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Let Me Translate Mike Luttig's New Essay For You

"Mike Pence wouldn't listen to me, so let me blast his lawyers in the N.Y. Times."

Reason · Feb 24, 2023

Iowa Supreme Court issues two opinions from Feb. 13-19

The Iowa Supreme Court issued two opinions from Feb. 13-19. As of Feb. 19, the court issued 17opinions in 2023—no more or fewer than this point a year ago. This week’s opinions are below: 

Ballotpedia · Feb 24, 2023

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Colorado roundup

Colorado is holding elections, including for municipal elections, on April 4, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · Feb 24, 2023

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) issues one executive order from Feb. 13-19

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) issued one executive order from Feb. 13-19. As of Feb. 19, Grisham has issued 18 executive orders in 2023—eight more than she did at this point a year ago.

Ballotpedia · Feb 24, 2023

Election legislation roundup: Wisconsin State Assembly

As of Feb. 19, Ballotpedia has tracked three election-related bills in the Wisconsin State Assembly since the beginning of the year. Of the three, Ballotpedia tracked one from Feb. 13-19. A bipartisan group of legislators sponsored the bill. The bill is:   

Ballotpedia · Feb 24, 2023

Candidates advance from Milwaukee Common Council special primary

A special nonpartisan primary election was held for Milwaukee Common Council Districts 1, 5, and 9 on Feb. 21, 2023.

Ballotpedia · Feb 24, 2023

Candidates advance from Madison, Wisconsin primary

The primary election in Madison, Wisconsin, was on Feb. 21, 2023. Candidates competed to advance to the general election scheduled for April 4. The filing deadline to run was on Jan. 3.

Ballotpedia · Feb 24, 2023

Jimmy Carter, in his final campaign, is surrounded by friends

PLAINS, Ga. — Jimmy Carter could have lived anywhere after he was defeated by Ronald Reagan, but his return to Plains more than four decades ago gave the tiny southwest Georgia hamlet new purpose.

Tribune News Service · Feb 24, 2023

Schools where Jimmy Carter got political start still seek improvement

AMERICUS, Ga. — Jimmy Carter’s path to the presidency started as a school board member, and his legacy still lingers in the schools where he launched his political career.

Tribune News Service · Feb 24, 2023

Texas Strikes Deal to Build Abbott’s Border Wall on Big Donor’s Ranch

The governor’s slow-moving wall scheme gets a major boost from a political ally as the state secures five miles of land for fencing.

Texas Observer · Feb 24, 2023