Beware of Misusing State Resources During the Campaign Season
by Julie Pelegrin Unless you’re living under a rock on another planet, you’re well aware that this year is a big campaign year. Throughout the summer and next fall, people […]
Legislator Rights and Responsibilities
To Testify or Not to Testify: Responding to a Subpoena
by Sharon Eubanks Citizens often turn to the courts to challenge the acts of the General Assembly and its members, which can lead to legislators being served with subpoenas commanding […]
A Look at the Limits of Legislative Immunity
By Julie Pelegrin In representing the interests of constituents, a legislator may introduce legislation or an amendment that makes someone angry or that someone may consider unfair. When debating bills […]
Leftover Campaign Funds are Useful Even After the Election
by Bob Lackner With the start of the legislative session, the memory of your months of electioneering are beginning to fade, but there is one continuing, nagging concern: What to […]