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The Constitution and Elections, Part III: 20th Century Changes 0
- March 26, 2024
The Constitution’s design for regulating elections at the state level is still largely intact. But the transfer of voting strength away from those with a stake in society and the growth of federal power threaten what remains of the system.
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Critiquing the Montana Supreme Court 0
- March 24, 2024
The Montana Supreme Court may be the least disciplined appeals court in the country. Rob Natelson’s recent paper outlines the problems.
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The Constitution and Elections, Part II: Ideal Voters and Changes by Amendment 0
- March 19, 2024
This post discusses five constitutional amendments affecting elections.
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Fast Facts About Electricity in Colorado in 2023 0
- March 18, 2024
Newly released federal government data offers insights into Colorado’s electricity sector last year. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently published its latest Electric Power Monthly report with additional data gathered through December 2023. The data is preliminary and will continue to be refined by the agency until it releases its final Electric Power Annual report
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Colorado Lawmakers Reignite the State’s ‘Oil and Gas Wars’0
- March 14, 2024
Upon signing legislation to usher in a new regulatory paradigm for the industry, Governor Jared Polis famously declared an end to Colorado’s oil and gas wars in 2019. The state’s saber-rattling legislature has other ideas in mind for 2024. Emboldened by historic majorities in the legislature, Colorado Democrats have introduced Senate Bill 159, a measure to
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The Constitution and Elections, Part I: The Founders’ Design 0
- March 12, 2024
Less than two years ago, we Americans came perilously close to losing our election system. Once the balance of power shifts back again you can bet the election-rigging proposals will re-surface. And this time, they’ll pass.
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