Category: Newsletters
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FLRA set to allow federal workers to stop paying union dues after first year of membership
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On Feb. 14, the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), which administers the laws governing federal labor relations, issued a 2-1 decision that will, upon implementation of supporting regulations, permit federal workers to stop paying union dues at any time after their first year of dues-paying membership. Prior to this, federal workers have only been permitted…
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Ballotpedia’s Weekly Presidential News Briefing: February 15-21, 2020
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Every weekday, Ballotpedia tracks the news, events, and results of the 2020 presidential election. Notable Quotes of the Week “The truth of Obama’s silence on the 2020 primary is that it’s not just about his obvious wish to stay out of the spotlight, but it also reflects a choreographed strategy. With the race looking more…
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36 pledged delegates at stake in Nevada
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February 21, 2020: The Nevada Democratic Party is holding its presidential nominating caucus on Saturday. The American Federation of Teachers union announced its support for three candidates. Each Friday, we highlight a presidential candidate’s key campaign staffer. Jenna Narayanan is a Democratic staffer with experience in political organization development. Narayanan graduated from the University of Southern…
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Dems spar over electability in Las Vegas debate
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February 20, 2020: Six Democrats debated electability and policy in Las Vegas on Wednesday night. Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee will spend more than $10 million to challenge Democratic voting-related lawsuits. Notable Quote of the Day “If the Democratic Party is paying attention to this actuarial action—and I think it is—their next…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 6 (February 19, 2020)
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This week: Trump endorses House challengers, DeMaio, Issa ramp up criticisms ahead of CA-50 primary, and MN state senator in swing district announces retirement. On the news Where do Republican and conservative pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “One of the most common misconceptions I hear about…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 6 (February 19, 2020)
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This week: Working Families Party breaks with Engel, endorses Bowman in NY-16; LIBRE Initiative backs Cuellar, groups spend for Cisneros in TX-28; and former IDC member gets primary challenger. On the news Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “Abortion rights are in…
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Sanders requests partial recount in Iowa
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February 19, 2020: The Bernie Sanders campaign will request a partial recount of the Iowa caucus results. Six Democrats are debating in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Wednesday night. Ballotpedia is holding its quarterly presidential news briefing on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. CT. Join us as we discuss how the presidential field has shifted following Iowa and New Hampshire…
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Federal judge will uphold San Francisco donor disclosure rules
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On Feb. 14, Judge Charles Breyer, of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, said he would uphold most provisions of a San Francisco ordinance establishing donor disclosure requirements for all committees producing campaign advertisements. What is at issue? On Nov. 5, 2019, San Francisco voters approved Proposition F, establishing the following…
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Bloomberg qualifies for primary debate in Las Vegas
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February 18, 2020: Michael Bloomberg qualified for the Las Vegas primary debate on Tuesday morning. Vermont Gov. Phil Scott endorsed Bill Weld. Poll Spotlight Notable Quote of the Day “So achieving victory through a boost in turnout is far more complicated than whether a presidential candidate is inspiring. There are procedural impediments, widespread disaffection…
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Virginia State Senate approves legislation allowing local governments to bargain collectively with unions
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On Feb. 11, the Virginia State Senate approved SB939, legislation that would allow, but not require, counties, cities, and towns to recognize unions as bargaining agents for public-sector workers. What specifically does the bill propose? SB939 would make the following changes to the state’s public-sector labor laws (existing law is rendered in standard text; changes…