Are State Representatives allowed to have opinions and share them on contemporary USA and global topics?
Jolanda Jones,
I was curious what a State Representative does. At 75, I finally have a little time to look. I tried writing to you on Facebook, but I think no one reads them. Acknowledging is a start.
I found your House Bill “Relating to the inclusion of affordable housing as a qualifying project for public-private partnerships.” but it seems to have sat there. Both “affordable housing” and “public private partnerships” are good topics on the Internet.
Many of your bills are very very specific. Are you going to write about topics for the elections this year?
I think all the candidates ought to write and share their plans – individually, and then all, fairly and carefully organized, with ways to add comments and feedback.
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Richard Collins, The Internet Foundation
Your form does not recognize “TX” as a state and requires it to be written as “Texas”, but TX is often used in addresses. A form can be accommodating. “Text input error – State Required”
Richard: Is there any sense that the 5413 Representatives in State legislatures, and 2027 Senators in State legislatures are supposed to stay on top of issues, and be able to inform and help the people they represent understand today’s issues, barriers and opportunities? – Regardless of party.
Richard: At House.gov it explains: “Directory of Representatives – Also referred to as a congressman or congresswoman, each representative is elected to a two-year term serving the people of a specific congressional district. The number of voting representatives in the House is fixed by law at no more than 435, proportionally representing the population of the 50 states. Currently, there are five delegates representing the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. A resident commissioner represents Puerto Rico. Learn more about representatives at The House Explained.” Are the delegates for District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands non-voting? And is the “Resident Commissioner” for Puerto Rico. not even allowed to be involved? (they are almost real representatives but cannot vote).
