November 9, 2022 •
Kentucky Voters Defeat Constitutional Amendment
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The Kentucky State Capitol building
Kentucky Voters defeated constitutional amendment 1, which would have permitted the Senate President and House Speaker to jointly call special sessions of the legislature lasting up to 12 days annually. Only the Governor can call a special session. The amendment […]
Kentucky Voters defeated constitutional amendment 1, which would have permitted the Senate President and House Speaker to jointly call special sessions of the legislature lasting up to 12 days annually.
Only the Governor can call a special session.
The amendment would have also removed specific legislative session end dates from the constitution and instead limit sessions to 30 legislative days in odd-numbered years and 60 legislative days in even-numbered years.
November 9, 2022 •
Michigan Incumbent Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Reelected
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer - by Julia Pickett
Incumbent Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer won reelection over Republican challenger, Tudor Dixon. As of Wednesday morning, with 87% of votes counted, Whitmer won by 9%. Third-party candidates, including Libertarian Party candidate Mary Buzuma, Green Party candidate Kevin Hogan, Taxpayer Party […]
Incumbent Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer won reelection over Republican challenger, Tudor Dixon.
As of Wednesday morning, with 87% of votes counted, Whitmer won by 9%.
Third-party candidates, including Libertarian Party candidate Mary Buzuma, Green Party candidate Kevin Hogan, Taxpayer Party candidate Donna Brandenburg and Natural Law candidate Daryl Simpson pulled in just 1.6% of the vote combined.
November 9, 2022 •
Governor DeSantis Reelected
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Gov. Ron DeSantis - by Gage Skidmore
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won his bid for reelection against his Democratic challenger Charlie Crist. DeSantis won by a wide margin with almost 60% of the vote. DeSantis appears to have done well in Miami-Dade County, which has historically voted […]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won his bid for reelection against his Democratic challenger Charlie Crist.
DeSantis won by a wide margin with almost 60% of the vote.
DeSantis appears to have done well in Miami-Dade County, which has historically voted Democratic.
November 9, 2022 •
Wisconsin Incumbent Democratic Gov. Tony Evers Reelected
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Incumbent Democratic Gov. Tony Evers narrowly won the gubernatorial race over Republican Tim Michaels. With 95% of votes counted, Evers prevailed over Michaels by just over 3 percentage points. Independent candidate Joan Ellis Beglinger pulled in just one percent of […]
Incumbent Democratic Gov. Tony Evers narrowly won the gubernatorial race over Republican Tim Michaels.
With 95% of votes counted, Evers prevailed over Michaels by just over 3 percentage points.
Independent candidate Joan Ellis Beglinger pulled in just one percent of the vote.
November 9, 2022 •
Ohio Incumbent Republican Gov. Mike DeWine Reelected
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine
Incumbent Republican Gov. Mike DeWine handily won re-election in Ohio. As of Wednesday morning, with 95% of votes counted, DeWine prevailed over Democratic candidate Nan Whaley by roughly 25 percentage points.
Incumbent Republican Gov. Mike DeWine handily won re-election in Ohio.
As of Wednesday morning, with 95% of votes counted, DeWine prevailed over Democratic candidate Nan Whaley by roughly 25 percentage points.
November 9, 2022 •
Toledo, Ohio Voters Defeated Proposal to Amend Charter
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Voters in Toledo, Ohio defeated Issue 19, a charter amendment that would have made the amendment process consistent with the process in the Ohio Constitution. The Amendment would have also reduced the number of signatures required for an elector to […]
Voters in Toledo, Ohio defeated Issue 19, a charter amendment that would have made the amendment process consistent with the process in the Ohio Constitution.
The Amendment would have also reduced the number of signatures required for an elector to initiate an ordinance or referendum from 12% to 7% of the total number of votes cast for all candidates for mayor at the most recent general municipal election.
The Amendment would have also increased the term limit for mayor from two to three consecutive terms.
The Amendment would have also increased the limit for contracts or purchases can be made without authorization by appropriate legislation from $10,000 to $25,000.
November 9, 2022 •
Columbus, Ohio Passes Charter Amendment
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Columbus City Hall
Columbus, Ohio Voters passed Issue 19. Issue 19 is a charter amendment increasing the time that a petition committee has to gather signatures from one year to two years. The Amendment also adds a 10-day curing period if the initial […]
Columbus, Ohio Voters passed Issue 19.
Issue 19 is a charter amendment increasing the time that a petition committee has to gather signatures from one year to two years.
The Amendment also adds a 10-day curing period if the initial petition falls short of the required signatures, during which a petition committee may collect more signatures.
October 17, 2022 •
Two Illinois Campaign Finance Reforms Blocked by Federal Judge
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The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted a preliminary injunction enjoining recently enacted restrictions on campaign contributions to judicial candidates. The order by Judge John J. Tharp, Jr. enjoins Illinois from prohibiting judicial candidate political committees […]
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted a preliminary injunction enjoining recently enacted restrictions on campaign contributions to judicial candidates.
The order by Judge John J. Tharp, Jr. enjoins Illinois from prohibiting judicial candidate political committees from accepting contributions from any out-of-state-person and from imposing limits on the amount a single person can contribute.
The ruling is effective for the 2022 judicial elections.
October 5, 2022 •
Missouri Special Session Adjourns Sine Die
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The special session of the Missouri Legislature adjourned sine die on October 4. Lawmakers passed three bills during the special session to implement income tax cuts and tax incentives for the agriculture industry. Gov. Mike Parson is holding a press […]
The special session of the Missouri Legislature adjourned sine die on October 4.
Lawmakers passed three bills during the special session to implement income tax cuts and tax incentives for the agriculture industry.
Gov. Mike Parson is holding a press conference October 5 to sign House Bill 3 and Senate bills 3 and 5.
September 22, 2022 •
Wisconsin Governor Calls Special Session
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Wisconsin State Capitol Building
Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order 175 calling for a special session of the Wisconsin Legislature to begin Tuesday, October 4 to consider and act upon two proposals allowing voters to introduce ballot initiatives and amending the constitution to create […]
Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order 175 calling for a special session of the Wisconsin Legislature to begin Tuesday, October 4 to consider and act upon two proposals allowing voters to introduce ballot initiatives and amending the constitution to create a statewide binding referendum process that would allow voters to propose laws and constitutional amendments and repeal state laws.
Currently, any constitutional amendment must be passed by two consecutive legislatures before it is placed on a ballot for voters.
September 12, 2022 •
Missouri Office of Administration Restricts Access to Procurement Records
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The Missouri Office of Administration announced restrictions on public access to bid documents in order to comply with the Personal Privacy Protection Act, established by the passage of Senate Substitute for House Bill 2400. The act prohibits public agencies from […]
The Missouri Office of Administration announced restrictions on public access to bid documents in order to comply with the Personal Privacy Protection Act, established by the passage of Senate Substitute for House Bill 2400.
The act prohibits public agencies from requiring any 501(c) entity to share the identities of donors, volunteers, or supporters and closes any public agency record or list containing the identity of supporters.
The Office of Administration removed all bid and contract records from MissouriBUYS and the document portal.
New contract awards will be reviewed and redacted to ensure compliance before posting. Older records will be reviewed and redacted before being reposted.
September 1, 2022 •
Missouri Special Session Postponed Until September 14
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Missouri Capitol Building
The special session of the Missouri Legislature scheduled to begin on September 6, has been postponed until September 14. Lawmakers need more time to deliver on Gov. Mike Parson’s plan for income tax cuts and tax incentives for the agriculture […]
The special session of the Missouri Legislature scheduled to begin on September 6, has been postponed until September 14.
Lawmakers need more time to deliver on Gov. Mike Parson’s plan for income tax cuts and tax incentives for the agriculture industry.
August 29, 2022 •
Kentucky Lawmakers End Special Session
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The Kentucky State Capitol building
Lawmakers ended a three-day special session by passing a $213 million package for flood recovery and a plan to help schools in eastern Kentucky. Signed into law by Gov. Beshear on Friday, the law establishes the East Kentucky State Aid […]
Lawmakers ended a three-day special session by passing a $213 million package for flood recovery and a plan to help schools in eastern Kentucky.
Signed into law by Gov. Beshear on Friday, the law establishes the East Kentucky State Aid Funding for Emergencies (EKSAFE), to assist counties named in the federal declaration.
Legislators emphasized this is the first step and they expect additional legislation next year when lawmakers meet in regular session.
The General Assembly is scheduled to convene for the 2023 regular session on Jan 3.
August 24, 2022 •
Kentucky Special Session Scheduled to Begin August 24 at Noon
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear
Gov. Andy Beshear called a special session of the Kentucky General Assembly to begin today, August 24 at noon to establish funding and administration of the Eastern Kentucky State Aid Funding for Emergencies (EKSAFE) and amend the statute relating to […]
Gov. Andy Beshear called a special session of the Kentucky General Assembly to begin today, August 24 at noon to establish funding and administration of the Eastern Kentucky State Aid Funding for Emergencies (EKSAFE) and amend the statute relating to the West Kentucky State Aid Funding for Emergencies (WKSAFE) and provide relief to Eastern Kentucky school districts impacted by the flooding emergency.
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