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  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 22, 2019 at 12:03 PM

$13.5 billion dollars spent by Netflix on original content during the past year

$13.5 billion dollars spent by Netflix on original content during the past year   October 22, 2019: Over the 12 months ending September 30, Netflix spent $13.5 billion to produce original content for its streaming service.[1] The company hopes the prog…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
October 22, 2019 at 9:41 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Election Day in most states is two weeks away, early voting underway

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Election Day in most states is two weeks away, early voting underway Today's Brew highlights early and absentee voting schedules in advance of Election Day + summarizes the number of Representatives not seeking re-election in 2020   Welc…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
October 21, 2019 at 2:41 PM

Gabbard says Clinton behind attacks on campaign

Gabbard says Clinton behind attacks on campaign O’Rourke answers Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey   October 21, 2019: Beto O'Rourke completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. Tulsi Gabbard said Hillary Clinton was behind a campaign to dest…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 21, 2019 at 12:04 PM

91% of voters are proud to be an American

91% of voters are proud to be an American   October 21, 2019: Ninety-one percent (91%) of voters nationwide are proud to be an American. A ScottRasmussen.com national survey found that total includes 67% who are Very Proud of the affiliation.[1] Ninety…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
October 21, 2019 at 9:43 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew; Ballotpedia's Candidate Survey: Today's feature—O’Rourke

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew; Ballotpedia's Candidate Survey: Today's feature—O’Rourke Today's Brew highlights Beto O’Rourke’s responses to Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey + a lawsuit to invalidate a 2019 ballot measure in Pennsylvania   Welcome to the Mond…
  Ballotpedia's State and Local Tap · [email protected]
October 19, 2019 at 12:15 PM

Gov. Edwards (D), Rispone (R) advance to general election in Louisiana

Gov. Edwards (D), Rispone (R) advance to general election in Louisiana Hood (D), Reeves (R) hold second gubernatorial debate in Mississippi Start your weekend off by reviewing what happened in state and local politics this week. Click the link below to rea…
  Ballotpedia's Federal Tap · [email protected]
October 19, 2019 at 12:11 PM

Democrats hold fourth presidential debate

Democrats hold fourth presidential debate Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) dies at 68 Welcome to the weekend! Keep reading for this week's recap of all things federal politics. Don't forget to check out our extended version by clicking the link below. Read the f…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 18, 2019 at 8:27 PM

ICYMI: Top stories from the week

ICYMI: Top stories from the week A weekly shot of this week's most viewed stories from Ballotpedia's Daily Brew. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Each week, we bring you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condense…
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
October 18, 2019 at 7:24 PM

Minnesota Supreme Court: local fire department restructuring was unfair labor practice

Minnesota Supreme Court: local fire department restructuring was unfair labor practice The city eliminated the positions of five full-time fire equipment operators who were members of the union. Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
October 18, 2019 at 2:42 PM

Sanders holds first rally in three weeks Saturday

Sanders holds first rally in three weeks Saturday Williamson first 2020 candidate to answer Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey   October 18, 2019: Marianne Williamson is the first 2020 presidential candidate to complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 18, 2019 at 12:03 PM

27% of voters not confident votes will be properly counted in election 2020

27% of voters not confident votes will be properly counted in election 2020   October 18, 2019: Twenty-seven percent (27%) of voters are not confident that the votes will be properly counted and the correct winners declared in Election 2020. A ScottRas…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
October 18, 2019 at 9:41 AM

The Daily Brew; Ballotpedia's Candidate Survey: Today's feature—Williamson

The Daily Brew; Ballotpedia's Candidate Survey: Today's feature—Williamson Today's Brew highlights Marianne Williamson’s responses to Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey + previews next month’s state supreme court elections in two states   Welcome to the Fr…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
October 17, 2019 at 2:22 PM

Trump rallies in Dallas Thursday, O’Rourke holds counter-rally in Grand Prairie

Trump rallies in Dallas Thursday, O’Rourke holds counter-rally in Grand Prairie Steyer spent more than $26 million on TV ads   October 17, 2019: Donald Trump and Beto O’Rourke hold rallies in Texas Thursday. Tom Steyer spent more than $26 million on TV ads s…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 17, 2019 at 12:02 PM

46% of voters have a favorable opinion of the United Nations

46% of voters have a favorable opinion of the United Nations   October 17, 2019: Forty-six percent (46%) of voters nationwide have a favorable opinion of the United Nations. A ScottRasmussen.com national survey found that 19% have an unfavorable view, …
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
October 17, 2019 at 9:44 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Middle school, high school, college...assessing readability of ballot measures

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Middle school, high school, college...assessing readability of ballot measures Today's Brew highlights our testing of the readability of 2019’s statewide ballot measures + our weekly roundup of local news   Welcome to the Thursday, Octob…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
October 16, 2019 at 2:40 PM

Dems spar over healthcare costs and gun policy in fourth debate

Dems spar over healthcare costs and gun policy in fourth debate AOC expected to endorse Sanders Saturday   October 16, 2019: Twelve Democratic presidential candidates debated Tuesday night in Westerville, Ohio. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is expected to forma…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 16, 2019 at 12:01 PM

39% of voters believe the United States is one of the best countries for African Americans to live in

39% of voters believe the United States is one of the best countries for African Americans to live in   October 16, 2019: Thirty-nine percent (39%) of voters believe the United States is one of the best countries for African Americans to live in. A Sco…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
October 16, 2019 at 9:41 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: California voters to decide 45 local ballot measures this November

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: California voters to decide 45 local ballot measures this November Today's Brew summarizes the local ballot measures appearing on California’s November ballot + an update on the Kate Brown recall effort   Welcome to the Wednesday, Oct. 1…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
October 15, 2019 at 2:34 PM

12 Dems take stage tonight in largest presidential primary debate

12 Dems take stage tonight in largest presidential primary debate Hawaii and Kansas Dems will use ranked-choice voting in primary   October 15, 2019: Twelve Democratic presidential candidates will meet on stage Tuesday in the fourth primary debate of the 202…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 15, 2019 at 12:00 PM

45% of U.S. workers believe their next job will be better than their current job

45% of U.S. workers believe their next job will be better than their current job   October 15, 2019: Forty-five percent (45%) of U.S. workers believe their next job will be better than their current job. A ScottRasmussen.com national survey found that …
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
October 15, 2019 at 9:42 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Democrats hold fourth presidential primary debate tonight

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Democrats hold fourth presidential primary debate tonight Today's Brew previews tonight’s Democratic presidential debate + highlights the results of Louisiana’s statewide primaries on October 12   Welcome to the Tuesday, October 15, Brew…
  Sara Reynolds · [email protected]
October 14, 2019 at 4:03 PM

Bold Justice: SCOTUS to hear four cases this week

Bold Justice: SCOTUS to hear four cases this week Alexander Hamilton may have thought them the least dangerous branch, but we at Ballotpedia think federal courts are the most exciting! Welcome to the October 14 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia's …
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 14, 2019 at 12:03 PM

83% of American workers rate their current job as good or excellent

83% of American workers rate their current job as good or excellent   October 14, 2019: Eighty-three percent (83%) of American workers rate their current job as either good (49%) or excellent (34%). A ScottRasmussen.com national survey found that 16% s…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
October 14, 2019 at 9:41 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: It’s Edwards (D) vs. Rispone (R) for Louisiana governor

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: It’s Edwards (D) vs. Rispone (R) for Louisiana governor Today's Brew highlights the results of Saturday’s gubernatorial primary in Louisiana + California’s governor vetoes pay-per-signature ban   Welcome to the Monday, October 14, Brew. …
  Ballotpedia's State and Local Tap · [email protected]
October 12, 2019 at 12:11 PM

It’s Election Day in Louisiana

It’s Election Day in Louisiana On tap this week ad spending in Kentucky governor’s race tops $10 million Whether you are headed to the polls in Louisiana today or reading this at home, we're happy that you're joining us. Scroll down for the week's top state…
  Ballotpedia's Federal Tap · [email protected]
October 12, 2019 at 12:09 PM

12 Democratic presidential candidates to debate in Ohio

12 Democratic presidential candidates to debate in Ohio On tap this week, SCOTUS hears five cases to start off the 2019-2020 term Happy Saturday! We are back with a full issue covering the launch of the new Supreme Court term, the latest presidential news, a…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 11, 2019 at 7:34 PM

ICYMI: Top stories from the week

ICYMI: Top stories from the week A weekly shot of this week's most viewed stories from Ballotpedia's Daily Brew. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Each week, we bring you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condense…
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
October 11, 2019 at 6:02 PM

Opt-outs no longer limited for members of three public-sector unions in Pennsylvania

Opt-outs no longer limited for members of three public-sector unions in Pennsylvania Lawsuits filed by Fairness Center challenging maintenance-of membership clauses to proceed. Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of t…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
October 11, 2019 at 2:35 PM

Candidates release policy proposals on housing, foster care, and LGBT issues

Candidates release policy proposals on housing, foster care, and LGBT issues President Donald Trump rallies in Minneapolis   October 11, 2019: Six Democratic candidates released policies on LGBT issues, foster care, housing, and athletics Thursday. President Tr…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 11, 2019 at 12:03 PM

$143,270 average annual salary paid to U.S. governors

$143,270 average annual salary paid to U.S. governors   October 11, 2019: The average salary paid to U.S. governors in 2018 was $143,270. Ballotpedia reports that the five highest-paid governors were found in California at $201,680, New York at $200,00…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
October 11, 2019 at 9:39 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Louisiana voters to decide trifecta status

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Louisiana voters to decide trifecta status Today's Brew previews tomorrow’s Louisiana primary elections + a look at a congressional retirement announcement   Welcome to the Friday, October 11, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you …
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
October 10, 2019 at 2:24 PM

Nine candidates to participate in CNN LGBTQ town hall

Nine candidates to participate in CNN LGBTQ town hall Warren releases environmental justice plan   October 10, 2019: Nine candidates will participate in a CNN town hall on LGBTQ issues Thursday. Warren released an environmental justice plan proposing $1 trill…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 10, 2019 at 12:02 PM

20% of voters say healthcare is the most important issue

20% of voters say healthcare is the most important issue   October 10, 2019: A ScottRasmussen.com national survey found that 20% of voters nationwide consider healthcare to be the most important issue facing the nation today. Sixteen percent (16%) nam…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
October 10, 2019 at 9:39 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: How did the 2010 elections affect the last redistricting cycle?

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: How did the 2010 elections affect the last redistricting cycle? Today's Brew reviews how the 2010 elections affected trifecta control in states where the legislature performed redistricting + our weekly roundup of local news   Welcome t…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
October 9, 2019 at 2:32 PM

Booker, Steyer, and Yang bring November debate total (so far) to eight, DNC sets date

Booker, Steyer, and Yang bring November debate total (so far) to eight, DNC sets date Biden endorsed by Sen. Feinstein   October 9, 2019: Cory Booker, Tom Steyer, and Andrew Yang bring the total of candidates who've qualified for the November 20 debate to ei…
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
October 9, 2019 at 1:07 PM

Last chance to register for today's redistricting webinar!

Last chance to register for today's redistricting webinar! This month's edition rounds-up the November elections using ranked-choice voting + an update on redistricting in North Carolina    Sponsored by Probolsky Research Welcome to the Ballot Bulletin: …
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 9, 2019 at 12:02 PM

51% of Democratic voters believe President Trump is likely to be impeached and removed from office

51% of Democratic voters believe President Trump is likely to be impeached and removed from office   October 9, 2019: Fifty-one percent (51%) of self-identified Democratic voters now think it’s at least somewhat likely that President Trump will be impe…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
October 9, 2019 at 9:41 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: California had the fewest propositions this decade in the state’s history

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: California had the fewest propositions this decade in the state’s history Today's Brew features an analysis of how the number of ballot propositions in California this decade compares historically + a preview of Louisiana’s legislative primaries   …
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
October 8, 2019 at 2:15 PM

Amy Klobuchar raised $4.8 million in Q3 2019

Amy Klobuchar raised $4.8 million in Q3 2019 Democratic primary debate one week away   October 8, 2019: Amy Klobuchar's campaign raised $4.8 million last quarter. Next Tuesday's 12-candidate Democratic debate in Westerville, Ohio, will be the largest single pr…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 8, 2019 at 12:02 PM

54% believe the U.S. is one of the best countries for women to live in

54% believe the U.S. is one of the best countries for women to live in   October 8, 2019: Fifty-four percent (54%) of voters believe the United States is one of the best countries for women to live in. A ScottRasmussen.com survey found that 10% believ…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
October 8, 2019 at 9:43 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Join us tomorrow to talk about redistricting!

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Join us tomorrow to talk about redistricting! Today's Brew highlights our free webinar tomorrow on redistricting ahead of the 2020 census + a comparative look at gubernatorial salaries across the U.S.   Welcome to the Tuesday, October 8,…
  Sara Reynolds · [email protected]
October 7, 2019 at 3:34 PM

Bold Justice: New term for SCOTUS starts today

Bold Justice: New term for SCOTUS starts today Alexander Hamilton may have thought them the least dangerous branch, but we at Ballotpedia think federal courts are the most exciting! Welcome to the October 7 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia's news…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
October 7, 2019 at 2:25 PM

Warren raised $24.6 million in third quarter

Warren raised $24.6 million in third quarter Sanford and Walsh disagree on impeachment   October 7, 2019: Elizabeth Warren raised $24.6 million in the third quarter of 2019. Mark Sanford and Joe Walsh disagreed on impeachment during an appearance on CNN. Sha…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 7, 2019 at 12:05 PM

44% of voters believe the United States is one of the best countries for the middle class

44% of voters believe the United States is one of the best countries for the middle class   October 7, 2019: Forty-four percent (44%) of voters believe the United States is one of the best countries for the middle class to live in. A ScottRasmussen.com…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
October 7, 2019 at 9:43 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: A record number of Appeals Court confirmations

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: A record number of Appeals Court confirmations Today's Brew highlights the number of judges President Trump has appointed so far in his presidency + an appeals court decision affirming the FCC’s repeal of net neutrality rules   Welcome …
  Ballotpedia's State and Local Tap · [email protected]
October 5, 2019 at 12:27 PM

Judge blocks Alaska rule on state employee unions

Judge blocks Alaska rule on state employee unions Juul ends support of San Francisco e-cigarette measure Good morning! Let's dive into this week's edition of the State and Local Tap for all the important events in state and local politics. As always, you …
  Ballotpedia's Federal Tap · [email protected]
October 5, 2019 at 12:27 PM

Supreme Court begins its 2019-2020 term

Supreme Court begins its 2019-2020 term Rep. Collins (R-N.Y.) resigns from U.S. House Good morning! We have the top stories from the world of federal news on tap for you this weekend.  Let’s dive into the highlights of the week. As always, you can find our …
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
October 5, 2019 at 12:24 AM

ICYMI: Top stories from the week

ICYMI: Top stories from the week A weekly shot of this week's most viewed stories from Ballotpedia's Daily Brew. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Each week, we bring you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condense…
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
October 4, 2019 at 7:17 PM

Federal court considers case over refund of previously paid agency fees

Federal court considers case over refund of previously paid agency fees Plus an update on Janus in Alaska. Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of the legislation, national trends, and public debate surrounding public-se…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
October 4, 2019 at 2:35 PM

Biden raises more than $15M in Q3, down from $22M in Q2

Biden raises more than $15M in Q3, down from $22M in Q2 CNN will not air two new Trump ads   October 4, 2019: Joe Biden raised $15.2 million in the third quarter of 2019. CNN will not air two ads submitted by the Donald Trump campaign. Share the latest from the…