Monthly Archives: April 2011
“Supreme Court confronts whether Nev. conflict-of-interest law violates free speech”
The Washington Post offers this report [Disclosure: I am one of the lawyers for Mr. Carrigan.]
“Ensign’s resignation leads to GOP free-for-all”
See here.
“Lawmakers return Monday to consider governor’s veto of Virginia redistricting legislation”
WaPo reports.
“Vermont Is 8th State to Enact National Popular Vote Bill”S
See here.
“Should President Obama Bring Campaign Contributions by Federal Contractors to Light? “
Jessica Levinson blogs.
“Lobbying efforts persist long after health-care, financial regulation bills passed”
WaPo reports.
More on Paying People to Sign Recall Petitions in Wisconsin
In this post, I asked “Is it really legal to offer alcohol to get someone to sign a recall petition in Wisconsin?” In response, Michael Haas, staff counsel to the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, send along the following via… Continue reading
“What the law says about ‘birther’ bills”
Dan Tokaji has written this commentary for CNN Opinion.
“Justice at Stake Hails End to Iowa Impeachment Threat”
See this press release.
“Candidates reach recount deal; Some areas to get hand tally in court race”
The latest from Wisconsin.
“Democrats Sue to Force U.S. Election Agency to Reveal Political Donations”
The NY Times offers this report.
“Nevada’s special election laws not so clear, probably will result in lawsuit”
Ross Miller has a big headache coming in deciding the rules for Nevada’s special election to replace the U.S. Representative likely to be chosen to replace resigning Senator Ensign. [This post has been corrected.]
“NAACP official convicted of voter fraud”
Christian Adams notes the conviction, for absentee ballot fraud.