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October 29, 2019 at 11:05 AM

5 countries in the world make it easier to do business than the United States

%%subject%%   October 29, 2019: A World Bank study of government regulations found that there are five countries around the world where it’s easier to do business than the United States: New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Denmark, and South Korea.[1] Th…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

October 29, 2019 at 9:38 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Previewing elections in Houston and Pennsylvania

%%subject%% Today's Brew previews Houston’s Nov. 5 mayoral election + judicial, local, and ballot measure elections in Pennsylvania Today's Brew previews Houston’s Nov. 5 mayoral election + judicial, local, and ballot measure elections in Pennsylvania   Welcome to t…

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  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]

October 28, 2019 at 6:04 PM

Federal courts rule against New York, New Jersey donor disclosure laws

Federal courts rule against New York, New Jersey donor disclosure laws The laws both required nonprofit entities to disclose donor information in some circumstances. Welcome to The Disclosure Digest, our monthly look at state and federal disclosure poli…

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October 28, 2019 at 2:35 PM

DNC raises polling and fundraising threshold for December debate

DNC raises polling and fundraising threshold for December debate Trump announces ISIS leader killed   October 28, 2019: The Democratic National Committee announced the polling and fundraising thresholds for the sixth presidential primary debate on Dec. 19. D…

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October 28, 2019 at 12:03 PM

84% of voters believe Medicare for All will lead to higher middle class taxes

84% of voters believe Medicare for All will lead to higher middle class taxes   October 28, 2019: A ScottRasmussen.com national survey found that 84% of voters believe that the passage of Medicare for All will lead to higher taxes for the Middle Class.…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

October 28, 2019 at 9:41 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Previewing the Nov. 5 elections in Virginia & Colorado

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Previewing the Nov. 5 elections in Virginia & Colorado Today's Brew previews Virginia’s state legislative elections + Colorado’s ballot measure and local elections   Welcome to the Monday, October 28, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for…

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October 26, 2019 at 11:55 AM

Reps. Rooney (R), Gabbard (D) won’t run for re-election in 2020

%%subject%% Klobuchar qualifies for November Democratic presidential debate Klobuchar qualifies for November Democratic presidential debate Welcome to the weekend! Check out the highlights from this week below. For a more thorough account of the week, click thr…

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October 26, 2019 at 11:18 AM

Ad spending in Kentucky gubernatorial race tops $15 million

Ad spending in Kentucky gubernatorial race tops $15 million Houston mayoral candidates debate spending priorities, city finances Upcoming elections pack this week's highlights of The State and Local Tap. As always, find a complete review of the week and pre…

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October 25, 2019 at 7:43 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…

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October 25, 2019 at 6:18 PM

California bill proposing public-sector union release time for union activities vetoed

California bill proposing public-sector union release time for union activities vetoed Bill proposed that all public-sector employers in the state grant union representatives paid time off. Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you …

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October 25, 2019 at 2:41 PM

Ryan drops out of Democratic primary, 18 candidates remain

%%subject%% Gabbard will not seek re-election to U.S. House Gabbard will not seek re-election to U.S. House   October 25, 2019: Tim Ryan announced he was withdrawing from the 2020 presidential race and will run for re-election to the U.S. House from Ohio. Tulsi G…

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October 25, 2019 at 12:02 PM

17% of voters rate gender higher than issues when casting a ballot

%%subject%%   October 25, 2019: Given a choice between a candidate who shares their views on most issues or a candidate who shares their gender, 17% of voters would vote for the candidate of their gender.[1] A ScottRasmussen.com national survey found th…

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October 25, 2019 at 9:33 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Bluegrass battles - Kentucky voters to determine state’s triplex status

%%subject%% Today's Brew previews the Kentucky attorney general race + looks at the upcoming Washington elections Today's Brew previews the Kentucky attorney general race + looks at the upcoming Washington elections   Welcome to the Friday, Oct. 25, Brew. Here’s wh…

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October 24, 2019 at 2:34 PM

Klobuchar ninth candidate to qualify for November debate

Klobuchar ninth candidate to qualify for November debate MSNBC announces debate moderators   October 24, 2019: Amy Klobuchar became the ninth candidate to qualify for November’s Democratic presidential debate. MSNBC announced Rachel Maddow, Andrea Mitchell, …

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October 24, 2019 at 12:04 PM

36% of voters believe the federal government respects the freedom of individual Americans

36% of voters believe the federal government respects the freedom of individual Americans   October 24, 2019: Just 36% of voters nationwide believe the federal government respects the right of every American to live their own life as they see fit. Nine…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

October 24, 2019 at 9:40 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Previewing Nov. 5 elections in Texas & Kansas

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  Caitlin Styrsky · [email protected]

October 23, 2019 at 3:33 PM

Fed proposes to unilaterally broaden regulatory authority

Fed proposes to unilaterally broaden regulatory authority Plus, a fight between the Kansas governor and attorney general over the proper means of instituting the state’s strict new online sales tax. The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and info…

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October 23, 2019 at 2:44 PM

Colorado Working Families Party splits from national party with Sanders endorsement

%%subject%% Warren rallies with striking teachers in Chicago Warren rallies with striking teachers in Chicago   October 23, 2019: Bernie Sanders was endorsed by the Colorado Working Families Party. Elizabeth Warren joined striking teachers at a rally in Chicago…

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October 23, 2019 at 12:02 PM

78% of voters believe America today is still a cultural melting pot

78% of voters believe America today is still a cultural melting pot   October 23, 2019: Seventy-eight percent (78%) of voters nationwide believe it’s accurate today to describe America as a melting pot where immigrants both help shape American culture …

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

October 23, 2019 at 9:33 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Steyer leads third-quarter fundraising and spending

%%subject%% Today's Brew summarizes the latest campaign finance reports in the presidential race + looks at a case challenging the constitutionality of the CFPB structure Today's Brew summarizes the latest campaign finance reports in the presidential race + looks at a case challenging t…

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October 22, 2019 at 2:17 PM

Warren issues $800 billion public education plan

Warren issues $800 billion public education plan Castro will end campaign if he does not raise $800K by Oct. 31    October 22, 2019: Elizabeth Warren proposed an $800 billion public education plan Monday. Julián Castro said Monday he will end his campaign fo…

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October 22, 2019 at 12:03 PM

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

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  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…

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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…

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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…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

October 21, 2019 at 9:43 AM

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

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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…

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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…

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October 18, 2019 at 8:27 PM

ICYMI: Top stories from the week

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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…

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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…

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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…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

October 18, 2019 at 9:41 AM

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

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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…

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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, …

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  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…

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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…

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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…

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  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…

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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…

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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 …

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  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…

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  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 …

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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…

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  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. …

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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…

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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…

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October 11, 2019 at 7:34 PM

ICYMI: Top stories from the week

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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…

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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…

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