Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
An attempt by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration to push its own adult guardianship reform measure appeared dead last legislative session after running afoul of state judges who were concerned about its constitutionality.
What resulted – looking very little like the original bill – is a comprehensive new law that promises thousands of incapacitated adults under court-ordered guardianship more oversight of their cases by a new team of court auditors. It also sets up a pilot program in which volunteer court visitors will meet with those under guardianship to ensure their welfare.
Lujan Grisham personally worked with judges, the state Office of Guardianship, and legislators on the reforms, her office said, and signed the measure into law April 8.
The N.C. General Assembly could go on record opposing court-packing proposals in Washington, D.C. A state House committee approved a resolution Tuesday that would urge Congress to pursue a permanent nine-member U.S. Supreme Court.
House Joint Resolution 286 would call on Congress to propose a “Keep Nine Amendment” to the U.S. Constitution. It would consist of one simple sentence: “The Supreme Court of the United States shall consist of nine Justices.”
The idea generated less than 10 minutes of debate before winning approval in the House Federal Relations and Indian Affairs Committee.
“I listen to the news media just like you and everyone else,” said Rep. Howard Penny, R-Harnett, a primary sponsor. “There’s a movement at the national level. You hear speculation of up to 13 [justices}.”
Campaign Finance Records Suggest An Easy Reelection Bid For Brian Schatz - Honolulu Civil Beat
Campaign Finance Records Suggest An Easy Reelection Bid For Brian Schatz
Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz recently announced his 2022 reelection campaign. He already has more than $3 million in the bank for it. Reading time: 5 minutes.
WASHINGTON Brian Schatz will be back on the ballot in 2022 and he’s bringing with him buckets of cash.
Hawai’s senior U.S. senator had more than $3.3 million in the bank at the end of March, according to his latest campaign spending reports, and with no clear opponent from either party it looks like he won’t have to spend much of it to snag another six years in the Senate.