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Welcome to the Friday, Oct. 25, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Cameron, Stumbo face off in Kentucky attorney general race Washington voters to decide highest number of statewide ballot measures in more than two decades What’s the Tea? Cameron, Stumbo face off in Kentucky attorney general race Kentucky…

  October 25, 2019: Tim Ryan announced he was withdrawing from the 2020 presidential race and will run for re-election to the U.S. House from Ohio. Tulsi Gabbard said she will not seek re-election to U.S. Congress.      Each Friday, we highlight a presidential candidate’s key campaign staffer. Natalie Montelongo is a Democratic staffer with experience in…

  Welcome to the Thursday, October 24, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Voters to decide constitutional amendments, Houston mayor among Texas elections Nov. 5 Local roundup Kansas voters to decide statewide measure regarding legislative redistricting Voters to decide constitutional amendments, Houston mayor among Texas elections Nov. 5 Election…

October 24, 2019: Amy Klobuchar became the ninth candidate to qualify for November’s Democratic presidential debate. MSNBC announced Rachel Maddow, Andrea Mitchell, Kristen Welker, and Ashley Parker will moderate the event.           Notable Quote of the Day “And so far, the 2020 campaign has seen more than twice as many television ad spots as…

  Welcome to the Wednesday, Oct. 23, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Steyer leads presidential candidates in third-quarter fundraising and spending; Trump continues to lead for cycle SCOTUS to determine constitutionality of CFPB structure Join us for our Oct. 29 briefing on vulnerable trifectas in 2019 Steyer leads…

  October 23, 2019: Bernie Sanders was endorsed by several members of the Colorado Working Families Party. Elizabeth Warren joined striking teachers at a rally in Chicago.           Notable Quote of the Day “It may be harder to think of Biden as a factional candidate than Sanders, given that Biden also enjoys significant support…

  Welcome to the Tuesday, October 22, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Early voting underway in several states ahead of November 5 election Rep. Rooney (R-Fla.) is 24th U.S. House member to announce he’s not seeking re-election in 2020 72% of Brew readers have served on a jury…

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 President Donald Trump’s (R) nominee to serve as the administrator of the Office of…

  October 22, 2019: Elizabeth Warren proposed an $800 billion public education plan Monday. Julián Castro said Monday he will end his campaign for president if he does not raise $800,000 before the end of the month.           Which incumbent president seeking re-election won the smallest share of the Electoral College vote? a. Grover Cleveland…

In a 5-2 decision issued Oct. 9, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled the city of Brainerd engaged in unfair labor practices when it restructured the fire department. The city eliminated the positions of five full-time fire equipment operato rs who were members of Firefighters Union Local 4725. The move effectively dissolved the union. Who are…