Today marks the 192nd anniversary of the birth of David C. Broderick (born February 4, 1820 in Washington, DC). Broderick, a member of the Whig Party, was elected to the California State Senate a month at age 29 birthday and was became a U.S. Senator at 36. He served almost three years before being killed […]
Primary Candidate Tracking Report (2/1/2012)
There are currently 177 candidates for Congress and 324 candidates for the State Legislature in the 2012 Primary Election who are currently being tracked in preparation for updating the JoinCalifornia database. Congress (53 Seats; 177 Candidates) 88 Democrats 79 Republicans 3 Libertarians 3 Greens 3 Independents/No Party Preference State Senate (20 Seats; 58 Candidates) 34 […]
Krekorian Bill overturned by U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court released it’s finding in National Meat Association v. Harris (10-224) this morning. In the decision, the court found that AB 2098 (2008) by Paul Krekorian, which require the immediate euthanization of any nonambulatory animal, violated Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA). The FMIA includes a preemption clause (§678) which precludes states from imposing requirements that are […]
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