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May 24 2023
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The 2023 Legislature did a lot on election laws. Here's a (nearly) comprehensive look.
The Minnesota Legislature passed three bills that affect election administration, two of which were already signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz, with his signature expected for the third. I’ll try to focus on major changes to elections policy. Broadly speaking, the bills expand the franchise, remove obstacles to voting, increase transparency, and reinforce the state’s rejection of any
Minnesota Reformer
May 05 2023
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5 major changes in Minnesota's 'historic' new election law
Minnesota will soon join more than 20 states that automatically sign up eligible residents to vote, the largest voter expansion in the state since it adopted same-day registration five decades ago. The policy, signed into law on Friday by Gov. Tim Walz, could mean hundreds of thousands of more voters on the rolls in Minnesota. It's part of an expansive voting package that includes measures
Star Tribune
May 01 2023
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Military voting access boosted with new Michigan election law
Military and overseas voters will effectively get more time to return absentee ballots under a bill Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Monday. Senate Bill 259, which goes into effect immediately, gives Michigan voters living overseas and those serving in the military a grace period after polls close. As long as a ballot is postmarked by Election Day and received by the local clerk no more than six
MLive.com
May 05 2023
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Kansas election law ruled unconstitutional as federal judge sides with voter advocates
A federal judge struck down portions of a controversial Kansas election law on Thursday, ruling them unconstitutional. U.S. District Court Judge Kathryn Vratil struck down provisions in statute KSA 25-1122 banning out-of-state entities from mailing advance ballot applications and prohibiting the applications from containing any pre-filled information. Both provisions had previously been
The Topeka Capital-Journal
May 04 2023
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Gov. Brian Kemp Signs Law Blocking Private Funding of Georgia Elections
Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) signed an amendment Wednesday that prevents local Georgia governments and government employees from accepting donations or services for election administration purposes. The Republican-backed amendment to an already existing law passed the Georgia House in late March by a margin of 100-69 before the state Senate sent the bill to Kemp’s desk with a 32-21 vote days later.
Breitbart News
Apr 29 2023
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Purple State Supreme Court Makes Major Ruling On Election Integrity Law, Reversing Previous Decision
The North Carolina Supreme Court made several key election decisions on Friday, ruling to reinstate a voter ID law and keep the Republican-led redistricting maps in place. The rulings were made possible after the court was swung in November from 4-3 Democrat-controlled to 5-2 Republican. The voter ID law, enacted in 2018, had previously been thrown out over claims it unfairly targeted
The Daily Wire
May 16 2023
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Wisconsin Supreme Court rules Marsy's Law was properly enacted into law
MADISON - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to a constitutional amendment known as Marsy's Law aimed at expanding and strengthening the rights of crime victims. The 6-1 decision released Tuesday by the state's highest court overturned a Dane County judge's 2020 ruling that determined the measure was improperly enacted and should be rescinded. The court said in its decision
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 24 2023
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New Montana law makes it illegal for people in drag to read to children; first law of its kind in U.S.
HELENA, Mont. — Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed a law that makes Montana the first state to specifically ban people dressed in drag from reading books to children at public schools and libraries. The legislation is part of a host of efforts aimed at the rights of the LGBTQ+ community in Montana and other states, The Associated Press reported. Bills in Florida and Tennessee also appear to try to
Cleveland Plain Dealer
May 16 2023
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Wisconsin Supreme Court: Marsy's Law was valid ballot question, law stands
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — An amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution expanding crime victims’ rights was properly worded in a statewide referendum and legally adopted, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Voters ratified the amendment, known as Marsy's Law, in April 2020. The Wisconsin Justice Initiative sued, arguing that the amendment’s scope wasn’t fully described on ballots.
Connecticut Post
May 16 2023
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Wisconsin Supreme Court: Marsy's Law was valid ballot question, law stands
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — An amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution expanding crime victims’ rights was properly worded in a statewide referendum and legally adopted, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Voters ratified the amendment, known as Marsy's Law, in April 2020. The Wisconsin Justice Initiative sued, arguing that the amendment’s scope wasn’t fully described on ballots.
San Antonio Local News