Author: Briana Ryan

  • Oregon joins 45 other states in allowing the governor to make appointments to vacant U.S. Senate seats

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    On June 20, 2025, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D) signed Senate Bill 952 (SB 952), which gives the governor the power to appoint an interim U.S. senator for the state if a vacancy occurs. The bill includes the following provisions: In 36 states, governors appoint individuals to fill vacancies temporarily until a special election. The…

  • Sen. Thom Tillis announces he will not seek re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2026

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    Portrait photo of Senator Thom Tillis

    Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) announced on June 29, 2025, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2026. On his retirement, Tillis said in a statement, “In Washington over the last few years, it’s become increasingly evident that leaders who are willing to embrace bipartisanship, compromise, and demonstrate independent thinking are becoming…

  • A look at work requirements for public assistance in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, June 25, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at work requirements for public assistance in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Regular Daily Brew readers will know we have followed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act from the beginning. Today,…

  • Voters in one of the 31 states with mandatory judicial retirement ages—Louisiana—will decide whether to raise their age

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    Welcome to the Monday, June 23, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Voters in one of the 31 states with mandatory judicial retirement ages—Louisiana—will decide whether to raise their age In the June 18 Daily Brew, we told you about the six constitutional amendments that Louisiana…

  • A look at election results in Virginia from June 17

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    Welcome to the Thursday, June 19, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at election results in Virginia from June 17 As we continue our coverage of elections throughout 2025, today we’re taking a look at the results of the June 17 primaries in Virginia.…

  • Nineteen members of Congress have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026

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    Since May 22, 2025, one member of the U.S. Congress has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2026. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) announced on May 27 that he will run for governor of Alabama in 2026 rather than re-election to the U.S. Senate. As of June 10, The Cook Political Report and Inside…

  • Twenty-eight Democratic primaries for New York City Council are contested this year—we’re following 13 as battlegrounds

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, June 11, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Twenty-eight Democratic primaries for New York City Council are contested this year—we’re following 13 as battlegrounds As part of our ongoing coverage of local elections across the United States, we’re spotlighting 13 battleground Democratic…

  • Five candidates are running in the Democratic primary for mayor of Buffalo on June 24, 2025

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    Five candidates are running for the Democratic nomination for mayor of Buffalo on June 24, 2025. Acting Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon (D) and Sean Ryan (D) lead in fundraising and media attention. City & State’s Austin C. Jefferson wrote, “Whoever wins the race and the following general election will be on the front lines of…

  • Iowa becomes the sixth state to ban ranked-choice voting this year

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    Welcome to the Thursday, June 5, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Iowa becomes the sixth state to ban ranked-choice voting this year On June 2, Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) signed House File 954 (HF 954), making Iowa the sixth state to ban ranked-choice voting (RCV)…

  • President Donald Trump issued 14 executive orders in May

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    President Donald Trump (R) issued 14 executive orders in May, bringing his total to 157. To view the titles and text of each order he issued in May, click here. Trump issued 46 executive orders in January 2025, more than any other month of his presidency. He issued 14 executive orders in May 2025, fewer…