Rules

Biden’s Departments and Commissions Rack Up Record-Breaking 3,018 Rules and Regulations in 2023

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Washington, D.C. – The regulatory agencies and commissions under President Joe Biden’s administration wrapped up the year 2023 with a staggering 3,018 legally binding rules and regulations. While this number may seem high, it is actually fairly typical as annual rule counts have consistently exceeded 3,000 in recent years. In fact, back in the 1990s, rule counts exceeded 4,000, and in the 1970s and early 80s, they even surpassed 7,000. The large number of rules and regulations, coupled with the increasingly costly nature of these regulations, highlights the growing accumulation of fat rules in the … Read more

California Court Rules Assemblymember Vince Fong Can Run for Multiple Offices, Calls for Urgent Update of Outdated Election Law

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Sacramento, California – California Assemblymember Vince Fong finds himself in the spotlight for a controversial move in his political career. Despite the common sense notion that candidates should not be allowed to run for multiple offices simultaneously, Fong took the audacious step of putting his name on the March primary ballot for both reelection to the Assembly and the congressional seat left vacant by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Last week, a Sacramento County Superior Court judge ruled in favor of Fong, stating that the state law prohibiting candidates from seeking “more than one office … Read more

Overhauling Absentee Ballot Standards: Dane County Judge Rules Witness Address Requirements Invalid

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City, State – In a significant development regarding the standards for a witness’ address on an absentee ballot envelope, a Dane County judge has issued two rulings that will reshape the criteria for these ballots to be counted. The judge’s decisions include dismissing the Elections Commission’s requirement for street number, street name, and municipality on the envelope. Additionally, the judge ruled that clerks cannot reject absentee ballots if witnesses fail to include certain information, such as the ZIP code or municipality. These rulings contradict a previous decision made by a Waukesha County judge in September … Read more