- New Hampshire bills look to judicial evaluation through either ballot or review board
- Charlie White trial delayed till September
- North Carolina abortion restrictions to become law
- A house divided over booze
- NM Judge arrested for additional bribery charges
- Markle appointed to Fulton County Superior Court
- New Hampshire claims diversity justifies first primary
- NJ budget to cut $25 million from state courts
- Don't drink the water: Dispute over bottled water emerges in Vermont state government
- Delaware Supreme Court issues e-discovery ruling
- Man challenges sentence under NC's Racial Justice Act
- City attorney appointed in Denver
- All eyes on Louisiana's lieutenant governor election
- Collective bargaining fails to be a major issue in Wisconsin recall campaigns
- Citizen-initiated legislation becomes law in two states
- Mississippians to vote next week in August Primary
- Indiana committee to study decriminalization of marijuana
- Supreme Weekly: Headlines in California, Alabama and Virginia
- NJ anti-Christie activists pressured to reveal donors
- Federal judge in Hawaii allows one-time live blogging
- Rick Perry still undecided on Presidential run
- Third party ads dominate recall campaigns in Wisconsin
- Five amendments decided in Kansas since 2000
- Judge Roger Burdick elected new Chief Justice of Idaho Supreme Court
- Alaska property tax exemption took long road to ballot
- A closer look at Idaho's veto 2012 referendums
- Nevada Supreme Court hearings about arena initiative may go into overtime
- Obama nominates three to the District of Columbia Superior Court
- Federal Judge Joseph McKinley's tobacco ruling appealed in 6th Circuit
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 7/27/2011
- Colorado state tax initiative stands alone with deadline closing in
- Washington Democrats challenge supermajority vote requirement
- Elhasan confirmed as magistrate for Michigan's 20th District Court
- Another Mississippi county to try online filing system
- New polls in Wisconsin show close races for three Republicans facing recall
- The Tuesday Count: Signature verification clears three measures for 2011 ballot
- Six applicants announced for Arizona Court of Appeals vacancy
- New York same sex marriage law challenged on technical grounds
- Goodwin Liu nominated to California Supreme Court
- Delaware legislators urged to implement "Caylee's Law"
- Local Rhode Island politicians rack up election fines
- Washington toll initiative green lit for 2011 statewide ballot
- Ohio Secretary of State certifies health care ballot measure
- Tulsa Oklahoma's proposed charter amendments create controversy
- Daniel Peters appointed to Cook County Circuit Court
- Same-sex marriage likely to be an issue in Judge Wiggins's 2012 retention election
- Debates aim to heat up Wisconsin recalls
- Seven apply to replace retired Maryland Circuit Judge
- State Legislative Tracker:Minnesota shutdown ends, Massachusetts transportation costs likely to rise
- Ohio: Mandatory retirement age for judges will be on this year's ballot
- Connecticut public employee unions asked to swallow same cuts again
- Senator Pryor recommends three for Arkansas court
- Maryland election officials certify "Dream Act" referendum for the 2012 ballot
- Utah Judges Retiring, Nominees Named
- More recall ads means higher prices -- not just for political groups
- Redistricting Roundup: Drama over North Carolina maps continues
- Vermont Superior Court Positions Filled
- Connecticut public employee unions struggle to fend off fiscal austerity
- Ohio SB 5 veto referendum certification marks the beginning of monumental political duel
- Verification checks begin for Washington's 2011 initiatives
- Veterans given second chance in Thurston County
- Great Falls man pleads not guilty in homicide
- Judge Ebberts appointed to 3rd District Court of Kansas
- Majority of outside Wisconsin recall money flows to organizations, not candidates
- Supreme Weekly: The news in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Missouri
- Ballot Law Update: Florida lawsuit seeks restrictions on referred amendments
- What does voter turnout tell us about Wisconsin senate recalls
- Minnesota gov't shutdown finally over (for real, this time)
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 7/20/2011
- Parties retain seats in Georgia special elections
- Georgia tax revenues spike, governor offers gas tax relief
- Hansen survives recall attempt with landslide victory over VanderLeest
- The Tuesday Count: measure flatline continues as initiative sponsors play the waiting game
- Arizona jury trial referendum effort falls short
- Healthcare compact gains momentum with Texas and Missouri
- Ohio will temporarily stop executions
- Orange County judge publicly admonished
- Governor Scott appoints two to nominating commission
- Tomorrow marks first recall election of a Wisconsin state senator since 2003
- State Legislative Tracker: Despite optimism last week, Minnesota shut down continues
- Green light issued for pharmacy ownership initiative in North Dakota
- Tiff over Kentucky voter registration continues
- July 19 marks deadline for Arizona veto referendum proposal
- Are Nevada's judges paid more
- Lincoln County judge may be the last to serve his position
- Odenwald elected chief judge of eastern district
- Justices Christen and Gleason nominated for federal judgeship
- Texas execution of Mexican national results in international uproar
- Judicial District Lines Proposed to Change
- Justice Stephen Breyer to appear at Coolidge Center banquet
- Rick Perry's prayer rally causes national stir
- Minnesota government shutdown likely at an end
- Nebraska senator plans to introduce "Caylee's Law"
- A boost to New Mexico government: revenues improving
- Iowa's fiscal year closes with revenues higher than expected
- Montana Governor frustrated with progress of Yellowstone oil spill cleanup
- Liquor losses in Utah
- Some legislators perturbed by Wyoming redistricting principles
- Superior Court Justice Arthur Brennan set to retire
- Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam desires more active second session
- Poll: Wisconsin residents approve of recall -- just not in current practice
- Indiana budget year ends in the black
- Special election date announced for two Alabama vacancies
- North Las Vegas judge retires after 44 years of service
- Kansas 2012 legislative session has opportunities for ballot measure certifications
- Former lawyer sentenced in Kentucky kickback scheme
- Redistricting Roundup: California commission cancels second draft of maps
- Meet West Virginia's 2011 third-party gubernatorial candidates
- Pennsylvania's top education official addresses suspicions of cheating
- Judge Gearin gains clout amidst Minnesota government shutdown
- Lt. Governor Ramsey appoints Bert McCarter to judicial nominating commission
- South Dakota Magistrate Judge Mark Marshall resigns after second DUI conviction
- All merit selection system extended for another year in Rhode Island
- Erika Hadlock appointed to Court of Appeals
- Negative attacks mark Wisconsin recall races
- Justice Rodger Stuart appointed to the district Judge seat in Oklahoma County
- Former North Dakota District Judge Randall Hoffman pleads guilty to three sex charges
- NY Judges transitioning to private practice due to budget limitations
- Breakdown: Ballotpedia dissects lawsuits challenging 2011 and 2012 ballot measures
- Candidates prepare for Mississippi justice court elections
- Governor names new judge to Idaho's 4th District Court
- Springfield Missouri Museum audit shows improper use of funds
- Amazon to California: Put up your dukes
- Kansas court fees increase
- Long named administrative judge of Maryland circuit court
- Less than one week to go before first Wisconsin recall election
- Clinton Smith appointed temporary Orleans Parish Traffic Court judge
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 7/13/2011
- Mclaughlin hired as court administrator
- Recent local Oklahoma election news
- Hallum wins District 54 special election for Arkansas State House
- North Carolina appellate judges lagging in pay
- Delaware ends legislative session with budget surplus
- Judges elected to Board of Governors for the Ohio State Bar Association
- Florida judicial salaries comfortably in the middle
- A dozen Massachusetts courts may close
- Fifth Circuit Family Court innovates to avoid lengthy divorce trials
- Disciplinary charges filed against Judge Jeffrey Harkin of Indiana
- Little controversy in Wisconsin recall primaries as Democratic candidates defeat GOP-backed opponents
- Chief Judge Pratt to retire from federal district court in Iowa
- The Tuesday Count: Citizens' efforts dominate ballot measure headlines across the country
- Red Light camera issues in Washington continue
- ACLU sends Missouri public prayer amendment to court
- Atlantic Beach election commission threatened with sanctions
- Democratic primaries for Wisconsin recalls take place tomorrow
- State Legislative Tracker: Wisconsin recall primaries begin, Minnesota shutdown continues
- Maryland in-state tuition referendum meets signature requirement, pending official certification
- Minnesota gov't shutdown enters second week, no deal in sight
- Parole Board defunded but not dismantled
- Candidacy announced for Supreme Court of Appeals
- State Legislative Tracker:Week 6
- NJ medical marijuana activists urge Governor to implement long-delayed state program
- Connecticut plans to improve judge reviews
- South Carolina Lieutenant Governor's campaign spending under review
- Haynes appointed to Pueblo County Court
- Sheldon Weisberg retires from Arizona Court of Appeals
- Redistricting Roundup: Reaction continues to proposed North Carolina maps
- Court date set for DC protesters
- Washington's petition deadline arrives, three initiatives expected to file (Updated)
- Missouri photo ID measure faces legal challenge
- Last-minute contributions for Wisconsin recall primaries already surpass $1 million
- Deal forged, chicken cage ballot initiatives dropped in Washington and Oregon
- Wisconsin recall candidates capitalize on out-of-state donor pool
- KY SoS candidate Bill Johnson slams incumbent for homeless voter registration
- Opponents of North Dakota pharmacy ownership laws file initiative for 2012
- Healthcare opponents in Ohio submit signatures
- Ballot Law Update: Electronic signatures rejected in CA
- Money flows into Wisconsin for recalls -- from in-state and beyond
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 7/6/2011
- North Dakota redistricting initiative falls short of signature requirement
- New Hampshire court system receives overhaul
- (Update) Ohio health care amendment only initiative to file signatures so far
- Official Virginia candidate list remains unreleased
- State attorney appointed to Illinois Tenth Circuit
- Federal court rules in Georgia's favor over water rights
- Five Omaha lawyers to fill vacancies in Douglas County
- Former whaling commission director indicted
- New rules for jurors in Michigan Supreme Court
- The Tuesday Count: Seasoned judges, gambling - the subjects of two newly certified measures
- Deadline of today for more campaign finance reports in Wisconsin recalls
- Georgia judge issues stay on parts of state's immigration law
- Connecticut looks to block public utility merger
- Libertarian Party of Arkansas certified for 2012 ballot
- State Legislative Tracker: Shut down in Minnesota government as no budget deal reached
- Nygren appeal denied by judge, first Wisconsin recall election set for July 19
- Rhode Island gambling question sent to ballot as part of state budget
- Arizona campaign finance ruling tumbles into Florida and Maine
- Wisconsin senators seek end to Supreme Court elections
- Same-sex marriage issue re-appears in Maine
- Minnesota board requires donor disclosure, including marriage amendment
- Severance tax measure filed with Arkansas Attorney General, again
- Redistricting Roundup: No southern hospitality in the South Carolina Senate
August
- UPDATE: Gov. Abercrombie must reveal judicial candidates
- UPDATE:State responds to suit filed by newspaper
- Texas Supreme Court deems pole tax constitutional
- State circuit court judge steps down from Monsanto case
- Convicted murderer granted new trial
- Nebraska senator Dave Pankonin resigns
- Former Tennessee Supreme Court Justice A.A. Birch died at 78
- Hawaii teachers union takes labor dispute to Supreme Court
- Early buzz about Shumlin's 2012 GOP challenger
- Grant awarded to preserve court records
- Putnam wins special election
- Texas sonogram bill halted in federal court
- Ballot Law Update: Residency requirements toppled in Nebraska
- Redistricting process continues in Wyoming
- Iowa Rep. Peter Cownie to seek re-election in 2012
- Congressman Matheson claims to be a target in redistricting
- North Carolina legislature to take up marriage amendment in September special session
- Charlie White's lawyer resigns
- Tennessee legislators take a summer trip to China
- New York attorney general gets booted from foreclosure settlement talks
- At least six measures proposed for 2014 ballot in Nevada
- Kansas 2012 legislature to convene on January 9, may consider 2011 session proposals
- Idaho initiative named Medical Choice Act
- Five months left in Alaska until petition drive deadline
- By the numbers: A comparison of West Virginia's gubernatorial candidates
- Ballotpedia analyzes 2010 ballot measure petition signature costs
- Orie's fraud saga continues
- Judge partially dismisses lawsuit against Homeland Security
- First Circuit rules that videotaping police officers protected under First Amendment
- NM Governor appoints Lisa Riley to Fifth Judicial District
- Phone tracking warrant denied by Maryland federal judge
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 8/31/2011
- Judge temporarily blocks new Alabama immigration law
- Maine high courts expands public beach access rights
- The Tuesday Count: 2011 and 2012 counts quiet down, approved 2010 measures stir up noise
- Kentucky high court rules that cities must pay millions to firefighters
- Minnesotans debate judicial elections
- One Rhode Island lawmaker urges moving the 2012 Casino measure
- Seoul referendum defeated, Liberian amendments remain uncertain
- State Senator Gene Jeffress announces bid for Congress
- Local Illinois resident seeks to place concealed carry measure on 2012 ballot
- Campaigns for and against Ohio Senate Bill 5 move full steam ahead
- Judge recuses self during initial court appearance
- N.J. Supremes rule that the League of Municipalities is a government body
- Brunelle, Orrall win primaries for 12th Bristol seat
- Connecticut governor and state police union clash in court
- Virginia governor looks to save money by cutting interstate compact funds
- After more than 50 years, Judge Cohn retires from juvenile court
- Rhode Island Supreme Court rules in favor of Deep Water
- Oregon Supreme Court reverses 2006 aggravated murder conviction
- Former Oklahoma District Judge James Goodpaster dead at 70
- North Dakota appeals court throws out woman's guilty plea
- State Legislative Tracker: 27 special sessions this year and counting
- Judge rejects group's attempt to halt bear hunt
- Judge denies convicted man DNA testing for second time
- Alaska appeals ruling protecting polar bears
- California Judicial Council to consider new fees in trial courts
- John Robbins' retirement will leave open seat in 2012 election
- Kentucky pension funds in trouble following spring debt downgrade
- Redistricting Roundup: Stormy tension continues as bipartisan continuity drying up
- District judge to rule on constitutionality of education reform laws
- Oklahoman schools begin to set fall election issues
- Class action lawsuit filed in Indiana State Fair collapse
- Supreme Weekly: News from Colorado, Florida, New Jersey and North Carolina
- Judge Stonier to step down from Cowlitz County Superior Court
- Judge reassigned due to residency investigation
- Municipal judge suspended for 30 days
- Tax increase in Colorado now in the hands of voters
- Two District Judges chosen to sit with the Kansas Supreme Court
- Judge Hardeman announces retirement after twenty years on the bench
- Commission rates efficiency of Orleans Parish judges
- Judge Paul Lawrence seeks full term as Circuit Judge
- New Mexico House to consider impeachment of Public Regulation Commissioner
- Local Missoulian measure seeks to challenge Citizens United case
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 8/24/2011
- Oregon initiatives pour in for 2012
- McVeay, Jones win in Jackson County Justice Court runoff
- Mississippi state executive runoff elections yield historic, tight races
- Hawaii newspaper sues governor over judicial nominees
- The Tuesday Count: citizen initiatives shake up 2011 and 2012 election news
- Connecticut unions knuckle under over cuts, political fallout continues
- Mississippi's 2011 runoffs: governor, treasurer and public service commissioners
- Michigan Supreme Court supports elimination of up to 49 judgeships
- Replacements for Judge Novak selected
- State Legislative Tracker:Georgia continues special redistricting session, Wisconsin ends recall season
- Robin Wicks Robinson appointed to NC Fifth District
- DC Safe Surrender program gives felons a chance to turn themselves in
- Redistricting Roundup: Map-makers can't please everybody
- Magistrate judge chosen for the District of Delaware
- Texas Democrats join federal redistricting case
- North Dakota farming amendment cleared for petition circulation
- Michigan emergency manager referendum reaches petition signature midway point
- Supreme Weekly: Hot topics hit the courts
- Ballot Law Update: California badge requirement advances
- Olympic runner Carl Lewis removed from NJ Senate ballot... again
- Kentucky Rep. Keith Hall faces corruption charges before state ethics commission
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 8/17/2011
- Lori Wilbur appointed to South Dakota Supreme Court
- 2011 Wisconsin recall elections come to a close with two incumbent Democrats retaining seats
- The Tuesday Count: states solidify ballots, while others face legal challenges
- Washington State OFM predicts one initiative may produce millions in state revenue
- New Hampshire cities begin to set November issues
- Missouri payday loan initiative is clear for petition circulation
- Washington primary ballot hosts just local elections
- California redistricting maps approved but Republicans file immediate challenge
- Karen Nakasone nominated to O`ahu Circuit Court
- Governor Scott appoints four to trial courts
- Judge orders Republican emails released in Texas redistricting battle
- Rick Perry announces presidential run
- Life sentence upheld in attempted kidnapping case
- New judge selected for the state's Seventh Judicial Circuit
- Tennessee Supreme Court rules against Nissan North America in workers compensation case
- Emergency order sought to stop Idaho wolf hunt
- Circuit court judge drops manslaughter, fetal homicide charges
- South Dakota man's death penalty case moves closer to execution
- Bankrupt Central Falls pays more than $1 million in legal fees since declaring insolvency
- Gookin named new judge of Iowa's 8th District Court
- Federal judge stops law to defund Kansas Planned Parenthood
- Governor John Kitzhaber fills judicial vacancies in Marion County
- Redistricting Roundup: Oklahoma Supreme Court to hear redistricting case
- Minnesota Governor asks for No Child Left Behind exemption
- South Carolina special election preview
- A quick look back at Kansas 2010 ballot measures
- Immigration initiative among measures unable to make 2012 Nevada ballot
- Felony animal cruelty initiative gaining attention
- Thirteen states hold a AAA S&P credit rating in 2011
- Governor Cuomo's use of state aircraft under scrutiny
- High spending on recall races continues as voters head to polls tomorrow
- Shumlin positions himself for 2012 re-election bid
- Hawaii teachers union to file ethics complaint against Abercrombie
- Rhode Island September election registration deadline
- Immigration is a major topic in Utah and other state legislatures
- State Legislative Tracker:Third and final round of Wisconsin recalls begin tomorrow
- Democratic Party chairwoman Gloria Johnson seeks Senate seat
- North Dakota Supreme Court to hear hitman's appeal
- Virginia attorney general sues bank to the tune of $900 million
- Five candidates running in upcoming Massachusetts primary for open state house seat
- Healthcare measure deemed fit for ballot by Ohio high court
- Pennsylvania House Speaker proposes downsizing of state house
- Indiana Representative under investigation in Craigslist scandal
- New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioner faces allegations of car theft, abuse of state gas card
- N.J. Assembly calls for Gov. to restore $10M to Legal Services
- High production of energy industry increases state tax collections for Wyoming
- Former NM Judge attacked and severly beaten
- Indiana moves to online training for court employees
- CT Supreme Court protects trial witnesses
- Jury reaches split verdict in Alabama bingo trial
- Judge Pullen announces intention to retire
- NH Supreme Court rules Lynn right in not recusing himself
- Looking for Vermont's Next Justice
- Nominees named for Salt Lake City Justice Court
- LeBlanc, Hall to serve as officers in the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana
- Rick Perry's judicial appointments gain attention as presidential run nears
- GA House Dem leader threatens own caucus over redistricting plan
- Redistricting Roundup: Vetoes, lawsuits and possible voter referendums on the horizon
- National Organization for Marriage loses campaign finance appeal
- Connecticut one of seven states with spending over pre-recession levels
- Michigan District Judge's drunk driving sentences spark controversy
- Candidates line up for Montgomery County Circuit Court seat
- Nelva Gonzales Ramos confirmed as a federal judge
- Agnes nominated to Massachusetts Appeals Court
- Candidates make last-minute push in advance of last two Wisconsin Senate recall elections next Tuesday
- Judge Porter retires from Minnesota District Court
- Supreme Weekly: Judicial surveys and court room confrontation, the truth may hurt
- Lawsuit questions Florida's small group campaign disclosure requirements
- Guidebook released clarifying process of becoming a judge
- Democratic representative in Arkansas switches to GOP
- What's next for recalls in Wisconsin and beyond
- State appeals judge's ruling on medical marijuana restrictions
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 8/10/2011
- Six apply for new position in 3rd district
- Three months to go - Ballotpedia predicts changes in three state executive offices for Democrats
- In back and forth evening of recalls, GOP appears to maintain control of Wisconsin Senate
- The Tuesday Count: disagreement on display with swarm of veto referendum proposals
- Oklahoma special election today, first to require IDs
- Clayton appointed to Missouri Court of Appeals
- South Dakota veto referendum passes signature verification, nestles onto 2012 ballot
- Gillnet fishing ban effort resurfaces for Oregon's 2012 ballot
- Montana personhood initiative set in motion for signature collection
- Closings result from North Carolina budget cuts
- Maine same-day registration veto referendum supporters make signature deadline
- Madison County Justice Court judges selected in Mississippi primary
- Day of reckoning arrives tomorrow for 6 Wisconsin Republican senators facing recall
- State Legislative Tracker: Second round of Wisconsin recalls begins tomorrow
- Missouri's renewable energy debate may re-appear on the ballot in 2012
- Maine same-day registration referendum to turn in signatures
- Judicial Election Task Force meets in Arkansas
- Hawaii mass mails potential jurors
- Priest sex abuse lawsuit settled
- NJ labor unions take revenge on erstwhile Dem allies
- Formal complaints and allegations mark Wisconsin recalls days before voters head to polls
- Redistricting Roundup: More maps approved with other deadlines rapidly approaching
- Approval ratings for school bond and tax issues falter in 11 states
- Initiative activist Bill Sizemore pleads guilty to tax evasion charges (updated)
- Sara Darrow confirmed to Central District of Illinois
- Supreme Weekly: Appointments, media rules and court closures
- Kentucky gubernatorial candidates hit with ethics complaints
- MS Supreme Court to take on eminent domain initiative lawsuit
- We Are Wisconsin raises $9.7 million, asks other groups to disclose donors
- Former policeman appointed to Judicial Council
- Lobbying reform comes to Delaware after booze industry scandal
- North Dakota governor calls for new interstate compact
- Ballot Law Update: Brown vetoes California pay-per-signature ban
- Less than one week until six Republican incumbent senators face recall
- Five incumbents fall in Mississippi state legislative primaries
- Maryland "Dream Act" referendum opponents challenge petitions
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 8/3/2011
- Five measures to appear in the state of Washington, all three initiatives cleared
- Results are in: three state executive offices will face run-off elections
- Governor Scott appoints Schreiber to Ninth Circuit
- Wisconsin recall candidates raise $1.2 million in July
- The Tuesday Count: in the home stretch - petition drives come to a close for 2011
- Local elections today in Michigan, Missouri and Ohio
- Sen. Rollie Heath makes good on efforts, submits signatures for Colorado tax initiative
- Laura Smith appointed to Fairfield County court
- We Are Wisconsin reports more than $1 million in donations last week
- State Legislative Tracker: Mississippi prepares for primaries tomorrow
- Gov. Beshear's campaign faces fundraising complaints
- Tax evasion trial tentatively scheduled for Oregon anti-tax initiative activist
- Chuck Malone appointed Chief Justice of Alabama Supreme Court
- 2011 Mississippi primaries: State Treasurer, Agriculture Commissioner and Public Service Commission
- 2011 Mississippi primaries: Governor and Lieutenant Governor
- Colorado initiative must submit signatures for ballot access (Updated)
- Federal judge strikes down matching funds provision of Maine Clean Elections Act
- 2011 Mississippi primaries: Secretary of State and Attorney General
September
- UPDATE: Gov. Abercrombie must reveal judicial candidates
- UPDATE: First woman U.S. District Judge in Maine confirmed and sworn in
- Doggett-Castro primary race heats up before the Texas redistricting ink dries
- Rhode Island Civil Union law comes under fire
- The Tuesday Count: Texas feels the heat, medical marijuana takes on Montana
- Wyoming Secretary of State challenges term limits
- Circuit court judge found guilty of misconduct
- Mississippi judge faces 30 day suspension
- Texas burns at record levels, water issues take focus in November election
- Redistricting committee adopts legislative maps
- Tennessee judiciary members Carol Solomon and Barbara Haynes stepping down from the bench
- Southard wins special election
- Alabama state senator criticized for remarks
- A look back at 2011 Alaska Legislative session
- A review of Kansas 2011 legislative session
- Nevada judge wants redistricting plan by November
- Idaho Secretary of State says redistricting maps have no legal standing
- Will a GOP supermajority in the GA legislature open the door to constitutional changes
- North Dakota gets a head start on 2012, five certified measures
- Seven new judges appointed to Maryland Circuit Courts
- Ballotpedia's 2011 Ballot Measure Breakdown: Arkansas and Colorado
- Redistricting Roundup: Lawsuits continue to pile up
- Federal judge puts Texas redistricting maps on hold
- South Dakota Supreme Court denies Marciela Diaz's appeal to be tried as juvenile
- Attorney General exasperated at the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling
- Anointed successor wins MN Senate District 61 primary
- Gun club brought before Development Review Board
- Rhode Island Governor Chafee faces off with Representative Gordon
- Utah Judge Evaluations Now Online
- Ad analysis: The West Virginia gubernatorial race
- Wyoming receives more than $300 million in revenue more than anticipated
- "Vermont Transparency Tour" to kick off next month
- Rhode Island pension system budget woes becoming hot button issue
- Pennsylvania Magisterial Judge Maryesther Merlo faces judicial sanction for conduct
- Oregon Courts informed of upcoming retirements, one new appointment made
- Lawsuits challenge North Carolina abortion law, 'Choose Life' plate
- Indiana state Rep. Floyd Grubb announces retirement
- Gov. Walker's second special session on jobs gets under way in the Wisconsin Legislature
- Group files lawsuit challenging reimbursement of Arkansas legislators
- Federal judge temporarily blocks abortion law
- Cuomo makes good on promise of transparency
- McPherson appointed to Minnesota's 10th Judicial District
- Potential government takeover of... the government
- Judge Tom Thornbrugh appointed to Oklahoma Court of Appeals
- NY Judge Joseph Covello becomes third to leave Appellate Division bench due to a lack of pay raises
- North Dakota Supreme Court ruling helps get Veteran suffering from PTSD back on his feet
- Ballot Law Update: Flurry of legal decisions as bills await action
- Second Judicial District Court receives a new judge
- Trial of Senator Currie begins
- Federal lawsuit filed against Coca Cola in West Virginia over "original formula" claims
- Citizen initiatives increase in 2011's odd-year ballot
- Utah Redistricting Committee endorses new map
- Federal 3rd Circuit Court backs Carl Lewis again in residency dispute
- NH Judge shortage affecting Cheshire County
- Validity of voter ID law depends on impact on seniors
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 9/28/2011
- FEA lawsuit against Florida religious funding amendment heads to court in October
- State Supreme Court begins community outreach project
- Justice delayed in Massachusetts
- America West Briefing Tour: Time to say "auf wiedersehen" to the 2011 Tour of Modern Direct Democracy in the west
- American West Briefing Tour: Bill Sizemore speaks exclusively for the first time out of jail with our tour group
- American West Briefing Tour: Topping off our day at Lewis and Clark College
- UPDATE:State responds to suit filed by newspaper
- The Tuesday Count: 2011 ballot measure campaigns center around five states
- Judicial appointment announced for the Maricopa County Superior Court
- American West Briefing Tour: Citizens' Initiative Review clears up the smoke on ballot measures
- Menahan to run for district judge position in 2012
- Missouri income tax initiative faces ballot wording challenge
- American West Briefing Tour: Taking Lewis & Clark by storm
- American West Briefing Tour: Dinner with Mayor Sam Adams
- Suspension recommended for attorney of ex-Judge Thomas Porteous
- State Legislative Tracker: New Mexico session ends with no Congressional redistricting map
- Six attorneys apply for county vacancy in Grand Island
- American West Briefing Tour: A tale of two Arizona initiative campaigns
- American West Briefing Tour: City of Peoria & Dane Waters
- American West Briefing Tour: Tour group pages Dr. Eric Novack, leader of Arizona health care reform
- Kent County Family Court judge announces retirement
- U.S. Court of Appeals rules against Indiana soybean farmer in Monsanto suit
- Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear challenge to power of court commissioners
- American West Briefing Tour: Friday night in Phoenix filled with recall, initiative law and Mexican food
- Iowa court misses deadline, but still no release for sexual predator
- American West Briefing Tour: An appetite for direct democracy
- Kentucky Secretary of State debate sees sparks fly over photo IDs for voting
- American West Briefing Tour: New America Foundation senior fellow Mark Paul provides jaw dropping statistics
- American West Briefing Tour: Meeting with San Francisco City Supervisor
- Five appointed to Florida's Fifth Circuit Nominating Commission
- Arkansas Supreme Court upholds water fee
- CT Gov. Dan Malloy paves way for collective bargaining for care workers
- Redistricting Roundup: States Release New Maps As Texas Faces Federal Scrutiny
- DOJ rejects two Texas maps
- Ninth Circuit Judge Pamela Rymer passes away at the age of 70
- Gresham City, Oregon Auditor position invalid after eight years
- Carley will serve as Chief Justice of Georgia Supreme Court
- American West Briefing Tour: Law professor discusses the strong and weak points of California initiative process
- American West Briefing Tour: Direct democracy advocates talk reform
- American West Briefing Tour: Day 2 offers four hour lunch filled with great direct democracy minds
- American West Briefing Tour: Participants learn about origins of direct democracy
- American West Briefing Tour: 1906 Earthquake spawns the beginning of direct democracy in California
- Alaska judge rules in favor of tax exemption for same-sex couples
- Supreme Weekly: Recusals and a surprise encounter
- Illinois Election Board sees only 5 percent of levied fines paid
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 9/21/2011
- New Hampshire local election held Tuesday
- Parties swap seats in Tuesday's special elections
- Oklahoma Cherokee election causes issues for freedmen
- Ohio medical marijuana initiative rejected a second time
- American West Briefing Tour: California presents rich history, controversial present, and unkown future in direct democracy
- Notorious Delaware killer died in prison
- Court of Civil Appeals judge to run for Supreme Court
- NC sued over matching funds for Supreme Court candidates
- Twelfth District Court appointment leaves vacancy in Alamosa County
- Ohio Supreme Court rules on lakefront property rights
- American West Briefing Tour: Day 1 begins with travel bumps, ends with welcome dinner
- Education superintendents are the best paid state executive officials in the country
- The Tuesday Count: 2011 elections near, final ballot wording cleared
- NH Superior Court Judge Arnold announces retirement
- State Legislative Tracker: Iowa special election in November could trump general elections
- Oregon Secretary of State rules that Clackamas County erroneously accepted signatures
- Conference on 'Criminal Justice in the Digital Age'
- Redistricting Roundup: New maps released in several states this week
- South Carolina Supreme Court's first black Chief Justice honored
- Basic Rights Oregon considers 2012 marriage measure
- Delaware casinos could soon be in the money; tax cuts on the table
- Currier case considered by Vermont Supreme Court
- 3rd Circuit Court panel backs Carl Lewis again in residency dispute
- Kentucky police arrest Amish men who refused to put safety signs on buggies
- Utah Democrats prepare plan for public education
- Montana Representative announces 2012 run for State Auditor
- Sentencing venue moved for man facing possible death penalty
- Poor turnout of early voters in Tennessee
- Closing arguments heard in Texas redistricting case, decision may be delayed
- Washington State redistricting commission reveals new maps
- Vermont Public Service Board seeks public comment on new technology
- North Dakota Senate minority leader considers run for governor
- Texas federal judge reprimanded for harsh orders
- Illinois voters face no ballot questions this Fall but proposals linger for 2012
- Ohio House passes redistricting plan
- Wyoming state representative resigns
- Gov. Martin O'Malley raises money for same-sex marriage campaign
- Redistricting committee adopts changes to Indian districts
- Alabama congressional redistricting not quite done yet
- Indiana Supreme Court will wait to hear Charlie White case
- Arizona election decision may affect South Carolina primary
- Breakdown: A timeline of the Nevada sports arena measure
- Two new candidates enter 2012 Iowa House District 64 race
- Kansas abortion measure among eight other similar measures proposed for 2012
- Complaint filed by Colorado sales tax increase opponents
- Hawaii Reapportionment Commission to hold final public hearing Sept. 16
- Local Rhode Island school defeats bond proposals
- Health Care Reform Law Upheld
- Loughry running as Republican for WV Supreme Court
- One Mississippi judge suspended, another let off the hook
- Two roadblocks for Virginia attorney general
- Pennsylvania Senate Majority Leader proposes changes to electoral vote distribution
- New redistricting panel to be convened after original panel blows deadline
- Prominent California Democratic campaign treasurer arrested, accused of stealing campaign funds
- Election outlook: Ballotpedia predicts no partisan changes in state executive offices
- Democrats retain seats in New York Assembly special elections
- Missouri payday loan initiative faces legal challenges
- New judge appointed to New Orleans Traffic Court
- Cornelius recall nears, mayor and two city councilors face vote
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 9/14/2011
- The Tuesday Count: states continue to solidify their ballots, Arkansas seeks earlier vote
- House and Senate clear North Carolina same-sex marriage amendment for 2012 ballot
- Oklahoma and Mississippi host local elections today
- Vacant seat on Delaware federal court one step closer to being filled
- Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge J.C. McLin dead at 64
- U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals rules in favor of South Dakota pro-life law
- Oregon Supreme Court rule against free speech in stalking case
- Rhode Island Representative Leo Medina charged with felony misappropriation of funds
- Pennsylvania Supreme Court to meet in Old City Hall for the first time in over 200 years
- Berrien County Chief Judge suspects link between the number of police officers and trial court revenue
- State Legislative Tracker: New Mexico special session in second week, six special elections in New York
- Redistricting Roundup: Oklahoma Supreme Court rejects lawsuit, Democrats file new motion
- North Dakota Supreme Court asked to overturn conviction
- Florida redistricting amendment upheld in U.S. District Court
- Wildlife advocates fight to protect rocky mountain wolves
- Minnesota Senate seat sees first competitive election for over 30 years
- Branches of government at odds in pre-K education debate
- Trial for Connecticut blogger begins
- Governor Brewer appoints two in Pima County
- Delaware County Circuit Court judges release new 'social networking policy'
- Circuit court judge Michael R. Roseberry announces retirement
- Two Illinois Second Judicial Circuit Court Judges announce retirement
- Commission says Maryland judges are underpaid
- Redistricting Roundup: Another deadline missed
- Louisiana Agriculture and Insurance Commissioner races draw last minute challengers, Treasurer unopposed
- Supreme Court denies appeal in 2002 shooting case
- Third District judge finds abortion law constitutional
- Massachusetts judicial system to overhaul hiring practices
- Louisiana Sec. of State and Attorney General races draw no Democratic contenders
- California "Amazon Sales Tax" referendum efforts come to halt
- Ten candidates in race for Louisiana governor
- North Carolina legislators face more than 10 proposed constitutional amendments
- Supreme Weekly: Transparency is the word
- Judge Named for Salt Lake City Justice Court
- Almost three-fourths of filed initiatives cleared for circulation in Massachusetts
- Federal judge refuses to put Carl Lewis back on NJ Senate ballot
- Kentucky Secretary of State race tightens up as fall campaign season begins
- Nominees to succeed Jackson Peters announced
- Finalists named for Eighth Judicial District
- Brown vetoes California badge requirement
- Michigan lawmakers prepare to discuss amendment for a part-time legislature
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 9/7/2011
- Idaho redistricting committee misses deadline for map, will head to court
- Three vacancies on the Minnesota Court of Appeals to be filled
- The Tuesday Count: hundreds of initiatives filed for 2012
- Ballot order set for both Maine 2011 ballot questions
- Redistricting Roundup: More drama unfolding over maps
- Zeldon retiring after 20 years on bench
- Supreme Weekly: All over the map
- CT Gov. Dan Malloy calls Ron Paul an "idiot" over anti-FEMA comments
- Dover, DE may lose annual elections
October
- UPDATE: Finalists submitted to Governor for vacancies in Elko
- Election preview: Voters go to polls tomorrow in Louisiana for 25 state legislative races
- State Legislative Tracker: Regular, special and recall elections on the ballot tomorrow
- Wyoming cemetery trustee to get back money paid from overturned conviction
- Pennsylvania beefs up road safety legislation
- Longview City Attorney appointed to Cowlitz County Superior Court
- Cuomo appoints executive director of Port Authority
- Voter ID shuttle service gets its first user
- Bribery charges reinstated against New Mexico district judge
- Maryland Republicans clash with Governor
- Michigan Representative seeks change to recall rules
- Montana Governor makes an offer to downstream states
- Nebraska Senators called for special election
- Oregon special election scheduled for November 8 vote
- Texans to vote on ten constitutional amendments next week
- Shumlin campaign contributions questioned
- State Legislative Tracker: Republicans predicted to gain control of two chambers
- A look back at Kansas 2010 ballot measure a year later
- Nevada judge approves Congressional and state legislative maps
- Alaska borrough files motion for removal from redistricting lawsuit
- North Dakota farming amendment efforts continue for the 2012 ballot
- Ballotpedia's 2011 Ballot Measure Breakdown: All states
- Election preview: Lone Colorado ballot measure faces voter decision
- New Mexico judge clears way for court cases on redistricting
- New Hampshire city of Rochester to decide on Police Commission
- The final hour of signature gathering arrives for South Dakota 2012 proposed initiatives
- Judge Shackley Raffetto receives award for exceptional judicial competence
- Former Kentucky circuit court judge disbarred for misconduct
- Wyoming redistricting process advances
- Proposed amendment would tie Alabama state legislators' salary to median state income
- In 2011, California sees sharp decline in local ballot measures
- Federal vacancies still a problem for Atlanta's courts
- Hundley joins Madison County court
- Student loans on the ballot in Texas
- New Federal Judge Sworn In
- Judge Wolf declares killer's death sentence unfair, grants new trial
- Missouri minimum wage set for 2012, initiative proposed
- Candidates in the Iowa special election race face off in debate
- New Hampshire Supreme Court continues tour, holding sessions at local schools
- Redistricting Roundup: Governor threatens to impeach redistricting commission members
- Twin Falls County to bring redistricting challenge to Idaho Supreme Court
- Federal courts inch closer to deciding fate of Texas redistricting maps
- Maryland court declares old law unconstitutional in lead paint case
- Iowa judge retires due to medical problems
- Five states appeal asian carp case to the Supreme Court
- Some Illinois court records to be available electronically
- Kentucky executive elections approach
- Supreme Weekly: Playing politics
- Ballotpedia's 2011 Ballot Measure Breakdown: Washington
- Tomblin sets the stage for his official assumption of West Virginia governorship
- Florida's religious funding amendment for the 2012 ballot heads to court today
- Judge strikes Arizona Clean Elections measure from 2012 ballot
- "A Woman’s Right to Know Act" now law in North Carolina
- "Right-to-work" bill on the agenda for Indiana in 2012
- Ballot Law Update: October sees variety of legal developments
- Tennessee Judicial Nominating Commission narrows field to three candidates
- Governor Dennis Daugaard appoints two judges to the 7th Judicial Circuit
- Occupy Providence case comes before the Rhode Island Supreme Court
- Election Coverage:Run-up to the General Election, Pennsylvania 2011
- Arizona governor's lawsuit dismissed by federal judge
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 10/26/2011
- Delaware improves process for open records requests
- Michigan court files go online
- Florida welfare drug tests temporarily blocked by federal judge
- Federal Circuit Court judge passes away after 31 years on the bench
- The Tuesday Count: donations provide big backdrop as 2011 elections take center stage
- State Rep. Larson: Standardize Halloween in Connecticut to fall on a Saturday
- Washington R-71 petition release halted
- Competitiveness dips in 2011 state legislative elections compared to 2010
- Complaint alleges that federal judge is too old to hear cases
- Pre-election campaign contributions top $40 million for 2011 ballot measures
- Treasurer Gina Raimondo criss-crosses Rhode Island to warn of pension crisis
- State Legislative Tracker: Louisiana incumbents dominate legislative primaries
- Indiana Lawmakers Attempt to Clarify Right to Resist Police
- Election results: 2011 Louisiana primary
- Chief Justice Myron Steele Interview
- Election aftermath: Republicans maintain control of Louisiana state senate
- Election aftermath: Republicans sweep state executive races
- Election aftermath: 3 Louisiana measures approved, 2 defeated in primaries (updated)
- Election results: Louisiana ballot measures
- Election results: Louisiana state executive offices
- Judge McGee suspended, rehearing denied
- Wisconsin League of Women Voters files suit against voter photo ID law
- Redistricting Roundup: Another week, another special session leads to a completed map
- Election preview: Louisiana ballot measures focus on state budget funds
- New Judges for Utah's Judicial Districts
- Ballotpedia's 2011 Ballot Measures Breakdown: Ohio and Texas
- Cook County Illinois woman charged with election felony
- Oklahoma Cherokee Chief election final
- Pension quagmire pits Christie against judges
- Governor Malloy announces two appointments
- 4th and 9th Judicial District nominees forwarded to Governor Heineman
- Group challenges law requiring disclosure of campaign spending
- Oklahoma redistricting bill would require Judges to live in same area as their seat
- Election preview: 144 legislative seats up for election in Louisiana on Saturday
- North Dakota Supreme Court rules in unlawful deer killing case
- Gov. Christie calls for constitutional amendment following court ruling on judicial pay
- UPDATE: First woman U.S. District Judge in Maine confirmed and sworn in
- Supreme Weekly: Appointments and the politics of rulings
- Election preview: Seven state executive races in Louisiana
- Alaska Judicial Council evaluates applicants for Fourth District vacancy
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 10/19/2011
- New Orleans City Attorney confirmed as newest Louisiana federal judge
- Green Party candidates make good showing in Tuesday's special elections
- The Tuesday Count: a budget-heavy October ballot approaches for Louisiana
- Washington State releases Referendum 71 petitions following ruling
- Connecticut legislature to hold special session on jobs
- Rhonda Wood declares candidacy for Court of Appeals
- Appointment made in North Carolina 24th District
- Request for federal documents blocked by district court judge
- State Legislative Tracker: Louisiana all set for primaries on Saturday
- New drug courts open for business in Colorado
- Newly appointed Florida judge must move before joining court
- Retiring Justice Zeldon seeks appointment as senior judge
- What do Californians like? Ballot initiatives and getting information from the internet
- Vermont Supreme Court carries on annual custom
- Eastern District of Texas loses two judges
- U.S. Senator Leahy takes a stand on maple syrup, same-sex marriage
- New York Senate Republicans rewarded for marriage equality votes
- Virginia State Bar to decide on blog regulation
- Gary Stubblefield announces bid for Arkansas State Senate seat
- Perry to run for State Senate in 2012
- Audits spur new election safeguards
- Judge Myers to retire, Governor seeks new judge for Mississippi Court of Appeals
- Suspended Upshur County judge cleared of oppression charges
- Massachusetts state Senator resigns, 2012 special election planned
- Top Republican officials urge state Senate candidate to drop out of race
- An initial look at the 2012 Kansas House elections
- Governor Corbett releases education reform plan
- Delaware New Castle County's Kovach challenges U.S. Rep. Carney
- Idaho District Judge rules in favor of law facing 2012 referendum
- Eleventh U.S. Circuit Court rules on injunction of Alabama immigration law
- Nebraska governor appoints new second district senator
- Michigan bill proposed to allow governor more appointments
- Redistricting Roundup: Both parties express disdain with maps
- Wisconsin recall fever, take 2
- North Dakota Sen. Garnos cuts his term short, announces retirement
- Alfred Turner awarded new trial by Tennessee Supreme Court
- Candidates chosen to fill Kansas magistrate vacancy
- Vacancies and new appointments on the Circuit Courts in South Dakota
- Representative Curry Todd charged with DUI
- Michigan courts halt recall vote for state Rep. Paul Scott
- Real estate investor sentenced in federal court
- Ballotpedia's 2011 Ballot Measure Breakdown: Mississippi and New Jersey
- City of Keizer to bring case before Oregon Court of Appeals
- Smile! U.S. District Court in Massachusetts to allow video cameras
- NC House Speaker under fire for suggesting state 'divide and conquer' welfare recipents
- Missouri Secretary of State clears new income tax replacement initiative text
- Oklahoma Board of Judicial Compensation votes for 6% increase in judicial salaries
- Freshman Iowa state legislator calls on GOP leader to resign
- North Dakota District Court Judge sentences Kirkpatrick to life in prison
- Supreme Weekly: Football, insurance companies and the death penalty
- Indiana state Sen. Beverly Gard announces retirement
- WV Judges go back to school for three day prep on new laws
- Charter and budget issues get added to local Rhode Island November ballot
- Moved primary means earlier campaigning allowed for Ohio candidates
- Underwear Bomber unexpectedly changes plea
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 10/12/2011
- Modified Oregon Measure 73 reduces prison forecast
- New Jersey poll reveals continued support for sports betting
- Election outlook: Ballotpedia's final predictions for state executive elections
- Arkansas judges searching for solutions to budget shortfall
- The Tuesday Count: Election dates change in the west, campaign money racks up in the east
- Elections held in Oklahoma today, variety of issues to be decided
- Kentucky Supreme Court to hear religious billboard case
- Initiative activity in 2011 produces small percentage of certified proposals
- Colorado judges rules against Secretary of State's requested injunction
- State Legislative Tracker: Redistricting dominates legislative action
- Minnesota judges take a turn at redistricting
- Two new Illinois associate judges chosen to serve on circuit courts
- Supreme court upholds ruling in assault case
- Celebration of California's 100th anniversary of direct democracy held in Sacramento
- New Mexico public regulation commissioner pleads guilty to felony charges; tenders resignation
- Redistricting Roundup: Parties continue accusations of gerrymandering
- Idaho Education Association will appeal to state's high court
- Woman joins Delaware Court of Chancery
- Retired Supreme Court justice weighs in on healthcare debate
- Maryland same-sex marriage campaign launches with an ad featuring Gov. O'Malley
- New district judge appointed in central Nebraska
- Supreme Weekly: Cases across the country
- Obama Nominates Judge Brian C. Wimes to Serve on the United States District Court
- Ballotpedia's 2011 Ballot Measure Breakdown: Louisiana and Maine
- Judge Wanger retires at age 70
- Minnesota board releases guidelines for ballot measure donor disclosure
- Connecticut unions pressure Malloy over fall bonuses
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 10/5/2011
- Kentucky AG Race: Todd P'Pool TV ads hammer Jack Conway on health care, energy policy
- Washington's Referendum 71 petition signature debate continues
- Judge Miller to retire from Putnam County Court
- Breaking news: Tomblin wins 2011 West Virginia Governor election
- Breaking news: West Virginia Governor election coverage
- Medical marijuana will be placed before voters in 2012
- State Legislative Tracker: Current state legislative partisan breakdown
- Like 2009, tax issues dominate 2011 ballot measures once again
- Menendez sworn-in to Juneau Superior Court
- Approved Alaska 2010 parental notification measure under legal fire
- General election season opens tomorrow in West Virginia
- Recommendations made for vacancy on the DC Court of Appeals
- Illinois eavesdropping law faces challenges
- Indiana Supreme Court seeks advice about senior judge program
- Ann McClure becomes first woman chief of Texas Eighth Court of Appeals
- Kittitas County Superior Court judge retires from service
November
- South Dakota Supreme Court upholds conviction of baby murderer
- Rhode Island Supreme Court "rides the circuit" again
- Former Wyoming Supreme Court Justice dies at 83
- Vermont Judge Sends Suspects Home
- Las Cruces magistrate judge to step down
- Judge Samuel T. Powell, III on to Retirement
- Pennsylvania state senator enters race for state attorney general
- Redistricting hearings start next week
- Utah Judge Asked to Dismiss Case
- Former Montana representative announces 2012 candidacy for state senate
- Nevada Secretary of State opposes redistricting addendum
- Michigan Senate passes anti-bullying law
- Nebraska Senator nears re-election decision
- Wyoming committee to consider redistricting plans
- Tennessee Senate task force toughens lottery-funded scholarship standards
- UPDATE: Finalists submitted to Governor for vacancies in Elko
- Clark Hall endorsed by Arkansas AG in U.S. House bid
- Ballot Law Update: Signer privacy and redistricting generate legal battles
- Beason removed as Rules committee chair
- Reapportionment Commission, Governor submit breifs in Hawaii redistricting challenge
- South Carolina to release list of voters without IDs
- A refresher in the recall process in Kansas
- Following test, iPads to return for Oregon 2012 elections
- A summary of the Nevada sports arena initiative
- 2012 Alaska measure lone proposal on the ballot - so far
- Lawsuit questioning actions of Gov. Cuomo, New York state Senate to proceed
- Kentucky to reconsider petition process
- New Jersey expands rehabilitation programs for non-violent offenders
- Delaware gives permission and funding for clean-energy plant
- Shumlin named "2011 Green Governor of the Year"
- Hawaii Judicial Selection Commission decides to release names
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 11/30/2011
- Federal judge allows protesters to remain in park
- Campaign to recall Wisconsin Gov. Walker announces half of necessary signatures already collected
- University of North Dakota's nickname battle may be headed to the statewide ballot in 2012
- Washington special session begins with review of temporary sales tax increase
- Arizona Governor nixes special session for potential redistricting commission repeal measure
- Carol Hansen to retire from Oklahoma Civil Appeals Court
- Gov. Kasich appoints judge in Cuyahoga County
- Maryland GOP wins minor battle on sprawl limits
- Precious metals are legal tender in Utah but are not yet accepted
- Idaho Court of Appeals upholds school's search of student's car
- The Tuesday Count: State's voters to decide on tax increase in the newest addition to 2012 count
- Connecticut sets presidential primary for April 24
- South Carolina remains first in the south for the presidential primary
- An early look at 2012 races for Minnesota Senate
- Chris Carney chosen to replace Jim Forrester in North Carolina Senate
- While presidential politics take over the state, Iowa legislature prepares for 2012 session
- Indiana Republicans prepare to take on unions with "right-to-work" legislation in 2012
- Providence Rhode Island City Council Election Today
- Mary Ann Gunn prohibited from serving on court
- Federal judge allows citizens to challenge post office gun ban
- Christopher Droney confirmed to federal appellate court
- Judge J.D. McKay to become a reserve judge
- Judge George Paine II violated ethics but will not be disciplined
- Another hearing takes place in attempt to unseat Indiana Secretary of State
- Minnesota gets two new judges
- State Legislative Tracker: Partisan count update
- Georgia, 12 people charged with voter fraud in 2010 election
- "Bigfoot" actor pursues free speech rights in NH Supreme Court
- NJ Supreme Court fastracks pension lawsuit
- Pennsylvania administrative judge appointed
- Five apply for Georgia Superior Court seat
- Wygonik takes the reins of Michigan's 19th District
- Judge Gasaway steps down on 75th birthday
- Nebraska woman fights order to testify
- Judge makes mistake in sentencing drug dealer
- 5 year vacancy on Delaware District Court ends
- Governor Kitzhaber puts hold on Oregon executions
- Drunk driving case reaches Massachusetts Supreme Court
- Two Louisiana judges win run-off elections
- Iowa Court of Appeals upholds journalist's free speech
- From 2004 through 2010, spending on California propositions exceeded $1.8 billion
- Texas Supreme Court suspends Judge William Adams after viral beating video
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 11/23/2011
- Court postpones congressional candidate filing deadling in Illinois
- Mississippi Judges could draw redistricting map for state
- First of many Massachusetts petition drive deadlines arrives for initiatives (Updated)
- The Tuesday Count: Petitions circulate, lawmakers bicker on the eve of a busy 2012
- Former Murray State University Board of Regents Chairman begins role as federal bankruptcy judge
- State Legislative Tracker: 2012 primary dates continue to change
- New Hampshire education amendment headed to a vote next week
- Chief Judge in North Carolina elected to national organization
- U.S. District Judge of Tennessee sworn to Sixth Circuit bench
- Two judicial openings in Florida due to misconduct
- Oklahoma Governor sets special election date for vacant Legislative seats
- Filing for 2012 election begins in Alabama
- How many signatures required to repeal Measure Q? Confusion reigns
- Two DC federal judges announce plans to retire
- Election aftermath: Rough night for incumbents in Louisiana state legislative elections
- Election aftermath: Louisiana Amendment 1 gets approved by voters (Updated)
- Election results: Louisiana real estate transfer tax, Amendment 1
- Redistricting Roundup: Court presence steadily increasing in redistricting
- Missouri proposed minimum wage initiative faces lawsuit
- Election preview: to ban Louisiana real estate transfer taxes or not
- Federal court releases interim Texas redistricting plans after maps denied preclearance
- California Supreme Court gives standing to ballot measure sponsors
- Supreme Weekly: Election fever - Races in Mississippi, Montana, Washington and West Virginia
- Changes to Pinal County selection coming in 2013
- In California, three propositions await signature verification
- Proposition 8's defeat leaves many Texans scratching their heads
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 11/16/2011
- Judge Stallman rules against occupy protesters
- Appointment made to Washington Supreme Court
- N.M. Supreme Court Chief Justice denies recusal request
- Wyoming house vacancy filled
- Two more Amish men convicted for failing to display buggy signs
- Maine high court to rule on health insurance case
- Judge Adams fights to maintain custody of younger daughter
- Keystone XL pipeline to be rerouted in Nebraska
- Montana GOP gubernatorial candidate names running mate
- Attorneys suspened by Nevada Supreme Court
- Justice Carlson to leave Mississippi Supreme Court
- O'Donnell considering run for 5th congressional district seat
- Three recommended for Minnesota Court of Appeals judgeship
- Legislators argue about photo ID law, voters left confused
- Creal leaves Ann Arbor District Court for good
- UPDATE: Felony charges against Planned Parenthood dismissed
- Sandstrom to run for Utah's new congressional district
- Voters challenge South Carolina's redistricting plan
- Governors back repeal of DOMA
- A refresher in Kansas Redistricting process
- Court says HSTA complaint must await HLRB decision
- Two Idaho 2012 initiatives sure to stir up controversy
- Idaho Supreme Court says Lewiston stormwater fee is unconstitutional
- Election wrap-up: November 8th local ballot measure results
- The Tuesday Count: 2011 ballot measure results give a segue to 2012
- Possible move to salaried legislators in the works in New Mexico
- Basic Rights Oregon drops 2012 referendum efforts to overturn same-sex marriage ban
- Florida legislators seek to change 2012 property tax amendment prior to vote
- Louisiana attorney general sues to retain congressional seats
- Tomblin takes oath of office; legislature considers amending term limits
- Pennsylvania governor signs texting ban into law
- New Jersey sports betting legalization efforts continue following November vote
- UPDATE: Gov. Abercrombie must reveal judicial candidates
- Hunger strike case heard by Connecticut Supreme Court
- Judge Ishii announces move to senior status
- Supreme Court decides to hear healthcare reform case
- WV Supreme Court sponsors initiative to tackle truancy
- Wind Protesters Face Potential Arrests
- Judge Elsa Lamelas to retire
- Utah Judiciary Council Receives New Member
- New York to expand special medical malpractice courts
- State Legislative Tracker: Incumbents dominate elections
- NH Supreme Court limits access to police records
- New Salem courthouse sheds some light on judicial matters
- Four candidates recommended for Maryland Court of Appeals
- Ohio appointment still does not settle 2010 election
- FAA inspector charged with taking bribes pleads guilty
- New Orleans judges spend big on state-funded trips
- Redistricting Roundup: How this year's elections impact redistricting
- Two days after being re-elected, MS state Sen. Tollison switches parties
- Election wrap-up: 18 of 27 ballot measures approved across the country
- Election wrap-up: What you need to know about the November 8th state executive elections
- Election wrap-up: Down ballot state executive races
- Senior federal judge James Barrett dies at the age of 89
- Today: post-election analysis webinar (presentations available)
- Ohio Issues 1 and 2 fail, Issue 3 passes
- California voters approve over 70% of local tax and bond proposals
- Indiana Attorney General lobbies congress to stop telemarketing bill
- Election aftermath: What you need to know about yesterday's state legislative elections
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 11/9/2011
- Local Oklahoma results, Tulsa amendments split
- 2011 Election Results: Pennsylvania appellate courts
- Election aftermath: Democrats hold Iowa Senate, Independent wins in Missouri special elections
- Election aftermath: 7 Texas amendments approved, 3 defeated
- Election aftermath: Washington's liquor privatization and long-term care initiatives passing, toll initiative is too close to call
- Voters remove Michigan state Rep. Paul Scott from office
- Election aftermath: Rare off-year Arkansas measure overwhelmingly approved
- Election aftermath: Recount likely to determine control of Virginia State Senate
- Election aftermath: New Jersey's sports betting amendment appears approved
- Arizona State Senate President Russell Pearce successfully recalled from office
- Election aftermath: Two out of three GOP-backed measures approved by Mississippi voters
- Election aftermath: Maine voters say no to gambling, yes to redistricting and same-day voting
- Bryant scores Republican victory in Mississippi gubernatorial election; many down ballot races follow suit
- Local election results: Seven out of ten measures approved
- Election aftermath: Ohio Issues 1 and 2 fail, Issue 3 passes
- Breaking news: Beshear and Democrats win big in Kentucky state executive races
- Three candidates forwarded to Governor Haslam for Court of Criminal Appeals vacancy
- Heidi Linngren appointed to South Dakota 7th Judicial Circuit
- Convicted killer Craig Price appeals contempt charge to Rhode Island Supreme Court
- Jackson sworn in on federal bench
- Oklahoma Special District Judge Allen Klein to retire at the end of the year
- North Dakota Supreme Court to hear electronic records case
- Jane Triche-Milazzo confirmed by Senate for Louisiana judgeship
- VA Supreme Court exempts State Corporation Commission from open records law
- Cook county judge hopefuls attend 'the slating' to lobby for Democratic Party endorsements
- 18 apply for Iowa Court of Appeals judgeship
- Election preview: 2011 state and local measures serve as precursor to 2012
- Ohio Senate Bill 5's fate all boils down to residents' votes on Issue 2
- Election preview: More than 400 state legislative seats up for election tomorrow
- Election preview: Kentucky to elect top state officers
- Election preview: Mississippi holds historic elections tomorrow
- Groups pushing for more African-Americans on courts
- Dinosaur dispute case sent to settlement talks
- Di Toro sworn in to D.C. Superior Court
- North Dakota sues Minnesota over 2007 clean energy law
- Simon says: Tax Amazon sales in Indiana
- Missouri judge considers whether Governor Nixon exceeded his constitutional powers
- Local Colorado election results, majority of issues approved
- Period to circulate recall petitions in Wisconsin begins today
- Redistricting Roundup: Governor kicks redistricting chair off commission
- Alaskan tribal courts granted power over family law issues
- You're invited: post election analysis webinar next Thursday
- Supreme Weekly: Election fever - Races in Alabama, Oregon and Georgia
- Viral video raises ire toward Judge Adams
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 11/2/2011
- Election Results: Colorado Proposition 103 rejected by voters
- Colorado Election Updates: Keep track of Proposition 103
- Federal judge puts a hold on arresting Occupy movement protesters in Nashville
- The Tuesday Count: As another 2011 election arrives, 2012 begins to stir up again
- Over 2,300 measures featured on local ballots in November
- Polls open in Colorado, tax increase at the forefront
December
- No wage cut for Minnehaha County deputies, judge rules
- Proposition 22 an insufficient bulwark against Brown's plan to end state's redevelopment agencies
- New Jersey decides on new congressional map
- Redistricting Roundup: Commission looks to approve map before deadline
- Washington marijuana supporters submit thousands of petition signatures
- Judge Bates retiring from Mississippi Justice Court
- Michigan judge suspended by Supreme Court
- Iowa Supreme Court Chief testifies before U.S. Congress on cameras in the courtroom
- Rhode Island attorney sues Supreme Court
- Chutich and Rodenberg appointed to Minnesota Court of Appeals
- Ballot Law Update: 2011 Year in Review
- Ferrara confirmed to Massachusetts Superior Court
- Maryland Governor makes Christmas judicial appointments
- Utah Court of Appeals Reconsiders Teen's Case
- Louisiana insurer must pay $93M, Supreme Court rules
- Vermont Supreme Court Rules Tax Information Private
- Conspiracy to Have Judge Killed Thwarted
- Federal judge orders Idaho state Medicaid division to reevaluate reimbursement rates
- The Tuesday Count: A rush of developments occur in 2011's last breaths
- Hawaii judge rules that federal government does not owe defense court fees for failed prosecution
- NM Representative proposes bill to rename state federal courthouse
- John A. Olson appointed to Seventh Judicial District
- NCAA says lawsuit over nickname controversy should be thrown out
- West Virginia University and Big East Conference in jurisdiction fight over lawsuits concerning WVU's transition to the Big 12
- NH Republicans propose amendments to alter structure of state courts
- Three Nebraskan judges named to presiding positions
- A Miracle in Sussex County
- Federal immigration lawsuit to proceed in Eleventh Circuit
- Chiropractors cheer Oklahoma Supreme Court decision
- Redistricting Roundup: A holiday gift for candidates as states approve new maps before end of the year
- Court run by clerks while judge vacations in China
- Justice Eakin back to rhyming ways
- Gov. Hickenlooper to appeal ruling to state Supreme Court
- Judge McManus to retire from Nevada County Superior Court
- Connecticut Supreme Court takes over redistricting
- Judge Donnelly appointed chair of commission
- Decision by State Board of Elections could quash public funding
- Gov. Beebe appoints judge to Seventh Circuit
- Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice ruled in cases involving law firm that represented him without charge
- Nevada District judge Robert Perry passed away
- Recall signatures go before judge in Maricopa County
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 12/21/2011
- South Carolina Supreme Court rules illegal gaming machines to be destroyed
- Gerry Alexander to leave WA Supreme Court
- Michael Boggs to join Georgia Court of Appeals
- Tribal law judges reunite Montana tribe
- The Tuesday Count: Lawsuit knocks measure from ballot for the time being
- Proposed New Jersey bill could move school elections to November
- Applications available for 107th Indiana Supreme Court Justice
- Missouri's Robin Carnahan asked to refrain from writing proposed renewable energy initiative language (Updated)
- Williams sworn in to DC Superior Court
- State Legislative Tracker: States finish up 2011 work, go on holiday break
- John T. Fowlkes nominated to serve as federal judge for the Western District of Tennessee
- District court judge accused of ethics violation for second time
- Judge Barbara Crowder returning challenged campaign donations
- Redistricting Roundup: Two states alter 2012 primary dates
- It's a long shot, but...FL Supreme Court asks for more judges
- Wyoming Supreme Court to review life sentence
- Snohomish Family Drug Court judge retires
- Montana man challenges 2011 medical marijuana law
- Nebraska Governor supports speeding up Keystone XL process
- Michigan lawmakers approve rules for film incentive program
- The process of placing a Kansas measure on the ballot
- With 2012 coming, Idaho initiative supporters must meet May deadline
- Ruling on abortion initiative in Nevada near
- Alabama officials support changes to immigration law
- South Dakota legal battles to require $1.23 million in 2012
- Nevada Supreme Court closing in on its 60,000th case
- West Virginia Treasurer under federal investigation, may draw challengers in 2012 election
- Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission releases 2010 analysis
- Judge Williams to lead Criminal Division of Baltimore City's Circuit Court
- Kentucky court system requests $62 million budget increase
- Idaho man will appeal marijuana case to state's high court
- New York-New Jersey Port Authority gets a fresh face
- Durfee to head Rhode Island's Judicial Nominating Commission
- Maine Supreme Court upholds life sentence in attempted murder case
- Louisiana to elect one of five public service commissioners in 2012
- Voter ID law stalled in Pennsylvania state Senate
- Kansas Supreme Court hears arguments on smoking ban
- Brock challenges Shumlin for Vermont's top seat
- Supreme Weekly: Michigan, Ohio, New Mexico and Colorado
- Change is in the air for Virginia's top office
- US Attorney General to review new voting laws in Mississippi, Rhode Island and other states
- Attorney argues conflict of interest in two Oregon Supreme Court decisions
- Newly elected New Jersey Assemblywoman faces court challenge
- Missouri researchers to take a closer look at online voting
- Delaware GOP hopes to unite to capitalize on redistricting
- Minnesota House Speaker releases proposed 2012 calendar
- Kentucky Dems say gambling amendment is a gamble
- Oregon gillnet fishing initiative returns to the state attorney general for ballot language changes
- Case against Judge Williams to proceed with more charges
- Florida ruling kicks religious funding amendment off the 2012 ballot
- Vacancy announced in Yuma County
- NH High Court to hear open meetings case addressing attorney-client privilege
- Candidate declares for Arkansas State Senate
- Derek K. Smith appointed to the 21st circuit court in Tennessee
- Jason A. Rossell sworn in as Kenosha County Circuit Court judge
- Chancellor Fair to join Mississippi Court of Appeals
- Jenkins appointed to Orleans Parish District Court
- Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown seeks re-election in 2012
- Utah legislators battle over education funding
- Tennessee GOP leaders push for estate and Hall tax cuts
- WV Judges propose steep penalties for truancy to the WV Legislature
- Man gets life for conspiring to murder NJ Federal Judge
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 12/14/2011
- Occupy Oklahoma City injunction denied
- Challenger who nearly defeated speaker to seek re-election in New Mexico again in 2012
- Rulings could curb domestic violence on reservations
- Drug-free in Mississippi
- Bartolomei appointed to Minnesota Fourth Judicial District
- Texas elections in state of confusion after US Supreme Court blocks redistricting maps
- The Tuesday Count: A pair of citizen initiatives elevate 2012 count in two states
- Federal lawsuit challenges Wisconsin voter ID law
- Proposed Oklahoma performance audit amendment may be on November 2012 ballot
- North Carolina Republicans seek immigration law in 2012
- Veto by Iowa Governor ruled unconstitutional
- Chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party resigns
- Jerry Sandusky hearing starts today
- Judge Shirron to retire from Seventh Circuit
- Governor Criticizes Judicial-Selection Process
- Ohio election law veto referendum scheduled to appear on the 2012 ballot
- State Legislative Tracker: Candidates file in Illinois and Ohio
- Justice Holland has book published in Taiwan
- Redistricting Roundup: Only weeks remain in 2011, with many maps unfinished
- Proposition 8 supporters ask appeals court to overturn ruling
- Bower appointed to Iowa Court of Appeals
- Maryland "Dream Act" referendum opponents drop half of legal challenge, case continues
- 4th Circuit to hear cockfighting case
- Supreme Weekly: Freshman governors and their 2011 Supreme Court appointments
- Cloture vote on DC candidate ends in filibuster
- Blagojevich sentenced to 14 years in prison
- New chief judge in Midland County, Michigan
- Alaska coastal management initiative given go-ahead for signature collection
- Approved liquor privatization measure faces lawsuit in state of Washington
- Chief Justice Shepard to retire from Indiana Supreme Court
- Federal Courts, Empty Benches:The Wednesday Vacancy Count 12/7/2011
- Judge dismisses murder charge
- Three races decided, one to run-off in Georgia special elections
- Deadline to turn in validated signatures arrives for MA initiatives (Updated)
- Appeals court rejects insanity claim in Cynthia Lord case
- The Tuesday Count: Two governors, two separate tax increase proposals
- Florida term limit lawsuits leads to possible amendment
- Two death penalty sentences reversed in California
- Ohio Judicial Center dedicated
- State Legislative Tracker: Collective bargaining on the agenda for 2012
- Gov. Lynch's education amendment defeated by the House, another proposal remains pending
- Four Massachusetts initiatives still alive for ballot access
- Five judges appointed to DC courts
- Redistricting Roundup: Court drawn maps seeming likely to be used in Texas for 2012 elections
- Supreme Weekly: Election fever - Races in Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas
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