Category: Newsletters

Our research project analyzing public-sector union membership, finances, and political spending is now complete. In last week’s edition, we shared our key findings on union finances. This week, let’s turn our attention to political spending. MethodologyCampaign finance reporting requirements at both the federal and state levels enable us to report comprehensively on political spending by…

  Welcome to the Friday, September 27, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Appeals court ruling paves way for Trump Administration’s civil service changes to take effect Climate action plans at the city level What’s the Tea? Appeals court ruling paves way for Trump Administration’s civil service changes to…

  Every weekday, Ballotpedia tracks the events that matter in the 2020 presidential election.  Now, we’re bringing you the highlights from our daily briefings in a weekly format so you can stay up-to-date on the 2020 election with one weekly email.    Here’s the latest from the campaign trail. Candidates by the Number   There…

  September 27, 2019: Donald Trump raised $13 million this week through fundraising emails and two fundraisers. Pete Buttigieg will expand his presence in Nevada with 10 open offices by mid-October, more than any other candidate. Each Friday, we’ll highlight a presidential candidate’s key campaign staffer.   Chuck Rocha is a campaign strategist with experience in union and…

Welcome to the Thursday, September 26, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Florida voters to decide 2020 ballot measure requiring voter citizenship Local Roundup Quiz: Which state has hosted the most presidential debates? Florida voters to decide 2020 ballot measure requiring voter citizenship I hope you were able to…

September 26, 2019: Great America PAC spent six figures on an ad calling for an investigation into Joe Biden. Tom Steyer is airing a new ad on congressional term limits in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Nevada.           Notable Quote of the Day “It is easy to forget that Democrats won back the…

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process and the rule of law. This edition: In this edition, we review the Trump administration’s tighter restrictions on U.S. residency for immigrants who have been or…

Welcome to the Wednesday, Sept. 25, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 2016’s presidential debate schedule announced four years ago this week Join today’s free briefing on 2020 ballot measures Follow our coverage of the Oct. 8 elections in 12 North Carolina municipalities 2016’s presidential debate schedule announced four…

September 25, 2019: Democratic presidential candidates respond to the impeachment inquiry announcement. Bernie Sanders proposes a wealth tax on assets over $32 million.           Notable Quote of the Day “For Democrats running for president, breaking through on healthcare or the economy just got a lot tougher. Impeachment will be the dominant topic for a…

September 24, 2019: The Democratic National Committee released the criteria for the November presidential primary debate. Joe Walsh and Bill Weld will debate Tuesday during an event hosted by Business Insider.           What was the first presidential election held on the same day in every state? a. 1792→ b. 1824→ c. 1848→ d. 1912→ Notable Quote of the…