Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

September 6, 2019 at 9:39 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Looking ahead to two U.S. House special elections in NC

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Looking ahead to two U.S. House special elections in NC Today's Brew previews next week's congressional special elections in North Carolina + looks ahead to the third Democratic presidential debate   Welcome to the Friday, September 6, B…

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September 5, 2019 at 2:21 PM

De Blasio could drop out by Oct. 1 if he does not qualify for fourth debate

De Blasio could drop out by Oct. 1 if he does not qualify for fourth debate Bennet released education plan focused on primary and secondary education   September 5, 2019: Bill de Blasio said he could drop out of the presidential race by Oct. 1. Michael Bennet …

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September 5, 2019 at 12:05 PM

57% of U.S. voters don’t know who Boris Johnson is

57% of U.S. voters don’t know who Boris Johnson is   September 5, 2019: Despite ongoing media coverage of the Brexit negotiations, most U.S. voters (57%) either have never heard of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson or don't know enough about him to …

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

September 5, 2019 at 9:37 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: North Carolina must redraw state legislative maps

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: North Carolina must redraw state legislative maps Today's Brew highlights a North Carolina Superior Court decision rejecting the state’s legislative districts + a roundup of local election news   Welcome to the Thursday, September 5, Br…

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September 4, 2019 at 2:23 PM

2020 Dems release clean energy plans before CNN town hall

2020 Dems release clean energy plans before CNN town hall Fourth Dem debate set for Oct. 15-16   September 4, 2019: Several 2020 Democrats have released climate change plans ahead of Wednesday night’s CNN town hall on climate change. The fourth Democratic pri…

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September 4, 2019 at 12:02 PM

277 people leave New York City every day

277 people leave New York City every day   September 4, 2019: An average of 277 people move out of the New York City metro area every day. That’s more than double the number from a year ago.[1] It’s also the biggest exodus in the nation. An average of …

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

September 4, 2019 at 9:42 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: DNC rejects virtual caucuses in Iowa, Nevada

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: DNC rejects virtual caucuses in Iowa, Nevada Today's Brew highlights the DNC’s rejection of phone caucus plans + efforts to lower the voting age in California   Welcome to the Wednesday, Sept. 4, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as y…

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September 3, 2019 at 2:49 PM

Klobuchar releases climate plan

Klobuchar releases climate plan Seven Democratic candidates attend Labor Day picnics in Iowa and Illinois   September 3, 2019: Amy Klobuchar released a climate plan. Seven Democratic candidates attended Labor Day picnics in Iowa and Illinois. Share the lates…

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September 3, 2019 at 12:03 PM

63.5% of new moms return to the workforce within a year

63.5% of new moms return to the workforce within a year   September 3, 2019: Within a year of giving birth, 63.5% of new moms return to the workforce. That total includes those who are searching for a new job.[1] The Census Bureau reports that there ar…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

September 3, 2019 at 9:40 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: National Popular Vote in Colorado—voters to decide in 2020

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: National Popular Vote in Colorado—voters to decide in 2020 Today's Brew highlights the first veto referendum in Colorado in over 70 years + reviews how states set the start of the school year   Welcome to the Tuesday, September 3, Brew. …

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September 2, 2019 at 12:03 PM

40% of adults believe labor unions are generally good for the U.S.

40% of adults believe labor unions are generally good for the U.S.   September 2, 2019: A ScottRasmussen.com national survey found that 40% of adults believe labor unions are generally good for the United States while 13% believe they are generally bad…

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  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]

August 30, 2019 at 6:31 PM

Union challenges Wisconsin public-sector labor relations law

Union challenges Wisconsin public-sector labor relations law The plaintiffs allege that Act 10 violates their rights to free speech and freedom of association. Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of the legislation, nat…

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August 30, 2019 at 2:47 PM

DNC to reject Iowa and Nevada virtual caucus plans

DNC to reject Iowa and Nevada virtual caucus plans Private citizen spends $500,000 on anti-Biden ad   August 30, 2019: The Democratic National Committee will reject Iowa’s and Nevada’s virtual caucus plans. Shirley Shawe spent $500,000 on an ad against Joe Bid…

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August 30, 2019 at 12:04 PM

72% of American adults consider Labor Day to be the unofficial end of summer

72% of American adults consider Labor Day to be the unofficial end of summer   August 30, 2019: Seventy-two percent (72%) of American adults consider Labor Day to be the unofficial end of summer. A ScottRasmussen.com national survey found that belief t…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

August 30, 2019 at 9:40 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: What 2018’s closest legislative races may tell us about 2020

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: What 2018’s closest legislative races may tell us about 2020 Today's Brew highlights an analysis of the closely-decided state legislative races from 2018 + previews California’s 2020 ballot measures   Welcome to the Friday, August 30, Br…

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August 29, 2019 at 2:31 PM

Gillibrand is fifth Democrat this month to suspend presidential campaign

Gillibrand is fifth Democrat this month to suspend presidential campaign Ten Dems qualify for September debates   August 29, 2019: Kirsten Gillibrand suspended her presidential campaign. Ten candidates have qualified for the third Democratic presidential pri…

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August 29, 2019 at 12:01 PM

31% of U.S. adults believe the economy is getting better

31% of U.S. adults believe the economy is getting better   August 29, 2019: Thirty-one percent (31%) of adults nationwide believe the U.S. economy is getting better. The Job Creators Network/ScottRasmussen.com weekly survey found that 34% believe it is…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

August 29, 2019 at 9:40 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: September’s Democratic presidential debate lineup is set

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: September’s Democratic presidential debate lineup is set Today's Brew highlights the latest debate news and previews today’s presidential update webinar + reviews the latest local political news from around the U.S.   Welcome to the Thur…

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August 28, 2019 at 2:39 PM

Ten 2020 Dems set to participate in seven-hour climate change town hall

Ten 2020 Dems set to participate in seven-hour climate change town hall Gabbard returns to campaign trail from active duty   August 28, 2019: Ten Democratic presidential candidates are scheduled to participate in a seven-hour series of town halls focused on …

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August 28, 2019 at 12:03 PM

69% of voters want more workers to speed up the application process for immigrants

69% of voters want more workers to speed up the application process for immigrants   August 28, 2019: Sixty-nine percent (69%) of voters nationwide believe the federal government should hire more workers to help speed up the application process for peo…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

August 28, 2019 at 9:41 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: In Mississippi governor’s race, it’s Hood (D) vs. Reeves (R)

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: In Mississippi governor’s race, it’s Hood (D) vs. Reeves (R) Today's Brew highlights the results of Mississippi’s Republican gubernatorial primary runoff + legal developments regarding ballot initiatives in Colorado and Michigan   Welcom…

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August 27, 2019 at 2:40 PM

Yang proposes $4.9 trillion climate change plan

Yang proposes $4.9 trillion climate change plan Biden releases healthcare ad   August 27, 2019: Andrew Yang proposed a $4.9 trillion climate change proposal. Joe Biden released a new campaign ad in Iowa defending the Affordable Care Act. Share the latest fro…

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  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]

August 27, 2019 at 1:02 PM

Federal judge strikes down disclosure exemptions given to some nonprofits

Federal judge strikes down disclosure exemptions given to some nonprofits The IRS rule exempted some 501(c) nonprofit entities from reporting the names and addresses of their contributors. Welcome to The Disclosure Digest, our weekly look at state and …

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  Ballotpedia · [email protected]

August 27, 2019 at 12:05 PM

20% of voters have had an online telemedicine visit

20% of voters have had an online telemedicine visit   August 27, 2019: Twenty percent (20%) of all voters have had an online telemedicine visit. A series of ScottRasmussen.com national polls found that’s up from 15% in May and 13% a year ago.[1][2] Loo…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

August 27, 2019 at 9:42 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Twenty-seven territories

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Twenty-seven territories Today's Brew summarizes the type and history of U.S. territorial acquisitions + previews the elections on August 27   Welcome to the Tuesday, August 27, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:…

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August 26, 2019 at 2:18 PM

Joe Walsh becomes second Republican primary challenger to Trump

Joe Walsh becomes second Republican primary challenger to Trump Gabbard and Steyer call for more transparency in DNC’s poll selection   August 26, 2019: Joe Walsh announced that he is running for president. The Tulsi Gabbard and Tom Steyer campaigns called f…

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August 26, 2019 at 12:05 PM

80% of Americans think high school students should get a job

80% of Americans think high school students should get a job   August 26, 2019: Eighty percent (80%) of American adults believe it is good for high school students to have a part-time job after school and on weekends. A Job Creators Network/ScottRasmus…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

August 26, 2019 at 9:37 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Ballotpedia launches comprehensive coverage of North Carolina elections

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Ballotpedia launches comprehensive coverage of North Carolina elections Today's Brew highlights Ballotpedia’s first-ever comprehensive local coverage of a state + looks ahead to the 2020 party conventions   Welcome to the Monday, August …

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August 24, 2019 at 11:49 AM

Reeves, Waller compete in Mississippi's gubernatorial Republican primary runoff

Reeves, Waller compete in Mississippi's gubernatorial Republican primary runoff Phoenix voters to decide pension and light-rail initiatives Your weekly review of the week in state and local politics is here! Check out the highlights below, and click the link…

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August 24, 2019 at 11:38 AM

Deadline approaches for next Democratic debates, Castro is latest candidate to qualify

Deadline approaches for next Democratic debates, Castro is latest candidate to qualify Early voting begins for two North Carolina congressional special elections Welcome to the Federal Tap! Find information on debates, special elections, and more in our hig…

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  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]

August 23, 2019 at 6:33 PM

Pennsylvania state employee seeks refund of union fees paid before Janus

Pennsylvania state employee seeks refund of union fees paid before Janus Pennsylvania state employee filed a class-action lawsuit against the union Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of the legislation, national tren…

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August 23, 2019 at 2:42 PM

Moulton ends 2020 presidential campaign

Moulton ends 2020 presidential campaign More than a dozen 2020 Dems in California for DNC summer meeting   August 23, 2019: Seth Moulton becomes sixth notable Democrat to suspend his presidential campaign. More than a dozen 2020 Democrats are in California for …

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  Caitlin Styrsky · [email protected]

August 23, 2019 at 1:45 PM

Trump administration’s one-year update on executive branch reorganization plan

Trump administration’s one-year update on executive branch reorganization plan Plus, a series of district court decisions blocking Medicaid work requirements in three states. The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia…

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August 23, 2019 at 12:04 PM

6% of voters research the CEO's political views before buying products or services from a company

6% of voters research the CEO's political views before buying products or services from a company   August 23, 2019: Before buying products or services from a company, 6% of voters say they almost always research the CEO's political views. A ScottRasmu…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

August 23, 2019 at 9:40 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Mississippi Republican governor’s runoff to be decided Aug. 27

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Mississippi Republican governor’s runoff to be decided Aug. 27 Today's Brew previews Tuesday’s Republican gubernatorial runoff in Mississippi + a Democratic candidate announces run for Senate after ending his presidential bid   Welcome t…

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August 22, 2019 at 2:39 PM

Inslee suspends presidential campaign

Inslee suspends presidential campaign Joe Walsh likely to challenge Trump   August 22, 2019: Jay Inslee suspended his presidential campaign Wednesday night. Joe Walsh is considering entering the Republican primary this weekend. Share the latest from the camp…

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August 22, 2019 at 12:04 PM

74% of voters consider health care a very important issue

74% of voters consider health care a very important issue   August 22, 2019: Seventy-four percent (74%) of voters consider healthcare to be a very important voting issue. A new ScottRasmussen.com national survey found that 73% say the same about the ec…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

August 22, 2019 at 9:40 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Third presidential debate - two nights, or one...

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Third presidential debate - two nights, or one... Today's Brew highlights the candidates who have qualified for the next two Democratic debates + the start of early voting in congressional special elections in NC   Welcome to the Thursd…

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August 21, 2019 at 2:34 PM

Warren calls for repeal of 1994 crime law in new criminal justice proposal

Warren calls for repeal of 1994 crime law in new criminal justice proposal Trump heads to Kentucky for Bevin fundraiser   August 21, 2019: Elizabeth Warren released her criminal justice platform. Donald Trump is headlining a fundraiser for Matt Bevin’s guber…

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August 21, 2019 at 12:02 PM

60 years ago today Hawaii became America’s 50th state

60 years ago today Hawaii became America’s 50th state   August 21, 2019: Sixty (60) years ago today—on August 21, 1959—Hawaii was admitted to the United States and became our country’s 50th state.[1] This stretch of 60 years without adding a new state …

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

August 21, 2019 at 9:40 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Ninth Circuit panel limits nationwide injunction of Trump immigration rule

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Ninth Circuit panel limits nationwide injunction of Trump immigration rule Today's Brew highlights the latest court decision on the Trump administration’s immigration rule + Andrew Yang leads in Ballotpedia pageviews last week   Welcome …

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August 20, 2019 at 2:44 PM

Castro is 10th candidate to qualify for September and October debates

Castro is 10th candidate to qualify for September and October debates 2020 Dems head to Iowa for Native American forum   August 20, 2019: Julián Castro qualified for the third and fourth Democratic primary debates. Roughly half of the Democratic field will s…

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August 20, 2019 at 12:05 PM

71% of voters do not know if the BDS movement supports or opposes Israel

71% of voters do not know if the BDS movement supports or opposes Israel   August 20, 2019: The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement (BDS) is intended to oppose Israel and support the Palestinian cause. It played a major role in Israel’s recent …

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

August 20, 2019 at 9:39 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Second business tax measure sought in California for 2020

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Second business tax measure sought in California for 2020 Today's Brew highlights how a California group is seeking to get a second split roll tax initiative on the 2020 ballot + the triplex offices being decided in 2019   Welcome to the…

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August 19, 2019 at 2:25 PM

Pence will remain Trump’s running mate in 2020

Pence will remain Trump’s running mate in 2020 Sanders releases criminal justice platform   August 19, 2019: Donald Trump confirmed that he would keep Mike Pence as his running mate in 2020. Bernie Sanders released his latest policy platform on criminal just…

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August 19, 2019 at 12:03 PM

80 years ago today Orville Wright’s birthday was declared National Aviation Day

80 years ago today Orville Wright’s birthday was declared National Aviation Day   August 19, 2019: Eighty years ago today, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed Orville Wright’s birthday to be National Aviation Day.[1] Born in 1871, Orville was 32…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

August 19, 2019 at 9:42 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 23 statewide ballot measures have been certified for 2019

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 23 statewide ballot measures have been certified for 2019 Today's Brew highlights state-by-state voting patterns in presidential elections + recent initiative activity summarized in our State Ballot Measure Monthly newsletter   Welcome t…

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August 17, 2019 at 12:16 PM

Seattle City Council candidates set for November election

Seattle City Council candidates set for November election Runner-up gets endorsement of third-place finisher in Mississippi Republican gubernatorial runoff Welcome to the weekend! Here's your review of what happened this week in state and local politics. Wan…

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  Ballotpedia's Federal Tap · [email protected]

August 17, 2019 at 12:11 PM

Hickenlooper is fourth Democrat to end presidential run

Hickenlooper is fourth Democrat to end presidential run More satellite groups air ads in NC-09 special election Welcome to your weekend review! We hope you enjoy this week's federal politics highlights. For a comprehensive review, click the link below. Read …

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  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]

August 16, 2019 at 6:48 PM

Two public-sector labor bills vetoed by New Hampshire governor

Two public-sector labor bills vetoed by New Hampshire governor Without veto-proof majorities in both the House and Senate, Democrats cannot unilaterally override Sununu's vetoes. Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of …

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