According to Gavel Grab, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has plunged into an intense debate and endorsed an end to local and state elections of judges. At a question-and-answer session Thursday before the National Association of Women Judges, Justice…
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing Wednesday about whether proposed legislation could change the Citizens United outcome and reinstate limits.According to The New…
COLUMBUS - State Senator Jon Husted and State Representative Tom Letson outlined their different plans to change Ohio’s redistricting process at a recent forum in downtown Columbus.The officials “expressed guarded optimism” that the two chambers can agree on a compromise…
Redistricting reform could significantly impact the country’s democracy after the 2010 census. And as awareness rises, nonprofits are increasing their efforts in advocating for a process that is independent, non partisan and fair, according to OMB Watch. The League of…
A Democratic group is asking the Federal Election Committee if they can side-step a 2002 law that restricts members from raising soft money for their campaigns.According to the Hartford Courant, the National Democratic Redistricting Trust is…
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