January 21, 2022 •
Ethics Committee Recommends Removal of State Senator
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Tennessee State Capitol Building
The Tennessee Ethics Committee has voted to move Sen. Katrina Robinson’s case in front of the full Senate after a 4-1 vote to remove Robinson from her seat. Robinson has been convicted of four counts of wire fraud and is […]
The Tennessee Ethics Committee has voted to move Sen. Katrina Robinson’s case in front of the full Senate after a 4-1 vote to remove Robinson from her seat.
Robinson has been convicted of four counts of wire fraud and is awaiting sentencing scheduled for March 3.
January 19, 2022 •
Alabama Special Session Announced
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Alabama State Capitol Building
Gov. Kay Ivey announced a special session to address how the state will use the remaining first-round funds from the American Rescue Plan. Alabama still has about $443 million left to be used for pandemic-related health care services and reimbursement. […]
Gov. Kay Ivey announced a special session to address how the state will use the remaining first-round funds from the American Rescue Plan.
Alabama still has about $443 million left to be used for pandemic-related health care services and reimbursement.
This session will begin on January 19.
January 19, 2022 •
Bill to Limit Campaign Contributions Dies in Committee
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The Virginia Senate Privileges and Elections Committee has rejected a proposal to cap what are currently unlimited campaign contributions to state candidates. Senate Bill 44 would have limited the amount someone can give a candidate to $20,000 per election.
The Virginia Senate Privileges and Elections Committee has rejected a proposal to cap what are currently unlimited campaign contributions to state candidates.
Senate Bill 44 would have limited the amount someone can give a candidate to $20,000 per election.
January 14, 2022 •
Contractors Required to Reveal Political Contributions
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The Delaware County Council has voted to approve an ordinance requiring contractors to disclose if they have made contributions for candidates running for certain county or state offices as well as political parties or political action committees. Disclosure forms will […]
The Delaware County Council has voted to approve an ordinance requiring contractors to disclose if they have made contributions for candidates running for certain county or state offices as well as political parties or political action committees.
Disclosure forms will be included in the publicly posted agenda materials for the applicable council meeting and will also be posted on the county website.
The ordinance will be effective in April.
January 14, 2022 •
Illinois In-person Session Work Canceled
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Illinois State Capitol Building
The Illinois General Assembly has canceled in-person work for a second week due to COVID-19 concerns. Of the nine scheduled session days, eight have now been pushed to remote. Committee meetings can still be viewed by the public on the […]
The Illinois General Assembly has canceled in-person work for a second week due to COVID-19 concerns.
Of the nine scheduled session days, eight have now been pushed to remote.
Committee meetings can still be viewed by the public on the Legislature’s website.
January 10, 2022 •
West Virginia Special Session Called
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West Virginia Capitol Building - O Palsson
West Virginia Gov. Justice has called for a special session on January 10 to consider and act upon several items relating to economic development. These items include a bill establishing a “West Virginia Industrial Advancement Act” and supplemental appropriation bills.
West Virginia Gov. Justice has called for a special session on January 10 to consider and act upon several items relating to economic development.
These items include a bill establishing a “West Virginia Industrial Advancement Act” and supplemental appropriation bills.
January 10, 2022 •
New York Special Elections Scheduled
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New York Gov. Hochul announced special elections for February 15 to fill vacancies in Assembly District 60 and 72. The seats became vacant when former Assembly members Charles Barron and Carmen De La Rosa began serving on the New York […]
New York Gov. Hochul announced special elections for February 15 to fill vacancies in Assembly District 60 and 72.
The seats became vacant when former Assembly members Charles Barron and Carmen De La Rosa began serving on the New York City Council.
January 6, 2022 •
New York Governor Wants to Replace JCOPE
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Governor Kathy Hochul - By: Marc A. Hermann / MTA
During the 2022 State of the State speech, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a plan to replace the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) with an independent watchdog agency prioritizing transparency. While JCOPE members are appointed by elected officials, the new […]
During the 2022 State of the State speech, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a plan to replace the Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) with an independent watchdog agency prioritizing transparency.
While JCOPE members are appointed by elected officials, the new agency would have a rotating board of five members made up of the 15 state-accredited law school deans or their designees.
These members will be prohibited from communicating with outside parties regarding any potential or ongoing investigations.
Unlike JCOPE, the new agency would be subject to the Freedom of Information Law and the Open Meetings Law.
December 23, 2021 •
Arizona State Senator Resigns
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Arizona State Capitol - by Visitor7
Arizona State Sen. Jamescita Peshlakai resigned her position on Wednesday, December 22 to take an appointment with the Biden administration. Peshlakai is the 13th legislator in Arizona to leave their seat in 2021. County officials within Peshlakai’s district will choose […]
Arizona State Sen. Jamescita Peshlakai resigned her position on Wednesday, December 22 to take an appointment with the Biden administration.
Peshlakai is the 13th legislator in Arizona to leave their seat in 2021.
County officials within Peshlakai’s district will choose her replacement.
November 23, 2021 •
Indiana Special Session Announced
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Indiana lawmakers have called for a one-day special session on November 29 to consider legislation to end the current COVID-19 public health emergency order in place since March 2020. Gov. Holcomb has stated he will allow the public health emergency […]
Indiana lawmakers have called for a one-day special session on November 29 to consider legislation to end the current COVID-19 public health emergency order in place since March 2020.
Gov. Holcomb has stated he will allow the public health emergency to expire if lawmakers approved steps that would allow the continuation of enhanced federal funding for Medicaid expenses and food assistance programs, and also maintain the childhood vaccination authorization.
July 13, 2021 •
Maine State Representative Resigns
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Maine Capitol Building
Rep. Justin Fecteau resigned from his position in the Maine House of Representatives on July 4, to accept a teaching position outside of his district. The governor is expected to schedule a special election to fill the vacancy for the […]
Rep. Justin Fecteau resigned from his position in the Maine House of Representatives on July 4, to accept a teaching position outside of his district.
The governor is expected to schedule a special election to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term set to expire on December 6, 2022.
July 6, 2021 •
Connecticut Special Election Scheduled
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Connecticut State Capitol
A special election has been scheduled for August 17 by Connecticut Gov. Lamont for Senate District 36. The seat became vacant when Alex Kasser resigned in June because of stress from a long-running divorce case.
A special election has been scheduled for August 17 by Connecticut Gov. Lamont for Senate District 36.
The seat became vacant when Alex Kasser resigned in June because of stress from a long-running divorce case.
July 6, 2021 •
New Hampshire Governor Announces Special Election
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New Hampshire Gov. Sununu approved two special elections on June 30 to fill empty seats in Cheshire District 9 and Hillsborough District 7. If there is more than one candidate filed for either political party, the towns in that district […]
New Hampshire Gov. Sununu approved two special elections on June 30 to fill empty seats in Cheshire District 9 and Hillsborough District 7.
If there is more than one candidate filed for either political party, the towns in that district are scheduled to hold a primary election on September 7 and the general election on October 26.
If only one person from each political party files for the position, there will be no primary and the general election will proceed on September 7.
February 5, 2021 •
Governor Ralph Northam Calls for Special Session
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VA Gov. Ralph Northam - by Mark Warner
In a proclamation on February 3, Gov. Ralph Northam said the Virginia General Assembly will return to work on February 10. The governor called a special session following the end of the 30-day regular session. The session is customarily extended […]
In a proclamation on February 3, Gov. Ralph Northam said the Virginia General Assembly will return to work on February 10.
The governor called a special session following the end of the 30-day regular session.
The session is customarily extended to 46 days but this extension did not have bipartisan support.
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