Tag: judicial_appointments
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Commission Recommends Four Candidates for Second Judicial District Vacancies
Minnesota's Commission on Judicial Selection has recommended Wesley Abrahamson, John Betzler, James Watchke-Koranne, and Devona Wells to Governor Walz for two judicial vacancies in the Second Judicial District, St. Paul.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegal MinnesotaJudicial SelectionGovernor WalzSecond Judicial DistrictSt. PaulRamsey CountyJudicial AppointmentsOffice of Minnesota Governor
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Governor Newsom Appoints 14 Superior Court Judges Across California
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed 14 Superior Court Judges across nine California counties, including interim and regular positions. These appointments fill various vacancies, with some judges assuming roles they were elected to begin in January 2027, and each position offering…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegalGeneral Politics Gavin NewsomJudicial AppointmentsCalifornia Superior CourtEl Dorado CountyLos Angeles CountySan Diego CountyLegal ServicesCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom
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Governor Whitmer Appoints Two to Michigan District Courts
Governor Whitmer appointed Nicole Matusko to the 55th District Court in Ingham County and Anna White to the 58th District Court in Ottawa County, filling partial terms. Both bring extensive legal experience to their new judicial roles.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegal MichiganJudicial AppointmentsGretchen WhitmerNicole MatuskoAnna WhiteDistrict CourtIngham CountyOffice of Michigan Governor
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Governor Pillen Receives Three Nominees for 12th Judicial District County Court Judge
Nebraska's 12th Judicial District Judicial Nominating Commission has forwarded three nominees—Mark L. Kovarik, Audrey M. Long, and Katy A. Reichert—to Governor Jim Pillen for the County Court Judge vacancy left by Judge James M. Worden's retirement.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegal Governor Jim PillenJudicial Nominating Commission12th Judicial DistrictCounty Court JudgeNebraskaJudicial AppointmentsJames M. WordenOffice of Nebraska Governor
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Governor Walz Appoints Three New Judges to Minnesota's Fourth Judicial District
Governor Tim Walz appointed Theresa Bea, Nicole Blissenbach, and Sean Cahill as District Court Judges in Minnesota's Fourth Judicial District, chambered in Minneapolis. The new judges bring diverse legal backgrounds, including family law, labor and industry leadership, and extensive experience…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegalEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Judicial appointmentsMinnesotaHennepin CountyTheresa BeaNicole BlissenbachSean CahillDistrict Court JudgesOffice of Minnesota Governor
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Governor Ivey Appoints New District and Circuit Judges in Mobile County
Governor Kay Ivey has announced 15 new appointments, including Deborah McGowin as District Judge and Theresa Williamson as Circuit Judge in Mobile County. These judicial roles fill vacancies in the 13th Judicial Circuit.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegalGeneral Politics AlabamaMobile CountyKay IveyJudicial AppointmentsDeborah McGowinTheresa WilliamsonJudiciaryAlabama Governor's Office
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Governor Newsom Appoints 15 Judges to California Courts of Appeal and Superior Courts
Governor Gavin Newsom has nominated four justices to California's Courts of Appeal and appointed eleven judges to Superior Courts across seven counties, filling vacancies and bolstering the state's judiciary.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalDemocratic Party Gavin NewsomJudicial AppointmentsCaliforniaCourt of AppealSuperior CourtJudgesGovernmentCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Reports Speculation Over Supreme Court Departures
The Washington Post reports speculation about potential Supreme Court departures, noting some conservative judges may be using rulings to audition for the president.
Politics and GovernmentLegalGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentWhite House Supreme CourtJudgesConservativeJudiciaryJudicial AppointmentsDonald J TrumpWashington PostThe Washington Post
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Governor Walz Addresses Wildfires, Boosts Healthcare, and Appoints New Supreme Court Justices
Governor Walz addressed wildfire containment in Two Harbors, celebrated a $205 million bipartisan investment in Hennepin County Medical Center, and appointed new justices to the Minnesota Supreme Court, including a new Chief Justice.
Politics and GovernmentHealthSportGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMedical ScienceLegalEnvironment Governor WalzMinnesotaWildfireHennepin County Medical CenterJudicial AppointmentsMinnesota Supreme CourtHealthcare FundingOffice of Minnesota Governor
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Judicial Application Deadline Extended for Minnesota's Seventh District
Minnesota's Judicial Selection Commission extends the application deadline for two Seventh Judicial District vacancies until June 4. The roles, replacing retiring judges in St. Cloud and Milaca, seek diverse, experienced candidates for mid-June interviews.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegalGeneral Politics MinnesotaJudicial AppointmentsSeventh Judicial DistrictJob VacancyApplication DeadlineSt. CloudMilacaOffice of Minnesota Governor
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Governor Walz Appoints Three New Judges to Minnesota's Tenth Judicial District
Governor Tim Walz has appointed Nathan Sosinski, Stacy St George, and Kathryn Fodness as District Court Judges in Minnesota's Tenth Judicial District, filling vacancies in Wright, Sherburne, and Chisago counties.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Nathan SosinskiStacy St GeorgeKathryn FodnessJudicial AppointmentsMinnesotaTenth Judicial DistrictDistrict Court JudgesOffice of Minnesota Governor
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Governor Walz Appoints New Chief Justice and Associate Justice to Minnesota Supreme Court
Governor Tim Walz has appointed Justice Theodora Gaïtas as the next Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court and Judge Reynaldo Aligada, Jr. as an Associate Justice, effective September, bringing diverse experience to the state's highest court.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Theodora GaïtasReynaldo Aligada, Jr.Minnesota Supreme CourtGovernor Tim WalzJudicial AppointmentsChief JusticeAssociate JusticeOffice of Minnesota Governor