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September 16, 2019 at 2:31 PM

Biden, Sanders, and Warren will release health records before Iowa

Biden, Sanders, and Warren will release health records before Iowa Trump will hold campaign rally in New Mexico   September 16, 2019: Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren have agreed to release their medical records before the Iowa caucuses. Donald…

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September 16, 2019 at 12:02 PM

77.4 metric tons of cannabis consumed by New Yorkers in 2018

77.4 metric tons of cannabis consumed by New Yorkers in 2018   September 16, 2019: New York City residents consumed 77.4 metric tons of cannabis in 2018. That’s more than any other city in the world.[1] The ABCD Cannabis Price Index also reported that …

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September 16, 2019 at 9:39 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Second GOP presidential debate held on this day four years ago

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Second GOP presidential debate held on this day four years ago Today's Brew highlights conflicting California court rulings on the approval needed for local tax measures + reviews the second Republican debate held September 16, 2015   W…

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September 14, 2019 at 12:09 PM

Incumbent loses Nashville mayoral runoff

Incumbent loses Nashville mayoral runoff Incumbent wins Democratic mayoral primary in Charlotte Welcome to your weekly breakdown of state and local politics! Click the link below to view the full version online. Read the full Tap online         At…

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September 14, 2019 at 12:05 PM

Republicans win two NC congressional special elections

Republicans win two NC congressional special elections Democrats debate healthcare, immigration, and criminal justice Welcome to the weekend! Find out what's on tap in federal politics this week. Don't forget to visit the link below to check out the full vers…

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September 13, 2019 at 6:04 PM

Ballotpedia releases research on public-sector union membership, finances, and political spending

Ballotpedia releases research on public-sector union membership, finances, and political spending Ballotpedia will release the key findings of our public-sector union research each week in Union Station. Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter …

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September 13, 2019 at 2:28 PM

2020 Dems debate healthcare, immigration, and criminal justice in Houston

2020 Dems debate healthcare, immigration, and criminal justice in Houston Steyer releases impeachment ad against Trump   September 13, 2019: Ten 2020 Democratic candidates debated healthcare, immigration, criminal justice, and other issues in Houston. Tom Steye…

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September 13, 2019 at 12:02 PM

33% of voters favor a complete ban on fracking

33% of voters favor a complete ban on fracking   September 13, 2019: Thirty-three percent (33%) of voters nationwide favor a complete ban on the oil drilling process known as fracking. A ScottRasmussen.com survey found that 41% are opposed to such a b…

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September 13, 2019 at 9:41 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Energy Department withdraws rules expanding energy-efficient lightbulb requirements

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Energy Department withdraws rules expanding energy-efficient lightbulb requirements Today's Brew summarizes new Department of Energy rules about energy-efficient lightbulbs + a judicial conflict in California regarding voter approval of local tax measures   …

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September 12, 2019 at 2:46 PM

Ten Dems will debate in Houston Thursday night

Ten Dems will debate in Houston Thursday night Trump launches counter-ad campaign in Texas   September 12, 2019: The third Democratic primary debate takes place Thursday night. Donald Trump is launching a media campaign in Texas with two full-page newspaper a…

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September 12, 2019 at 12:01 PM

58% of voters think nuclear power plants can be safely developed

58% of voters think nuclear power plants can be safely developed   September 12, 2019: Fifty-eight percent (58%) of voters nationwide think it’s likely that nuclear power plants could be developed to operate in a safe and environmentally friendly manne…

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September 12, 2019 at 9:40 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Thursday night is debate night

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Thursday night is debate night Today's Brew previews the third Democratic presidential debate tonight in Texas + reviews local election news from around the country   Welcome to the Thursday, September 12, Brew. Here’s what’s in store fo…

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September 11, 2019 at 4:19 PM

Maine to use RCV in 2020 presidential election

Maine to use RCV in 2020 presidential election This month's Ballot Bulletin covers the court ruling on North Carolina's state legislative maps and a RCV update in Maine    Sponsored by Probolsky Research Welcome to the Ballot Bulletin: We track developme…

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September 11, 2019 at 2:03 PM

Steyer launches $1 million ad campaign in IA, NV, SC

Steyer launches $1 million ad campaign in IA, NV, SC Walsh and Weld set to debate Sept. 24   September 11, 2019: Tom Steyer is airing two new ads in Iowa, Nevada, and South Carolina as part of a $1 million campaign. Joe Walsh and Bill Weld will attend a deba…

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September 11, 2019 at 12:04 PM

204 New York firefighters have died from 9/11 illnesses

204 New York firefighters have died from 9/11 illnesses   September 11, 2019: It’s been 18 years since the horrific events of 9/11. Over the course of those 18 years, 204 New York firefighters have died due to World Trade Center-related illnesses.[1] N…

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September 11, 2019 at 9:39 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Bishop (R) wins NC-9 special election

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Bishop (R) wins NC-9 special election Today's Brew highlights the results of yesterday’s special elections in NC-3 and NC-9 + the number of candidates already running for Congress in 2020   Welcome to the Wednesday, Sept. 11, Brew. Here’…

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September 10, 2019 at 2:02 PM

Trump rallies in NC for two special elections

Trump rallies in NC for two special elections Buttigieg hires SC state director   September 10, 2019: Donald Trump held a rally Monday at the Crown Expo Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Share the latest from the campaign trail.           How man…

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September 10, 2019 at 12:03 PM

62 world leaders educated in the United States

62 world leaders educated in the United States   September 10, 2019: Sixty-two (62) heads of state or heads of government have received higher education training in the United States. That’s more world leaders than have been educated by any other nati…

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September 10, 2019 at 9:40 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Exclusive: Volume 9 of Ballotpedia’s state legislative competitiveness report

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Exclusive: Volume 9 of Ballotpedia’s state legislative competitiveness report Today's Brew highlights our 9th annual State Legislative Competitiveness Report + Mississippi voters may decide a medical marijuana measure in 2020   Welcome …

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September 9, 2019 at 10:54 PM

Bold Justice: Trump appointed second-most federal judges through Sept. 1 of a president's 3rd year

Bold Justice: Trump appointed second-most federal judges through Sept. 1 of a president's 3rd year Alexander Hamilton may have thought them the least dangerous branch, but we at Ballotpedia think federal courts are the most exciting! Welcome to the Se…

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September 9, 2019 at 2:26 PM

Mark Sanford launched Republican primary challenge to Trump

Mark Sanford launched Republican primary challenge to Trump Steyer is 11th Democrat to qualify for October debate   September 9, 2019: Mark Sanford announced Sunday that he was running for president. Tom Steyer reached the polling threshold to qualify for the…

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September 9, 2019 at 12:03 PM

76% of voters believe illegal immigration is bad for the United States

76% of voters believe illegal immigration is bad for the United States   September 9, 2019: Seventy-six percent (76%) of voters nationwide believe illegal immigration is bad for the United States, according to a ScottRasmussen.com national survey. That…

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September 9, 2019 at 9:36 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Gov. Polis recall effort does not make ballot

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Gov. Polis recall effort does not make ballot Today's Brew details the unsuccessful effort to recall Colorado Gov. Jared Polis + previews next week’s webinar on the 2020 Almanac of American Politics   Welcome to the Monday, September 9 B…

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September 7, 2019 at 12:19 PM

Voters to decide two North Carolina congressional special elections

Voters to decide two North Carolina congressional special elections Three U.S. Representatives announce retirements, bringing total to 18 We hope you had a restful holiday weekend. We are back with the top federal stories of the week, starting with a look at …

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September 7, 2019 at 12:17 PM

North Carolina court orders state to draw new legislative maps

North Carolina court orders state to draw new legislative maps Councilmember Cooper, incumbent Briley face off in Nashville mayor runoff Thank you for joining us this weekend! We are back after the holiday and ready with this week's top stories. Let's dive i…

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September 6, 2019 at 6:04 PM

New Jersey court rules school district cannot pay salaries of union representatives

New Jersey court rules school district cannot pay salaries of union representatives The union agreement required the school board to pay the salaries of two teachers working full-time as union representatives. Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newslet…

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September 6, 2019 at 2:32 PM

Schultz decides against independent 2020 run

Schultz decides against independent 2020 run Four states look to cancel Republican primaries   September 6, 2019: Howard Schultz announced Friday that he would not run for president. South Carolina, Nevada, Arizona, and Kansas are expected to cancel their pres…

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September 6, 2019 at 12:03 PM

538 state legislative seats up for election in 2019

538 state legislative seats up for election in 2019   September 6, 2019: With all the focus on the 2020 presidential election, it’s easy to forget that a few states have significant elections scheduled for this November as well. A total of 538 state le…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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