Edited by Joel Williams This week’s tracker takes a look at more controversy in the New York State Legislature and some interesting legislation. Weekly highlight Last week, Missouri and Vermont ended their legislative sessions. Here is a brief look at issues making headlines across the country: Illinois: A bill lowering the voting age in primaries [...]

Edited by Greg Janetka MADISON, Wisconsin: This edition of The Executive Summary features a breakdown of the current partisan count and takes a look at recent action involving an office that normally sees little news coverage – the state auditor. Partisan count Ballotpedia currently covers 13 major state executive official positions across the country, totaling [...]

Edited by Joel Williams This week’s tracker takes a look at the Louisiana State Legislature‘s agenda as it convenes this week. [edit] Weekly highlight As of today, all 50 states have kicked off their 2013 sessions. Here is a rundown of the issues the Louisiana State Legislature hopes to address this session:[1] Taxes: Gov. Bobby [...]

Edited by Joel Williams This week’s tracker takes a look at some controversial bills and the expulsion of a state legislator. Weekly highlight As of today, 49 states have kicked off 2013 sessions. Here is some news making headlines across state legislatures this week: Maryland: The Maryland State Legislature is currently considering a bill endorsed [...]

By Josh Altic The popularity and approval rating of local ballot measures is on the rise. Last year there were 4,650 local ballot measures proposed in the eleven states followed closely by Ballotpedia and 74% of those measures were approved by voters.[1] The availability of local ballot measure information, however, is scarce. In cities, counties [...]

Edited by Eric Veram Tuesday Count Lineup: 0 certifications 1 measure for 2013 Topics featured in this report “Hill bill”(News) Marijuana(2014 watch) Signature requirements(Ballot law) What to watch for: Local ballot measure elections in California! There have been no new certifications since we last reported, however, a legislative referral for the 2014 ballot in South [...]

Edited by Joel Williams This week’s tracker features a partisan count update and a look at the business facing the Florida State Legislature. Weekly highlight As of today, 49 states have kicked off 2013 sessions. Here is an overview of Florida’s agenda as it convenes this week:[1] Election Reform: Lawmakers are targeting a 2011 election [...]

By Kelly O’Keefe A total of 38 states and the District of Columbia allow some form of recall. In 2012, voters took advantage of the right to recall by launching 211 separate recall campaigns against 370 elected officials. Of the 370 office holders targeted for recall, an equal number of officials – 54 – were [...]

By Eric Veram Since the beginning of the year, we have tracked 125 proposed laws in 31 states affecting the initiative and referendum process. The Ballot Law Update is released on the last Wednesday of each month. Stay tuned to the Tuesday Count for weekly ballot law news. Recent news South Dakota legislature proposes amendment [...]

February 19, 2013 Edited by Eric Veram We now have our first official ballot measure certification for 2013 – the New Jersey Minimum Wage Increase Amendment! In addition to the certification, recent developments reflect continuing fallout from last year’s election in states such as Michigan and North Dakota. Keep reading for the details on recent-ballot related events! Tuesday Count weekly [...]