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December 5, 2019 at 3:21 PM

Biden issues $3.2 trillion tax plan

Biden issues $3.2 trillion tax plan Klobuchar hires former Iowa Democratic Party executive director   December 5, 2019: Joe Biden released a $3.2 trillion tax plan. Amy Klobuchar hired Norm Sterzenbach as her caucus adviser in Iowa.  Share the latest from th…

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December 5, 2019 at 1:04 PM

13.2 million Americans experienced unemployment last year

13.2 million Americans experienced unemployment last year   December 5, 2019: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 13.2 million Americans experienced unemployment during 2018. That total is 1.3 million smaller than the year before. The median a…

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December 5, 2019 at 10:41 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Checking in on SCOTUS

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Checking in on SCOTUS Today's Brew provides an update on the activity at the nation’s highest court + analyzes the partisan affiliation of mayors in the largest cities   Welcome to the Thursday, December 5, Brew. Here’s what’s in store f…

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December 4, 2019 at 3:27 PM

Steyer qualifies for December presidential debate

Steyer qualifies for December presidential debate Harris ends presidential campaign   December 4, 2019: Tom Steyer crossed the fundraising threshold to qualify for the sixth Democratic primary debate. Kamala Harris ended her presidential campaign. Share the …

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December 4, 2019 at 1:04 PM

90,126 governments in the United States

90,126 governments in the United States   December 4, 2019: There are a total of 90,126 governments in the United States.[1] This includes 50 state governments; 3,031 county governments; 19,495 Municipal Governments; 16,253 Township Governments; and 12…

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December 4, 2019 at 10:41 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 25 years of legislative party switches

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 25 years of legislative party switches Today's Brew analyzes state legislators who have switched parties since 1994 + our roundup of filing deadlines for 2020   Welcome to the Wednesday, Dec. 4, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as yo…

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December 3, 2019 at 3:24 PM

Bloomberg campaigns in Deep South

Bloomberg campaigns in Deep South Buttigieg launches $2 million ad campaign in South Carolina   December 3, 2019: Michael Bloomberg will campaign in Jackson, Mississippi. Pete Buttigieg makes a $2 million statewide ad buy in South Carolina.  Share the latest…

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December 3, 2019 at 1:03 PM

$36 million in taxes collected by New Jersey from sports betting

$36 million in taxes collected by New Jersey from sports betting   December 3, 2019: Since the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for legal betting on sports events, the state of New Jersey has collected $36 million in taxes from this line of business…

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December 3, 2019 at 10:42 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Last week’s breakdown of presidential pageviews

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Last week’s breakdown of presidential pageviews Today's Brew highlights who’s getting the most Ballotpedia pageviews among Democratic presidential candidates   Welcome to the Tuesday, December 3, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as y…

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December 2, 2019 at 8:18 PM

Bold Justice: SCOTUS cases and appeals court switches

Bold Justice: SCOTUS cases and appeals court switches Alexander Hamilton may have thought them the least dangerous branch, but we at Ballotpedia think federal courts are the most exciting! Welcome to the December 2 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedi…

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December 2, 2019 at 3:27 PM

Bullock and Sestak end presidential campaigns

Bullock and Sestak end presidential campaigns Gabbard hits donor threshold for December debate    December 2, 2019: Steve Bullock and Joe Sestak ended their presidential campaigns. Tulsi Gabbard crossed the donor threshold for the December debate. Share the la…

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December 2, 2019 at 1:02 PM

31 U.S. House Districts were won by Donald Trump but are represented by a Democrat

31 U.S. House Districts were won by Donald Trump but are represented by a Democrat   December 2, 2019: Heading into the 2020 Congressional elections, there are 31 Democrats representing U.S. House Districts won by President Trump in 2016.[1] As for the…

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December 2, 2019 at 10:39 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 2020 ballot measures—a first look

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 2020 ballot measures—a first look Today's Brew previews some of next year’s interesting ballot measures + an overview of how recalls work in each state   Welcome to the Monday, December 2, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you star…

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November 29, 2019 at 1:03 PM

165 million Americans will shop this holiday weekend

165 million Americans will shop this holiday weekend   November 29, 2019: A total of 165 million Americans plan to do some holiday shopping this weekend and some have already gotten started.[1] A National Retail Federation (NRF) survey estimated that n…

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November 28, 2019 at 1:02 PM

4,500 calories consumed in a typical Thanksgiving feast

4,500 calories consumed in a typical Thanksgiving feast   November 28, 2019: The Thanksgiving family feast often includes turkey, pumpkin pie and much more. According to the Calorie Control Council (CCC), all the goodies can quickly add up to consuming…

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November 28, 2019 at 10:40 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Happy Thanksgiving!

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends.     Follow on Twitter   Friend on Facebook Copyright © 2019, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Ballotpedia8383 Greenway BlvdSuite 60…

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November 27, 2019 at 8:41 PM

Federal district judges issue injunctions blocking public charge rule

Federal district judges issue injunctions blocking public charge rule Plus, two cases that raise Appointments Clause challenges. The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia's Administrative State Project, including piv…

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November 27, 2019 at 1:03 PM

2,793 marching band members in the Macy’s Parade

2,793 marching band members in the Macy’s Parade   November 27, 2019: The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade this year will feature 2,793 Marching Band Members, 1,000 clowns, 600 cheerleaders, and 600 dancers.[1] There will also be 26 festive floats and 16…

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November 26, 2019 at 3:35 PM

DNC approves early caucus voting plan in Nevada

DNC approves early caucus voting plan in Nevada Trump holds homecoming rally in Florida   November 26, 2019: The Democratic National Committee approved Nevada’s early caucus voting plan. Donald Trump is holding a rally in Florida on Tuesday. We wish all our…

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November 26, 2019 at 1:05 PM

55 million Americans traveling for the holiday

55 million Americans traveling for the holiday   November 26, 2019: The American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates that 55 million Americans are expected to travel by car, plane, train, bus, and cruise ship this holiday weekend.[1] That total incl…

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November 26, 2019 at 10:43 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Bay State ballot measures

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Bay State ballot measures Today's Brew reviews last week’s signature deadline for ballot initiatives in Massachusetts + previews the filing deadline for two upcoming U.S. House special elections   Welcome to the Tuesday, November 26, Bre…

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November 25, 2019 at 7:35 PM

New York City councillor to introduce legislation expanding donor disclosure requirements

New York City councillor to introduce legislation expanding donor disclosure requirements Currently, expenditures on candidates and ballot questions are treated differently under New York City law. Welcome to The Disclosure Digest, our monthly look at …

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November 25, 2019 at 3:04 PM

Bloomberg launches presidential bid with record-setting ad campaign

Bloomberg launches presidential bid with record-setting ad campaign Klobuchar hires former O’Rourke staffers in Nevada   November 25, 2019: Michael Bloomberg formally announced he was running for president. Amy Klobuchar announced new Nevada hires. Share the…

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November 25, 2019 at 1:03 PM

530,000 temporary workers will be hired for holiday shopping season

530,000 temporary workers will be hired for holiday shopping season   November 25, 2019: With Thanksgiving just a few days away, retailers are gearing up for a big holiday shopping season. The National Retail Foundation (NRF) estimates that this will l…

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November 25, 2019 at 10:40 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 69% of Democratic governors, members of Congress have not endorsed for president

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 69% of Democratic governors, members of Congress have not endorsed for president Today's Brew highlights the noteworthy endorsements of the Democratic presidential primary field + a state supreme court vacancy in Iowa   Welcome to the Mo…

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November 23, 2019 at 1:14 PM

Edwards wins re-election as Louisiana governor

Edwards wins re-election as Louisiana governor North Carolina court delays candidate filing for U.S. House seats Welcome to the weekend! We've compiled the noteworthy happenings in state and local politics below. To read the full version, follow the link b…

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November 23, 2019 at 1:05 PM

President Trump signs continuing resolution to fund government through Dec. 20

President Trump signs continuing resolution to fund government through Dec. 20 Democratic presidential candidates debate in Georgia Welcome to your Saturday morning! We've got this week's top stories in federal politics for you below. If you want more, follow…

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November 22, 2019 at 8:19 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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November 22, 2019 at 6:35 PM

Federal judge hears challenge to payroll deductions for public-sector union dues

Federal judge hears challenge to payroll deductions for public-sector union dues The plaintiffs argued that dues deductions violate Janus v. AFSCME. Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of the legislation, national tren…

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November 22, 2019 at 3:16 PM

Bloomberg one step closer to 2020 presidential bid

Bloomberg one step closer to 2020 presidential bid California court strikes down tax return ballot law   November 22, 2019: Michael Bloomberg filed as a presidential candidate with the Federal Election Commission. The California Supreme Court struck down a sta…

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November 22, 2019 at 1:05 PM

56 years ago today President John F. Kennedy was assassinated

56 years ago today President John F. Kennedy was assassinated   November 22, 2019: Fifty-six (56) years ago today, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. Texas Governor John Connally was shot and wounded in the attack. Shortly aft…

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November 22, 2019 at 10:41 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Federal Courts Friday - checking in on confirmations

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Federal Courts Friday - checking in on confirmations Today's Brew highlights the breakdown of Democratic- and Republican-appointed judges on the federal appeals courts + a recall effort against a Michigan state legislator   Welcome to th…

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November 21, 2019 at 3:39 PM

Dems debate electability, foreign policy, black voter outreach in Atlanta

Dems debate electability, foreign policy, black voter outreach in Atlanta Messam exits Democratic presidential primary   November 21, 2019: Ten Democratic presidential candidates debated Wednesday night in Atlanta. Wayne Messam ended his presidential campaign…

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November 21, 2019 at 1:04 PM

20% of Americans believe religious organizations do more harm than good

20% of Americans believe religious organizations do more harm than good   November 21, 2019: Twenty percent (20%) of American Adults believe churches and religious organizations do more harm than good in society. A Pew Research survey found that 55% ta…

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November 21, 2019 at 10:42 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Want to buy tobacco in NY? You must be 21

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Want to buy tobacco in NY? You must be 21 Today's Brew highlights state increase to the minimum age to purchase tobacco + our roundup of local elections news   Welcome to the Thursday, November 21, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as…

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November 20, 2019 at 3:04 PM

2020 Dems debate tonight in Atlanta

2020 Dems debate tonight in Atlanta Trump tours Apple manufacturing plant in Austin   November 20, 2019: Ten candidates are participating in the fifth Democratic primary debate on Wednesday night. Donald Trump is touring an Apple manufacturing plant in Austi…

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November 20, 2019 at 1:03 PM

230 years ago today, New Jersey became first state to ratify the Bill of Rights

230 years ago today, New Jersey became first state to ratify the Bill of Rights   November 20, 2019: On November 20, 1789—230 years ago today—New Jersey became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights. That document confirmed fundamental rights gua…

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November 20, 2019 at 10:43 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 2019’s election results in two minutes

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 2019’s election results in two minutes Today's Brew summarizes the year’s key election results + analyzes the salaries of state legislators   Welcome to the Wednesday, November 20, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your d…

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November 19, 2019 at 3:23 PM

Sanders hits 4 million contributions milestone

Sanders hits 4 million contributions milestone Trump launches ad campaign targeting black voters   November 19, 2019: The Bernie Sanders campaign announced it had received more than 4 million donations. Donald Trump launched a six-figure ad campaign in black…

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November 19, 2019 at 1:04 PM

22 percent of Americans know a lot about Twitter banning political ads

22 percent of Americans know a lot about Twitter banning political ads   November 19, 2019: Twitter’s decision to ban political advertising on its own platform attracted major attention from leading political figures including President Trump and form…

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November 19, 2019 at 10:42 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Triplex Tuesdays

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Triplex Tuesdays Today's Brew summarizes the results of the 2019 statewide elections on triplexes + previews Wednesday’s Democratic presidential primary debate   Welcome to the Tuesday, Nov. 19, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as yo…

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November 18, 2019 at 3:33 PM

2020 Dems compete for party support in Nevada at “First in the West” event

2020 Dems compete for party support in Nevada at “First in the West” event Booker defends charter schools in NYT op-ed   November 18, 2019: At least 14 Democratic candidates attended the “First in the West” event hosted by the Nevada Democratic Party on Sunda…

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November 18, 2019 at 1:04 PM

8 states have more registered voters than voting age residents

8 states have more registered voters than voting age residents   November 18, 2019: Eight (8) states currently have more registered voters than voting age residents. Another 30 states have individual counties with more voters on the books than voting …

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November 18, 2019 at 10:41 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: $15/hour minimum wage measure will be on Florida’s 2020 ballot

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: $15/hour minimum wage measure will be on Florida’s 2020 ballot Today's Brew highlights a Florida measure to raise the state’s minimum wage + looks at the congressional races taking shape in Alabama   Welcome to the Monday, November 18, B…

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November 16, 2019 at 1:08 PM

Edwards, Rispone face off in Louisiana gubernatorial election

Edwards, Rispone face off in Louisiana gubernatorial election Bevin concedes, Beshear wins Kentucky governor's race 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. For a…

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November 16, 2019 at 1:06 PM

Ten Democrats to participate in presidential primary debate in Atlanta

Ten Democrats to participate in presidential primary debate in Atlanta Supreme Court hears cases on DACA, claims against federal officials, race discrimination, and bankruptcy Welcome to the weekend!  We have the top stories from the world of federal news on…

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November 15, 2019 at 8:42 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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November 15, 2019 at 7:33 PM

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

Illinois legislature approves changes to state public-sector labor relations law The bill now goes to Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D), who has not indicated whether he plans to sign it. Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of t…

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November 15, 2019 at 3:04 PM

Bloomberg launches $100M anti-Trump campaign in battleground states

Bloomberg launches $100M anti-Trump campaign in battleground states Dems converge in California for state endorsing convention   November 15, 2019: Michael Bloomberg is spending $100 million on digital ads critical of Donald Trump through the end of the primary…

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November 15, 2019 at 1:03 PM

53% of Americans give to charity

53% of Americans give to charity   November 15, 2019: Fifty-three percent (53%) of Americans gave to charity in 2016 (the most recent year with available data). That’s down dramatically from 66% in the year 2000.[1] According to an analysis from the In…

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