January 24, 2018 •
San Francisco, California Has New Mayor
The San Francisco, California Board of Supervisors voted 6-3 on January 23 to appoint District 2 Supervisor Mark Farrell as acting mayor and to remove Board President London Breed. Breed became acting mayor in December when Mayor Ed Lee suddenly died of […]
The San Francisco, California Board of Supervisors voted 6-3 on January 23 to appoint District 2 Supervisor Mark Farrell as acting mayor and to remove Board President London Breed.
Breed became acting mayor in December when Mayor Ed Lee suddenly died of a heart attack.
By accepting the appointment, Farrell is giving up his District 2 seat and will have a chance to appoint his successor.
Under the city charter, the board may appoint a successor to serve until the June 5 election.
January 24, 2018 •
Push to Recall Santa Clara County, California Judge Qualifies for Ballot
A campaign to recall Santa Clara County, California Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky has submitted enough valid signatures to the Registrar of Voters to qualify for the June 5 ballot. Judge Persky made national headlines in 2016 after sentencing a […]
A campaign to recall Santa Clara County, California Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky has submitted enough valid signatures to the Registrar of Voters to qualify for the June 5 ballot.
Judge Persky made national headlines in 2016 after sentencing a former Stanford University swimmer to six months in jail for sexually assaulting an intoxicated, unconscious woman outside a campus fraternity party.
The Santa Clara Board of Supervisors will have 14 days to put the recall on the June 5 ballot. If they abstain, the recall will automatically be placed on the ballot.
January 24, 2018 •
Oregon Voters Approve Tax Measure
In a special election on January 23, Oregon voters approved Measure 101. Measure 101 keeps taxes on health insurers, hospitals, and managed care organizations that were passed during the 2017 legislative session. The taxes will help fund the Oregon Health […]
In a special election on January 23, Oregon voters approved Measure 101.
Measure 101 keeps taxes on health insurers, hospitals, and managed care organizations that were passed during the 2017 legislative session.
The taxes will help fund the Oregon Health Plan, the state’s Medicaid program.
Unofficial results show 61 percent of voters approved the measure, with 925 out of 1335 precincts reported.
January 23, 2018 •
Pennsylvania Congressional Districts Ruled Unconstitutional
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled yesterday the state’s congressional map was gerrymandered to favor one party over the other. Currently, five of the state’s 18 seats are held by Democrats, 12 by Republicans, and there is one vacancy where there […]
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled yesterday the state’s congressional map was gerrymandered to favor one party over the other.
Currently, five of the state’s 18 seats are held by Democrats, 12 by Republicans, and there is one vacancy where there is a special election on March 13.
The court ordered a new map be submitted by February 15, but the state Legislature plans to challenge the decision in federal court.
January 19, 2018 •
Missouri House Passes Lobbyist Gift Reforms
The Missouri House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to pass restrictions on lobbyist gifts on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. The proposal would ban lobbyist expenditures on individuals, with the exception of customary gifts such as flowers and other plants, and events […]
The Missouri House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to pass restrictions on lobbyist gifts on Wednesday, January 17, 2018.
The proposal would ban lobbyist expenditures on individuals, with the exception of customary gifts such as flowers and other plants, and events where all members of the Legislature are invited.
House Bill 1303 has been referred to the Senate Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions, and Ethics Committee.
January 16, 2018 •
Connecticut Special Election Announced for Assembly District 120
Gov. Dannel Malloy announced a special election will be held on February 27 for Assembly District 120. The seat was vacated by Laura Hoydick effective January 2, who was elected mayor of Stratford. This is the second special election to […]
Gov. Dannel Malloy announced a special election will be held on February 27 for Assembly District 120.
The seat was vacated by Laura Hoydick effective January 2, who was elected mayor of Stratford.
This is the second special election to be held in Connecticut this year, after the 15th Assembly District special election on January 9.
January 15, 2018 •
Special Election Announced for House District 68
Gov. Rick Snyder announced special election dates for the vacant 68th House District seat. The primary election will be held on August 7 with the general election on November 6, lining up with the special election for U.S. Congress and […]
Gov. Rick Snyder announced special election dates for the vacant 68th House District seat.
The primary election will be held on August 7 with the general election on November 6, lining up with the special election for U.S. Congress and the statewide elections.
The seat was vacated by Andy Schor, who resigned to become the mayor of Lansing.
Pictured: Outgoing Representative Andy Schor
January 15, 2018 •
Rhode Island Special Election Called for April 3
Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea has scheduled a special election for April 3, following the resignation of former state Sen. Jamie Doyle. Doyle, who represented Senate District 8, unexpectedly stepped down from office citing personal reasons stemming from […]
Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea has scheduled a special election for April 3, following the resignation of former state Sen. Jamie Doyle.
Doyle, who represented Senate District 8, unexpectedly stepped down from office citing personal reasons stemming from his struggle with alcohol.
A primary election will be held on February 27 if more than one candidate from either party qualifies to run for the empty seat.
January 11, 2018 •
Phoenix Launches Online Lobbyist Registration and Reporting System
Phoenix, Arizona has launched an online lobbyist database for 2018 registration and reporting purposes. It is available at https://lobbyist.phoenix.gov. In order to use the system, a user name and password is needed. The website can also be used to search […]
Phoenix, Arizona has launched an online lobbyist database for 2018 registration and reporting purposes. It is available at https://lobbyist.phoenix.gov.
In order to use the system, a user name and password is needed. The website can also be used to search for a particular organization’s lobbying efforts.
For questions about using this new system, contact the Phoenix Office of the City Clerk at lobbyist@phoenix.gov or 602-534-0490.
January 10, 2018 •
Lobbyists Covered by New Hampshire State House Anti-Harassment Policies
New Hampshire lobbyists received a letter from the General Court last week confirming they are covered by the Legislature’s sexual harassment policies and procedures and should report any harassment they experience. According to the letter, the State House is not […]
New Hampshire lobbyists received a letter from the General Court last week confirming they are covered by the Legislature’s sexual harassment policies and procedures and should report any harassment they experience.
According to the letter, the State House is not only a workplace for legislative staff, Senators, and Representatives, but also for lobbyists and there is a duty to protect all individuals working there.
The letter follows a story by New Hampshire Public Radio about routine sexual harassment and casual sexism at the State House.
State House staff and lobbyists can report harassment by following procedures established by the Legislative Ethics Committee.
January 10, 2018 •
Connecticut Special Session Adjourns
After being delayed by a snowstorm, the Connecticut General Assembly adjourned on Monday, January 8. Both chambers overwhelmingly passed House Bill 7601, which restored funding to the Medicare Savings Program. Gov. Dannel Malloy has threatened to veto the bill.
After being delayed by a snowstorm, the Connecticut General Assembly adjourned on Monday, January 8.
Both chambers overwhelmingly passed House Bill 7601, which restored funding to the Medicare Savings Program.
Gov. Dannel Malloy has threatened to veto the bill.
January 9, 2018 •
Alaska State Senator Resigning
Alaska state Sen. Mike Dunleavy announced he will resign his Senate E seat to focus on a campaign for governor. Had Dunleavy remained in office, he would have been prohibited from campaigning or raising money during the legislative session, which […]
Alaska state Sen. Mike Dunleavy announced he will resign his Senate E seat to focus on a campaign for governor.
Had Dunleavy remained in office, he would have been prohibited from campaigning or raising money during the legislative session, which starts January 16. His resignation is effective January 15.
To select Dunleavy’s replacement, the Alaska Republican Party will send 3 names to Governor Bill Walker to choose.
Walker’s choice must then be confirmed by a majority of Republicans in the Alaska Senate.
January 9, 2018 •
Kentucky House Speaker Resigns
House Speaker Jeff Hoover resigned Monday following pressure from members of both parties. He had privately settled a sexual harassment claim with a staff member with whom he had exchanged explicit messages after her colleague told her doing so would […]
House Speaker Jeff Hoover resigned Monday following pressure from members of both parties.
He had privately settled a sexual harassment claim with a staff member with whom he had exchanged explicit messages after her colleague told her doing so would advance her career.
A writ for special election must be filed by the presiding officer of the House of Representatives to fill the vacancy.
January 9, 2018 •
California Sen. Josh Newman to Face Recall Election on June 5
California Gov. Jerry Brown set June 5 as the date for a recall election on state Sen. Josh Newman. Voters in Senate District 29 will vote on the recall and pick a candidate to replace Newman if he is removed from office. […]
California Gov. Jerry Brown set June 5 as the date for a recall election on state Sen. Josh Newman.
Voters in Senate District 29 will vote on the recall and pick a candidate to replace Newman if he is removed from office.
Sen. Newman became the target of a recall effort over his support for increasing the gas tax.
If he loses, Democrats will lose their Senate supermajority.
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