Author: Dave Beaudoin

Welcome to the Thursday, September 19, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Ballotpedia releases research on public-sector union membership Local Roundup Register for our September 25 briefing on 2020 ballot measures Ballotpedia releases research on public-sector union membership Nearly 50% of the country’s public-sector union employees are located in…

Welcome to the Friday, September 20, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Utah legislature modifies medical marijuana initiative Appeals court rules federal housing board structure violates separation of powers What’s the Tea? Utah legislature modifies medical marijuana law Sometimes voters approve an initiated state statute that is then changed…

Welcome to the Tuesday, September 17, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Trump has appointed 25 percent of all federal appeals court judges Federal Register exceeds 48,000 pages in 2019 41% of Ballotpedia survey respondents watched the most recent Democratic presidential debate Trump has appointed 25 percent of all…

  Welcome to the Monday, September 16, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Four years ago, Republican presidential candidates hold second debate California judge rules citizen-initiated local tax measures require two-thirds voter approval, state Supreme Court likely to decide issue Register for our September 30 Ballotpedia Insights session Four…

  Welcome to the Friday, September 13, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Department of Energy withdraws rules that would have expanded energy-efficient lightbulb requirements California judge rules citizen-initiated local tax measures require two-thirds voter approval, state Supreme Court likely to decide issue What’s the Tea? Ten Democratic presidential…

Welcome to the Thursday, September 12, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Democratic presidential candidates participate in third debate tonight Local Roundup California Supreme Court will consider challenge to state law requiring presidential candidates to release tax returns Democratic presidential candidates participate in third debate tonight The third Democratic…

Welcome to the Wednesday, Sept. 11, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Bishop (R), Murphy (R) win congressional special elections in North Carolina 1,617 candidates have filed with the FEC to run for Congress in 2020 Judge may call for special election after state Senate primary was decided by…

Welcome to the Tuesday, September 10, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: More than half of all state legislative seats this year have only one major party candidate Mississippi group submits signatures for initiative legalizing medical marijuana 49% of Ballotpedia survey respondents prefer to vote early or absentee  More…

Welcome to the Monday, September 9 Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Colorado governor recall effort does not make ballot Join us for a look at the 2020 Almanac of American Politics Two more state Supreme Court appointments, 11 total this year Effort to recall Colorado governor does not…

Welcome to the Friday, September 6, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Voters to decide congressional special elections Tuesday in NC-3 and NC-9  Third Democratic primary debate takes place September 12 What’s the Tea? Voters to decide congressional special elections Tuesday in NC-3 and NC-9 Voters in two North…