Year: 2024

  • 2023 highest odd-year constitutional amendment election turnout in Texas in almost two decades

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    Texas registered voter turnout at the Nov. 7 constitutional amendment election was 14.4%—the highest since 2005 when it reached 18%. 2023 was six percentage points higher than 2021, which saw a turnout of 8.8%. This amounted to over a million more voters turning out for the election. Texas voters decided on 14 constitutional amendments on…

  • Minimum wage increasing in 25 states in 2024

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, January 2, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: The minimum wage will increase an average of $.86 in 25 states this year Happy New Year! We hope you had a restful holiday season. Let’s dive right in with a look at what…