FROM THE MEDIA

A.C.L.U. Sues Alabama on Ballot Access -

By: New York Times

Tuesday 22. of July 2008

The American Civil Liberties Union sued Alabama elections officials Monday over what it says is an overly expansive policy disenfranchising felons, amid concern from voting rights groups nationwide that voting lists are being culled with too great alacrity by many states.

NC voting group says expanded early voting needed -

By: Associated Press

Tuesday 22. of July 2008

RALEIGH, N.C. --Voter registration has increased by more than a quarter-million people in North Carolina in 2008, an election reform group said Monday as it warned of long lines come Election Day unless early voting is expanded.

Federal judge weighs challenge to AZ voter id law -

By: Associated Press, Tucson Citizen [Ariz.]

Tuesday 22. of July 2008

PHOENIX -- A federal judge is weighing a challenge to Arizona requirements for voter identification and proof of citizenship for registering to vote.

Feds probe possible racial bias in Lake Park voting -

By: Palm Beach Post [Fla.]

Monday 21. of July 2008

LAKE PARK — The Justice Department has swooped into this little north Palm Beach County town to investigate whether it systemically blocks blacks from being elected to the town commission.

FROM THE STATES

Mass. Senate Postpones EDR Bill - Wednesday 23. of July 2008

More on S 2807 here

UPDATES: Calif. - Monday 21. of July 2008

Read Calif. bills here

N.C. Adjourns for 2008 - Friday 18. of July 2008

See N.C. election bills here

UPDATE: Calif. - Friday 18. of July 2008

See state page for more information

Calif. Proof of Citizenship Bill Fails in Assembly - Tuesday 15. of July 2008

More on A 2317 here

UPDATES: Calif. and La. - Thursday 10. of July 2008

See state pages for more information

NEW BILL: Penn. - Thursday 03. of July 2008

More on absentee voting bill, H 2692 here

N.Y. Assembly Introduces Proof of Citizenship Bill - Wednesday 02. of July 2008

More on A 11787 here

UPDATES: Calif. - Wednesday 02. of July 2008

See state page for more info

La. Focuses on Convenience Voting Measures - Friday 27. of June 2008

Read the 2008 legislative summary at Voting Matters Blog