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  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 7:33 PM

Illinois Supreme Court rules that Chicago police disciplinary, misconduct records cannot be destroyed

Illinois Supreme Court rules that Chicago police disciplinary, misconduct records cannot be destroyed The supreme court's decision affirmed a lower court's ruling Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of the legislation, n…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 4:14 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…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 2:36 PM

Pence promotes economy, trade policy in Ohio

Pence promotes economy, trade policy in Ohio Lincoln Project airs pro-Biden ad in swing states   June 26, 2020: Mike Pence spoke about the Trump administration’s economic and trade policy in Ohio on Thursday. The Lincoln Project is airing a pro-Joe Biden ad in…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 12:01 PM

47% of voters say Supreme Court nominations are very important voting issue

47% of voters say Supreme Court nominations are very important voting issue   June 26, 2020: Forty-seven percent (47%) of voters nationwide say that Supreme Court nominations will be a very important voting issue in terms of deciding their vote for pre…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 9:34 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Californians to vote on affirmative action ballot measure

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Californians to vote on affirmative action ballot measure Today's Brew summarizes two CA legislative referrals on the November ballot + brings you an update on a case about the disclosure of prescription drug prices   Welcome to the Frid…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
June 25, 2020 at 2:52 PM

DNC tells delegates not to attend national convention in Milwaukee

DNC tells delegates not to attend national convention in Milwaukee Trump heads to Wisconsin for Fox News town hall   June 25, 2020: The Democratic National Committee advised delegates not to attend the Democratic National Convention in August. Donald Trump i…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
June 25, 2020 at 12:04 PM

64% of voters believe worst of the pandemic is still to come

64% of voters believe worst of the pandemic is still to come   June 25, 2020: Just 16% of voters now believe the worst of the coronavirus is behind us. A Ballotpedia national survey of 1,000 registered voters found that 64% believe the worst is still t…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
June 25, 2020 at 9:33 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Battleground results from June 23

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Battleground results from June 23 Today's Brew brings you some of the initial election results from the June 23 races + a look at how the coronavirus could affect Trump administration regulations   Welcome to the Thursday, June 25, Brew.…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
June 24, 2020 at 2:37 PM

Biden, Obama raise $11 million in first joint virtual fundraiser

Biden, Obama raise $11 million in first joint virtual fundraiser Trump tours border wall in Arizona, Pence campaigns in Wisconsin   June 24, 2020: Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama raised $11 million in their first joint virtual fundraiser. Donald …
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
June 24, 2020 at 12:04 PM

39% of voters trust Democrats more than Republicans on the economy

39% of voters trust Democrats more than Republicans on the economy   June 24, 2020: When it comes to the economy, voters are evenly divided as to which party they trust more. A Ballotpedia national survey found that 39% trust Democrats more while 38% t…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
June 24, 2020 at 9:35 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 15 states require face coverings

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 15 states require face coverings Today's Brew previews Indiana’s attorney general Republican convention + reviews the states requiring face coverings   Welcome to the Wednesday, June 24, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you star…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
June 23, 2020 at 2:44 PM

University of Michigan withdraws from hosting Biden-Trump debate due to coronavirus concerns

University of Michigan withdraws from hosting Biden-Trump debate due to coronavirus concerns CBC Chairwoman Karen Bass under consideration for Biden veep   June 23, 2020: The Commission on Presidential Debates announced on Tuesday that the second presidentia…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
June 23, 2020 at 12:03 PM

38% of voters believe American society is fair and decent

38% of voters believe American society is fair and decent   June 23, 2020: Just 38% of voters nationwide believe our society is generally fair and decent. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that nearly half (47%) believe our society is unfair and …
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
June 23, 2020 at 9:34 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 29% fewer attempted recalls in 2020

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 29% fewer attempted recalls in 2020 Today's Brew highlights our mid-year report on recall efforts nationwide + previews today’s elections in seven states   Welcome to the Tuesday, June 23, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you star…
  Sara Reynolds · [email protected]
June 22, 2020 at 7:48 PM

Bold Justice: SCOTUS has finished hearing arguments for this term

Bold Justice: SCOTUS has finished hearing arguments for this term Alexander Hamilton may have thought them the least dangerous branch, but we at Ballotpedia think federal courts are the most exciting! Welcome to the June 22 edition of Bold Justice, Ba…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
June 22, 2020 at 2:48 PM

Trump and RNC raise $74 million in May

Trump and RNC raise $74 million in May Biden taps Kaufman for presidential transition team   June 22, 2020: Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee (RNC) raised $74 million in May, marking the first time they underperformed Joe Biden and the Democ…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
June 22, 2020 at 12:04 PM

36% of voters believe U.S. is more racist today than a decade ago

36% of voters believe U.S. is more racist today than a decade ago   June 22, 2020: Thirty-six percent (36%) of voters nationwide believe the United States is more racist today than it was a decade ago. A JustTheNews.com survey found that 23% believe th…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
June 22, 2020 at 9:34 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Louisiana voters to decide sports betting measure

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Louisiana voters to decide sports betting measure Today's Brew highlights a measure enabling Louisiana voters to authorize sports betting by parish + surveys states that limit court actions regarding agency actions   Welcome to the Monda…
  Ballotpedia's State and Local Tap · [email protected]
June 20, 2020 at 12:23 PM

New Hampshire, Oregon stay-at-home orders expire

New Hampshire, Oregon stay-at-home orders expire Also this week, Pennsylvania House Speaker resigns Hello and welcome to the weekend. Below we have the week's top state and local news. Check it out! Read the full Tap online         New Hampshire,…
  Ballotpedia's Federal Tap · [email protected]
June 20, 2020 at 12:18 PM

SCOTUS rules on DACA, discrimination

SCOTUS rules on DACA, discrimination Voters to decide primaries for 42 congressional seats in 3 states We appreciate you spending your weekend with us. Check out the latest in federal political news below. Read the full Tap online         Supreme C…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
June 19, 2020 at 6:05 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]
June 19, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Indiana attorney general opinion: public-sector workers must be notified of rights before dues deduction

Indiana attorney general opinion: public-sector workers must be notified of rights before dues deduction Attorney general opinions are advisory and do not make state policy Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of the legi…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
June 19, 2020 at 2:27 PM

Trump calls for fourth debate with Biden

Trump calls for fourth debate with Biden Klobuchar removes herself from veep consideration   June 19, 2020: Donald Trump is requesting a fourth general election debate with Joe Biden. Amy Klobuchar removed herself from consideration for Democratic vice presiden…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
June 19, 2020 at 12:04 PM

55% of voters believe economy is getting worse

55% of voters believe economy is getting worse   June 19, 2020: Fifty-five percent (55%) of voters nationwide believe the economy is getting worse these days. A Ballotpedia national survey found that figure is up five points from a survey conducted in …
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
June 19, 2020 at 9:35 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 99 state laws enacted since 2011 containing the word “Juneteenth”

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 99 state laws enacted since 2011 containing the word “Juneteenth” Today's Brew analyzes state legislation regarding Juneteenth + highlights our recent issue of State Ballot Measure Monthly   Welcome to the Friday, June 19, Brew. Here’s w…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
June 18, 2020 at 4:06 PM

Biden launches $15 million ad campaign in battleground states

Biden launches $15 million ad campaign in battleground states New Lincoln Project ad questions Trump’s health   June 18, 2020: Joe Biden launched a $15 million ad campaign in battleground states. The Lincoln Project released an ad questioning Donald Trump’s h…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
June 18, 2020 at 12:04 PM

42% of voters know someone who lost job during shutdowns and been rehired

42% of voters know someone who lost job during shutdowns and been rehired   June 18, 2020: Forty-two percent (42%) of voters nationwide have a close friend or family member who lost their job during the shutdown and has since been rehired. A Ballotpedi…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
June 18, 2020 at 9:36 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Next Tuesday’s elections feature 15 battleground primaries

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Next Tuesday’s elections feature 15 battleground primaries Today's Brew previews the next Tuesday’s primary for Kentucky’s U.S. Senate seat + reviews the Republican Party’s 2020 national platform   Welcome to the Thursday, June 18, Brew…
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
June 17, 2020 at 8:17 PM

Super Junesday voter turnout

Super Junesday voter turnout June 2 primaries mark highest concentration of voting activity since March    Sponsored by Probolsky Research Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin, where we track developments in election policy at the federal, state, and local lev…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
June 17, 2020 at 2:25 PM

DNC launches first TV ad against Trump in four years

DNC launches first TV ad against Trump in four years Judge denies emergency motion to block Trump’s Tulsa rally   June 17, 2020: The Democratic National Committee launched its first television ad against Donald Trump in four years. An Oklahoma judge denied a…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
June 17, 2020 at 12:03 PM

7,420 empty apartments for rent in Manhattan

7,420 empty apartments for rent in Manhattan   June 17, 2020: Manhattan’s real estate market has been hard hit by the pandemic and lockdown orders. Last month, 7,420 empty apartments were listed for rent. That’s a 34% increase over the previous year.[1…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
June 17, 2020 at 9:34 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Two recent mayoral elections highlight policing issues

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Two recent mayoral elections highlight policing issues Today's Brew highlights how policing issues affected the 2017 Minneapolis and 2019 Chicago mayoral elections + two states will have new head administrative law judges   Welcome to th…
  Caitlin Styrsky · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 8:20 PM

Ballotpedia's Checks and Balances June 2020

Ballotpedia's Checks and Balances June 2020 This Month: Coronavirus and the Congressional Review Act and more The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia's Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the f…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 2:33 PM

Biden raises $81 million in May

Biden raises $81 million in May Trump and RNC mark top online fundraising day, raise $14 million   June 16, 2020: The Joe Biden campaign and two associated Democratic committees raised $81 million in May. Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee ha…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 12:01 PM

30% of voters say the economy is top voting issue

30% of voters say the economy is top voting issue   June 16, 2020: Thirty percent (30%) of voters nationwide rate the economy as the top issue facing the nation today. A Ballotpedia national survey found that 17% view healthcare as most important, 16% …
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 9:35 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: New Hampshire latest state to lift stay-at-home order

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: New Hampshire latest state to lift stay-at-home order Today's Brew highlights states that lifted business and activity restrictions on Monday, June 15 + reviews West Virginia’s state Supreme Court elections   Welcome to the Tuesday, June…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
June 15, 2020 at 2:48 PM

Trump reschedules Tulsa rally from Juneteenth to June 20

Trump reschedules Tulsa rally from Juneteenth to June 20 Biden campaign enters second round of VP vetting   June 15, 2020: Donald Trump rescheduled his first campaign rally in months from Juneteenth to June 20 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Joe Biden’s campaign has ent…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
June 15, 2020 at 12:01 PM

805 years ago today Magna Carta was accepted by King John

805 years ago today Magna Carta was accepted by King John   June 15, 2020: On June 15, 1215—805 years ago today—a document that is known to history as Magna Carta was accepted by King John. Magna Carta, or "the Great Charter," was destined to play an i…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
June 15, 2020 at 9:36 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: A look at how state legislative incumbents fared in June primaries

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: A look at how state legislative incumbents fared in June primaries Today's Brew analyzes the incumbent success rate in June’s state legislative primaries + highlights recent coronavirus news   Welcome to the Monday, June 15, Brew. Here’s…
  Ballotpedia's State and Local Tap · [email protected]
June 13, 2020 at 11:27 AM

Nine states release guidance on reopening schools

Nine states release guidance on reopening schools Gov. Murphy ends New Jersey’s stay-at-home order Read on for the top stories in state and local politics this week. As always, click the button for a complete review of the week and look at the week ahead. Re…
  Ballotpedia's Federal Tap · [email protected]
June 13, 2020 at 10:58 AM

Voters decide U.S. House, Senate primaries in five states

Voters decide U.S. House, Senate primaries in five states GOP announces convention split between Charlotte, Jacksonville What's on tap in politics this week? Read on for the top stories in federal politics and click the link to see our comprehensive review o…
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 11:41 PM

Rhode Island asks state employees for furlough volunteers

Rhode Island asks state employees for furlough volunteers The state is facing a projected $800 million budget deficit Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of the legislation, national trends, and public debate surrounding…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 6:26 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…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 2:50 PM

Jacksonville named host city for Republican National Convention main event

Jacksonville named host city for Republican National Convention main event Biden criticizes disinformation on Facebook in open letter to Zuckerberg   June 12, 2020: Donald Trump will accept the Republican presidential nomination in Jacksonville, Florida, in Au…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 12:03 PM

51% of voters worry about economic threat from pandemic more than health threat

51% of voters worry about economic threat from pandemic more than health threat   June 12, 2020: When asked about what worries them most about the coronavirus, 51% now say it's a threat to the U.S. economy. A Ballotpedia national survey found that 43% …
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 9:37 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: When will your schools reopen?

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: When will your schools reopen? Today's Brew highlights those states announcing plans for reopening schools + previews Saturday’s 5th District Republican convention in Virginia   Welcome to the Friday, June 12, Brew. Here’s what’s in stor…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
June 11, 2020 at 2:48 PM

RNC scales back convention, reduces on-site delegates from 2,500 to 336

RNC scales back convention, reduces on-site delegates from 2,500 to 336 Biden calls for $300 million for community policing programs   June 11, 2020: The Republican National Committee voted to downsize its presidential nominating convention. Joe Biden called…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
June 11, 2020 at 12:04 PM

22% of registered voters don’t think it matters whether Trump or Biden wins

22% of registered voters don’t think it matters whether Trump or Biden wins   June 11, 2020: Twenty-two percent (22%) of registered voters don't think it matters much whether Donald Trump or Joe Biden wins the presidential election in November. A Scott…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
June 11, 2020 at 9:37 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: ICYMI - more results from Tuesday’s elections

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: ICYMI - more results from Tuesday’s elections Today's Brew continues with the results from the June 9 elections + summarizes a Colorado abortion initiative   Welcome to the Thursday, June 11, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you s…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
June 10, 2020 at 2:28 PM

Biden and Trump win Georgia and West Virginia primaries

Biden and Trump win Georgia and West Virginia primaries Biden fundraiser with Kamala Harris raises $3.5 million    June 10, 2020: Biden and Trump won primaries in Georgia and West Virginia. A virtual fundraiser for Biden hosted with Kamala Harris raised $3.5…