Governance

Idaho Propels Streamlined Governance Forward with Passage of Code Cleanup Act

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Boise, Idaho — A new legislative measure, House Bill 14, commonly referred to as the Idaho Code Cleanup Act, has been approved unanimously by the Idaho Senate and is now awaiting Governor Brad Little’s decision. The bill, which sailed through the Senate with a 34-0 vote on Thursday, aims to streamline state governance by identifying and eliminating obsolete or unnecessary statutes. The initiative mandates that all state agencies and departments conduct a thorough review of the statutes relevant to their operations. By September 1, these entities are required to submit a comprehensive list of laws … Read more

Contra Costa County Calls for Citizens to Shape Local Governance as Civil Grand Jury Applications Open for 2025-26

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Martinez, Calif. — Residents of Contra Costa County have the opportunity to directly shape their local government by serving on the Civil Grand Jury for the fiscal year 2025-26. The Superior Court of Contra Costa County is opening the application process for this oversight body, which plays a crucial role in examining the operations of various local governmental bodies including city and county administrations and school districts. The Civil Grand Jury, comprising 19 members, serves from July to June each year. Its main tasks are to inspect, evaluate, and report on the functioning and efficiency … Read more

Colorado Law Professor Wins Prestigious Milstein Award for Groundbreaking Book on American Governance

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Boulder, CO – The University of Colorado Law School announced that Professor Pierre Schlag has received the prestigious 2024 Jules Milstein Scholarship Award. Schlag’s notable work, “Twilight of the American State,” critically examines the complexities of governance in the U.S., moving beyond traditional notions of liberal democracy. Published by the University of Michigan Press, Schlag’s book delves deep into an analysis of the American state, proposing that its legal and governmental operations extend far beyond the confines of liberal democracy. He explores the deeper bureaucratic mechanics and the growing influence of neoliberalist practices within public … Read more

New Hampshire Residents Head to Polls for Key Primaries, Shaping Future of State Governance

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Nashua, N.H. — In the latest New Hampshire primary elections held on September 10, citizens showed up early to cast their votes for who will be the next governor, U.S. House representatives, and state Legislature members. The small, yet influential state plays a critical role in the political landscape of the United States, particularly noted for its first-in-the-nation primary status which often sets the tone for nationwide campaign trails. At polling stations like the one in Nashua, voters were seen entering booths, marking their choices with a sense of duty and expectation. The participation not … Read more