Author: Dave Beaudoin

  • 30 congressional retirements so far this cycle

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    Welcome to the Friday, December 6, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Two Representatives announce they aren’t running for re-election in 2020 Supreme Court schedules oral argument in three cases related to the administrative state What’s the Tea (and cookies)? Two congressmen announce they aren’t running for re-election in…

  • Supreme Court to hear oral argument in 24 cases over the next three months

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      Welcome to the Thursday, December 5, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Supreme Court to hear oral argument in 24 cases over the next three months Local Roundup Recall effort against state lawmaker rejected due to petition error Supreme Court to hear oral argument in 24 cases over…

  • 25 years of legislative party switches

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, Dec. 4, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day Pennsylvania state Senator becomes 10th state legislator to switch parties in 2019 Filing deadline roundup Kavanaugh statement suggests Supreme Court could revisit nondelegation doctrine Pennsylvania state Senator becomes 10th state legislator to switch parties in 2019 Pennsylvania…

  • Steyer leads Democratic presidential campaigns in Ballotpedia pageviews

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        Welcome to the Tuesday, December 3, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Steyer leads Democratic presidential campaigns in Ballotpedia pageviews Today is Giving Tuesday Judge blocks Washington initiative limiting annual vehicle license fees from taking effect Steyer leads Democratic presidential campaigns in Ballotpedia pageviews  Two Democratic candidates—Montana…

  • An early look at the 2020 ballot measures to watch

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    Welcome to the Monday, December 2, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: An early look at the 2020 ballot measures to watch How do recalls work in each state? Eight former Michigan legislators sue to overturn state’s 1992 term limits ballot initiative An early look at the 2020 ballot…

  • Bay State ballot measures

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, November 26, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Deadline passes to submit signatures for ballot initiatives in Massachusetts Filing deadline upcoming for two congressional special elections Forty-two percent of Brew readers who responded to last week’s survey say they’ve attended a political debate in person…

  • An analysis of notable endorsements of Democratic presidential candidates

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      Welcome to the Monday, November 25, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: An analysis of notable endorsements of Democratic presidential candidates Iowa governor to appoint new state supreme court justice after chief justice dies North Carolina court delays candidate filing for U.S. House seats An analysis of notable…

  • Want to buy tobacco in NY? You must be 21

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    Welcome to the Thursday, November 21, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Age to purchase tobacco in New York increases to 21 Local Roundup Take our newest Learning Journey — describing American government Looking for a review of last night’s debate? Click here to instantly sign up for our daily…

  • 2019’s election results in two minutes

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, November 20, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A summary of this fall’s top 10 elections State legislators in California, New York receive the highest salaries Biden leads Democratic presidential candidates in Ballotpedia pageviews for 4th straight week A summary of this fall’s top 10…

  • Florida $15 Minimum Wage Initiative to appear on 2020 ballot

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    Welcome to the Monday, November 18, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Florida $15 Minimum Wage Initiative to appear on 2020 ballo 35 candidates file for Congress in Alabama Join us tomorrow for our Ballotpedia Insights on American democracy Florida $15 Minimum Wage Initiative to appear on 2020 ballot…