Letter on behalf of concerned citizens, business associations, advocacy groups, and other organizations from New York State to Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno, expressing a common desire to see New York States Legislature reformed to make the legislative process more effective, more deliberative, more accountable, and more transparent. Also urging to include specific changes in final agreement.

Letter written by Jessie Allen, Associate Counsel for the Brennan Center, to Duval County Attorney regarding notice of violations of the National Voter Registration Act and Florida statutes.

REDUCING INJUDICIOUSNESS IN JUDICIAL ELECTIONS

More than 80 percent of the state court judgeships in the United States are filled, at least in part, by popular election. Selection methods vary widely. In some states the only path to a judgeship is through electoral victory, while in others judges are initially appointed to the bench and then, at the end of a fixed term, face a “retention” election to determine whether they will continue in office.

This letter, written by Jessie Allen, Associate Counsel for the Brennan Center, brings to the attention of all Florida County Election Supervisors information about a serious flaw in the States new felon match list.