Year: 2022
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Harris at 26 tie-breaking votes in the U.S. Senate, most ever cast in a single term
Vice President Kamala Harris (D) cast three tie-breaking votes in the U.S. Senate related to the Inflation Reduction Act. On August 6, she cast a vote to proceed with debate on the bill, and on August 7 she cast votes to approve an amendment and to pass the bill. During her tenure, Harris has also…
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Federal Register weekly update: 1,896 pages added
The Federal Register is a daily journal of federal government activity that includes presidential documents, proposed and final rules, and public notices. It is a common measure of an administration’s regulatory activity, accounting for both regulatory and deregulatory actions. From August 8 through August 12, the Federal Register grew by 1,896 pages for a year-to-date…
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U.S. weekly unemployment insurance claims rise to 260,000
New applications for U.S. unemployment insurance benefits rose 6,000 for the week ending July 30 to a seasonally adjusted 260,000. The previous week's figure was revised down from 256,000 to 254,000. The four-week moving average as of July 30 rose to 254,750 from a revised 248,750 as of the week ending July 23. The number…
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Incumbent Raphael Warnock, Herschel Walker, and Chase Oliver are running to represent Georgia in the U.S. Senate
Incumbent Raphael Warnock (D), Herschel Walker (R), and Chase Oliver (L) are running to represent Georgia in the U.S. Senate. Georgia voters will elect one senator in the general election on November 8, 2022. After former U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson (R) resigned for health reasons in 2019, Gov. Brian Kemp (R) appointed Kelly Loeffler (R)…
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Meet the candidates for Arizona attorney general
Kris Mayes (D), Abraham Hamadeh (R), and Michael Kielsky (L) are running for Arizona attorney general on Nov. 8. Incumbent Mark Brnovich (R) did not run for re-election. Mayes and Hamadeh filled out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, which includes the question, What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Mayes discussed climate policy…
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Reggie Gaffney raised more than any other Democratic State Senate candidate or officeholder in Florida
Florida Democratic State Senate candidates and officeholders have raised $3.8 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among state senators and candidates, Reggie Gaffney has raised more than any other Democrat. Gaffney is running to represent Florida State Senate District 5 in 2022. Gaffney raised $582,744 and spent $252,856 between Jan. 1, 2021, and June 30,…
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Wilton Simpson raised more than any other Republican State Senate candidate or officeholder in Florida
Florida Republican State Senate candidates and officeholders have raised $17.8 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among state senators and candidates, Wilton Simpson has raised more than any other Republican. Simpson is the representative for Florida State Senate District 10 and is running for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services in 2022. Simpson raised…
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The top fundraisers among Minnesota statewide elected offices
Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign.…
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The top fundraisers in the Minnesota House
Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns. While campaign finance is not the only factor in electoral outcomes, successful fundraising can provide a candidate with advantages during a campaign.…