Dave Maass has posted, "Former New Mexico Governor, Toney Anaya, Talks Death Penalty Politics," at Huffington Post.New Mexico repealed the death penalty during the 2009 Legislative session, but since the lawmaking body is prohibited from enacting retroactive laws the two men currently on death row are still eligible for execution. [read post]

Illinois – After the Madigan Charges, Democrats Lack an Appetite for New Ethics Reform This Spring WBEZ – Dave McKinney | Published: 3/22/2022 The chances of Democrats pushing through a new round of ethics reforms in the wake of former Speaker Michael Madigan appear bleak at the moment, with time running out on the Illinois Legislature’s spring calend [read post]