Potential increase in NJ gun restrictions reflects power of anti-gun lobbyists in suburban state
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VIDEO: Getting Voter ID is Not Easy in Texas
Texas residents who wish to vote have to jump newly erected hurdles if intent on getting Voter ID
New Libertarian Candidate for Pennsylvania Governor
Ken Krawchuk is the first Libertarian candidate for Pennsylvania Governor and will pressure GOP
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Reforms Are possible in Illinois with most lawmakers positive about need for real reform
Does It Matter Who Is Governor?
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Correct Solution for NJ Prison Inmate Redistricting
How NJ prison inmate redistricting population apportionment have become political issue in state
Oklahoma Senate Joins Growing Rejection of Electoral College
State becomes latest to join state led rejection of electoral college for Presidential votes
Shortage of Land Feeds Corruption in Densely Populated NJ
New Jersey’s chronic shortage of land feeds corruption from property developers and politicians
Growing Campaign for Public Control of Illinois Redistricting
Illinois redistricting is political tool for personal power of politicians under current system
Texas Granny, 80, Can’t Get Voter ID and Can’t Vote
Despite repeated attempts since new law’s introduction, Texas grandma simply can’t get voter ID