Tag Archives: State Legislators

The Tennessee Legislature Expels Two Democrats

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Thomas Mets

The recent story with the Tennessee State Assembly is a really interesting one, raising a lot of questions ignored by people just making partisan points. Following the recent school shooting in Nashville, gun control advocates entered the state capitol and … Continue reading →

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California and the Supplemental Poverty Measure

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Thomas Mets

I’ve often seen pieces comparing the economies of blue states and red states, with blue states generally coming out ahead. I was skeptical but interested in a piece by Kerry Jackson of the Pacific Research Institute on how California measures … Continue reading →

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The Tea Party, the 17th Amendment and Political Hacks

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Thomas Mets

The Utah State Senate is currently considering a bill that orders state senators to fill secret ballots for future elections, to signal to the public whom they support. It’s seen as a throwback to the days before the direct election of … Continue reading →

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Why are there so many idiotic state legislators?

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Thomas Mets

Every now and then, a state representative or state senator gets attention for saying or doing something really stupid. A few days ago, four members of the New Hampshire House of Representatives formally questioned President Obama’s birth certificate.  Recently State … Continue reading →

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