Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

November 8, 2019 at 10:46 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Louisiana voters to decide governor and House veto-proof majority next week

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Louisiana voters to decide governor and House veto-proof majority next week Today’s Brew previews the upcoming general election in Louisiana + the first filing deadline of the 2020 election cycle   Welcome to the Friday, Nov. 8, Brew. He…

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November 7, 2019 at 3:17 PM

Gabbard is tenth candidate to qualify for November debate

%%subject%% Rep. Ayanna Pressley endorses Warren Rep. Ayanna Pressley endorses Warren   November 7, 2019: Tulsi Gabbard is the tenth candidate to qualify for the fifth Democratic presidential debate. Rep. Ayanna Pressley endorsed Elizabeth Warren on Wednesday. …

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November 7, 2019 at 1:01 PM

57 million freelance workers in the United States

57 million freelance workers in the United States   November 7, 2019: Fifty-seven million Americans now do freelance work, earning nearly a trillion dollars in annual freelance income.[1] According to the “Freelancing in America: 2019” report, 45% of f…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

November 7, 2019 at 10:41 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: More Election Coverage!

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: More Election Coverage! Today's Brew provides election results for races with late-reporting results + signatures submitted for two marijuana initiatives in South Dakota   Welcome to the November 7, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you a…

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November 6, 2019 at 3:13 PM

Buttigieg and Castro air new ads in Iowa

Buttigieg and Castro air new ads in Iowa Trump rallies in Louisiana for Nov. 16 gubernatorial runoff election   November 6, 2019: Pete Buttigieg and Julián Castro are airing new ads in Iowa. Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally in Monroe, Louisiana. Shar…

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November 6, 2019 at 1:03 PM

67.3 million Americans speak a foreign language at home

67.3 million Americans speak a foreign language at home   November 6, 2019: A total of 67.3 million Americans speak a language other than English at home.[1] That works out to 22% of all U.S. residents, double the 1980 total of 11%.[1] However, the imp…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

November 6, 2019 at 10:43 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: We have election results!

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: We have election results! Today's Brew summarizes Tuesday’s key election results   Welcome to today’s Brew. The caffeine still hasn’t worn off yet from last night’s election results work. We’re bringing you a special edition today—10 thi…

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November 5, 2019 at 3:35 PM

Castro fires staff in New Hampshire and South Carolina

Castro fires staff in New Hampshire and South Carolina Trump rallies in Kentucky before gubernatorial election   November 5, 2019: Julián Castro is firing staff in New Hampshire and South Carolina. Donald Trump held a rally Monday night in Lexington, Kentuck…

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November 5, 2019 at 12:06 PM

45 years ago today Ella Grasso became the first woman elected governor in her own right

%%subject%%   November 5, 2019: Forty-five (45) years ago today, Ella Grasso was elected Governor of Connecticut. She was the first woman elected governor in her own right. Earlier female governors had been related to a previous male governor.[1] That e…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

November 5, 2019 at 10:41 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Happy Election Day!

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Happy Election Day! Today's Brew highlights the resources you’ll need to vote and stay on top of things + previews our Wednesday election results briefing   One of my favorite days of the year - Election day! Voters go to the polls acro…

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  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]

November 4, 2019 at 9:03 PM

NYC votes on RCV tomorrow

NYC votes on RCV tomorrow This special edition of the Ballot Bulletin takes a deep dive into the ranked-choice voting measure on New York City ballots tomorrow    Sponsored by Probolsky Research On Nov. 5, voters in New York City will decide on a city ch…

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  Sara Reynolds · [email protected]

November 4, 2019 at 7:09 PM

Bold Justice: SCOTUS hears six cases this week

Bold Justice: SCOTUS hears six 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 November 4 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia's news…

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November 4, 2019 at 3:19 PM

O’Rourke drops out of 2020 race, 17 Democrats remain

%%subject%% Warren proposes 6 percent tax on wealth over bgcolor="#FAFAFA" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; height: 100% !important; width: 100% !important; background-color: #FAFAFA; margin: 0; padding: 0;"B to pay for Medicare for All Warren proposes…

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November 4, 2019 at 1:01 PM

1 year from today election 2020 will be over

1 year from today election 2020 will be over   November 4, 2019: One year from today, Election 2020 will be over. We will know if President Trump has been re-elected or replaced. We will also know who controls the House and Senate, along with state and…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

November 4, 2019 at 10:40 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: It’s Election Day Eve!

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: It’s Election Day Eve! Today's Brew highlights the elections taking place tomorrow + previews how Ballotpedia will be covering them in the days ahead   Welcome to the Monday, November 4, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start…

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  Ballotpedia's State and Local Tap · [email protected]

November 2, 2019 at 12:08 PM

It’s Election Day on Tuesday!

It’s Election Day on Tuesday! Kentucky, Mississippi gubernatorial races headline notable state and local elections Welcome to this weekend’s edition of The State & Local Tap! We have previews of all the races we're watching on November 5 down below. Rea…

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November 2, 2019 at 11:55 AM

O’Rourke ends presidential campaign

O’Rourke ends presidential campaign North Carolina court blocks use of state's congressional maps in 2020 Good morning! Read on for this week's top stories in federal politics. For a full review of the week, plus a look ahead, click the button below and laun…

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November 1, 2019 at 7:56 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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  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]

November 1, 2019 at 6:46 PM

Illinois House approves changes to state public-sector labor relations law

Illinois House approves changes to state public-sector labor relations law The bill now heads to the Senate for a concurrence vote. Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of the legislation, national trends, and public d…

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November 1, 2019 at 2:27 PM

Biden launches $4 million Iowa ad campaign

Biden launches $4 million Iowa ad campaign House passes impeachment inquiry procedures   November 1, 2019: Joe Biden is airing new ads in Iowa focused on his Scranton upbringing. The House passed a resolution Thursday establishing procedures for the impeachmen…

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November 1, 2019 at 12:04 PM

254 years ago today the Stamp Act went into effect

254 years ago today the Stamp Act went into effect   November 1, 2019: On November 1, 1765—254 years ago today—the Stamp Act went into effect in Britain’s American colonies. It was the first direct tax imposed by Parliament on the colonies, an action A…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

November 1, 2019 at 9:43 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Kentucky voters to elect governor

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Kentucky voters to elect governor Today's Brew previews the Kentucky gubernatorial race and highlights a California ballot initiative on ridesharing drivers   Welcome to the Friday, Nov. 1, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you sta…

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October 31, 2019 at 1:54 PM

Harris bulks up campaign in Iowa, reduces staff in Maryland

Harris bulks up campaign in Iowa, reduces staff in Maryland Trump runs campaign ad during final World Series game   October 31, 2019: Kamala Harris is restructuring her campaign, sending more staffers to Iowa and reducing staff at her Maryland headquarters. D…

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October 31, 2019 at 12:01 PM

172 million Americans will celebrate Halloween today

172 million Americans will celebrate Halloween today   October 31, 2019: A National Retail Federation survey found that 172 million Americans plan to celebrate Halloween today. Spending on costumes, candy, and more will total $8.8 billion.[1] That tota…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

October 31, 2019 at 9:41 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Our list of 2019’s Top 10 ballot measures

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Our list of 2019’s Top 10 ballot measures Today's Brew previews Mississippi’s gubernatorial election + highlights our list of the 10 most interesting ballot measures to be decided Nov. 5   Welcome to the Thursday, October 31, Brew. Here…

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October 30, 2019 at 2:34 PM

Gabbard criticizes Clinton foreign policy in WSJ op-ed

Gabbard criticizes Clinton foreign policy in WSJ op-ed Pro-Biden super PAC launches   October 30, 2019: Tulsi Gabbard wrote an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal criticizing Hillary Clinton’s foreign policy. Larry Rasky registered a new pro-Joe Biden super PAC…

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October 30, 2019 at 12:02 PM

68,557 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. last year

68,557 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. last year   October 30, 2019: Data from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 68,557 people died from drug overdoses in the U.S. during 2018.[1] While the total number is discouraging, it represents…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

October 30, 2019 at 9:43 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: $3.5 million in satellite spending for Seattle City Council races

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: $3.5 million in satellite spending for Seattle City Council races Today's Brew takes a look at the Seattle City Council elections + reviews the upcoming New Jersey elections   Welcome to the Wednesday, Oct. 30, Brew. Here’s what’s in sto…

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October 29, 2019 at 2:31 PM

Biden hires former DCCC political director to lead Super Tuesday campaign

Biden hires former DCCC political director to lead Super Tuesday campaign Yang begins airing first ads in early states   October 29, 2019: Joe Biden announced that Molly Ritner will serve as his director of Super Tuesday states. Andrew Yang launches his first…

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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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  Ballotpedia's Federal Tap · [email protected]

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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  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]

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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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

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

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Previewing Nov. 5 elections in Texas & Kansas Today's Brew previews Texas’ Nov. 5 elections + our roundup of local news   Welcome to the Thursday, October 24, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Voters to de…

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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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