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April 19, 2019

General Election Called in Newfoundland and Labrador

Categories: Canada, elections, Newfoundland, special elections

Written by: George Ticoras, Esq.

On April 17, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball issued a writ of election for the provincial general election to take place on May 16.

On the same day, Bruce Chaulk, the Chief Electoral Officer of Newfoundland and Labrador, issued election writs to all 40 district returning officers of the province announcing the new date.

The advance poll date is May 9 and the deadline for candidate nominations is April 25.

Elections NL is also set to accept early voting applications, which will be available between April 25 and May 9.

Ball called for the election after tabling the budget.

“I am now seeking a mandate from the people of our province to continue our plan,” Ball announced according to the Western Star.

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April 18, 2019

Maryland Governor Signs Bill Requiring Electronic Filing By Lobbyists; Calls Special Session

By Mario Dalessandro

Gov. Larry Hogan signed Senate Bill 79 on April 18. The bill requires lobbyists to file registrations and certain reports Continued on Next Page

April 18, 2019

Texas Local Ethics Bills Being Considered

By Alexandra Vernis, J.D.

The Texas Legislature is currently considering a bill to allow its counties to enforce local ethics rules. Senate Bill 710, Continued on Next Page

April 18, 2019

Ethics Bill Progressing In North Dakota Legislature

By Mario Dalessandro

The North Dakota Senate approved House Bill 1521 on Wednesday, April 17. The bill would implement the state’s new ethics Continued on Next Page

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