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Election legislation roundup: Kentucky House of Representatives

As of Feb. 26, Ballotpedia has tracked five election-related bills in the Kentucky House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the five, Ballotpedia tracked one from Feb. 20-26. Republicans sponsored the bill. The bill is:

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Republicans issue subpoenas to former school board officials

House Republicans have issued another series of subpoenas as part of an ongoing investigation into what they contend is the mistreatment of parents who protested “woke” school board policies

The Independent UK

Governor Ron DeSantis releases list of 14 target school boards in 2024

On Feb. 21, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) released a list of school board incumbents he hopes to see defeated in the 2024 elections. DeSantis made the announcement following a meeting with state House of Representatives Speaker Paul Renner (R), Moms for Liberty co-founders Tina Descovich and Tiffany Justice, and…

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Protections against antisemitism pass Georgia House

ATLANTA — Crimes against Jewish people could come with stiffer penalties under a bill that cleared the Georgia House on Monday.

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Governor Tony Evers (D) issues three executive orders from Feb. 20-26

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) issued three executive orders from Feb. 20-26. As of Feb. 26, Evers has issued seven executive orders in 2023—the same amount at this point last year.

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The top fundraisers among Texas statewide elected offices

Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.

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Governor Ron DeSantis (R) issues 12 executive orders from Feb. 20-26

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) issued 12 executive orders from Feb. 20-26. As of Feb. 26, DeSantis has issued 46 executive orders in 2023—three more than he did at this point a year ago.

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Judge orders far-right Republican to pay legal costs in Arizona election lawsuit

Mark Finchem, who ran for secretary of state, was rebuked by the court for his ‘groundless’ claims of fraud in loss to Adrian Fontes

The Guardian - US

CPD reopens probe of cop who wore extremist symbol of Three Percenters during racial justice protest

This marks at least the third time Chicago’s inspector general has pressed the police department to take a closer look at an officer’s far-right links.

Chicago Sun-Times

Coloradan pleads guilty to assaulting US Capitol police officers on Jan. 6

A Colorado man pleaded guilty Monday to using a baseball bat and pepper spray on four U.S. Capitol police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot that interrupted the certification of the 2020 election.

The Denver Post

Republican congressman ‘unaware’ he was posing for photo with neo-Nazis

Matt Rosendale of Montana says he unwittingly posed for picture: ‘I absolutely condemn and have zero tolerance for hate groups, hate speech and violence’

The Guardian - US

Governor Kathy Hochul (D) issues one executive order from Feb. 20-26

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued one executive order from Feb. 20-26. As of Feb. 26, Hochul has issued six executive orders in 2023—two fewer than she did at this point a year ago.

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Governor Jared Polis (D) issues one executive order from Feb. 20-26

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) issued one executive order from Feb. 20-26. As of Feb. 26, Polis has issued six executive orders in 2023—six fewer than he did at this point a year ago.

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Finchem sanctioned over 'baseless' Arizona election suit

An Arizona judge has sanctioned former Republican secretary of state candidate Mark Finchem and his attorney over a lawsuit challenging his loss in last year’s election

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Texas Republicans have filed dozens of bills affecting LGBTQ people. Here’s what they’d do.

Texas lawmakers this year are debating whether to block transgender kids’ access to transition-related health care, classify businesses that host drag shows as sexually oriented establishments and limit public school lessons on sexuality and gender identity.

Tribune News Service

CBO director to brief House members ahead of budget release

WASHINGTON — Congressional Budget Office Director Phillip L. Swagel will brief House members Wednesday on the agency’s budget and economic outlook as lawmakers consider whether to adjust spending levels in conjunction with lifting the debt limit.

Tribune News Service

Judge won’t release Northern California Jan. 6 defendant, rejects moving trial from DC

A federal judge on Monday rejected efforts by a Northern California defendant in the Jan. 6 insurrection to have his charges dropped, to have his trial moved from Washington, D.C., to Sacramento and to be released pending trial because his mental state is suffering in jail.

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These 10 Wisconsin contributors gave over $24.1 million

In Wisconsin politics, state-level candidates and political action committees have received $246.6 million in total contributions between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2022. The 10 largest contributors gave more than $24.1 million, or 10 percent of all contributions.

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The Independent UK

Ron DeSantis’ talk of Florida as ‘refuge’ stokes red-versus-blue divide

News Analysis: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ pitch for his yet-to-be-announced presidential campaign leans into red-versus-blue rhetoric that is a softer, more palatable version of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s call for a ‘national divorce’

Al Jazeera

US capital withdraws criminal justice reform bill

Move comes as the US Senate was expected to vote down proposed changes to criminal code in Washington, DC.

WEKU

3 more Republican states announce they're leaving a key voting data partnership

Florida, Missouri and West Virginia announced they're pulling out of the Electronic Registration Information Center, or ERIC, the only system states have to share voter registration data.

Texas Observer

‘He Gets Us’ Ad Sponsors Don’t Believe in the Jesus They’re Selling

The campaign's "gentle savior" image is cynically designed to attract those who are normally repelled by their right-wing views.

Salon

Ex-Hutchinson lawyer hit with complaint

Stefan Passantino allegedly tried to get Cassidy Hutchinson to withhold information from investigators

The Independent UK

Burlington voters consider community police oversight board

Residents of Vermont’s largest city will vote Tuesday on whether to create a community police oversight board that would have the authority to discipline Burlington police officers, including the chief

The Independent UK

Oversight committee Republicans won’t sign Democrats’ letter denouncing white supremacy

GOP lawmakers dismissed a two-sentence statement as a distraction from discussing border policy

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