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State offices thourghout the country will be challenged by independents. With the economy struggling, congressional approval at record low, and unfavorable ratings of both parties higher than ever, independent voters will have a significant impact on the 2012 elections.

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By | 01/21/2013 | California, News Ticker, Safety, State Office | 2 Comments

On Wednesday, two Republican California Assembly members, Dan Logue and Allan Mansoor, introduced Assembly Bill 134 (AB 134). The aim of this bill is to make a provision that the.

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By | 01/18/2013 | California, Education, Headline, State Office | 2 Comments

California Governor Jerry Brown announced Tuesday that he has appointed Karen Stapf Walters as the new Executive Director of the California Board of Education. Walters will succeed Sue Burr, who.

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By | 01/17/2013 | California, News Ticker, State Office | 4 Comments

On Monday afternoon, former Senate Republican Leader, Jim Brulte, announced he will be a candidate for chairman of the California Republican Party (CRP). According to The Sacramento Bee, Brulte formally.

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By | 01/14/2013 | Energy and Water, Issues, State Office, States | 3 Comments

According to the first PPP poll for the 2013 gubernatorial election, Democrat Terry McAuliffe leads his opponent, Ken Cuccinelli, by five percentage points — 46 to 41.

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By | 01/11/2013 | Elections 2012, Legislators, Michigan, State Office, States | 4 Comments

As Michigan’s next legislature begins, both party leaders speak of coming together in an effort to spur bipartisanship.

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By | 01/04/2013 | Headline, Legislators, New York, State Office, States | 3 Comments

State Sen. Jeff Klein (D-Bronx) and four fellow independent Democrats joined with the Republican conference to create an independent Democrat-Republican coalition majority.

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By | 12/15/2012 | Illinois, Local Office, State Office

For many, corruption and Illinois go hand in hand. From the convictions of ex-Governors Rod Blagojevich and George Ryan to the more recent charges against ex-congressman Jesse Jackson Jr…

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