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On August 2, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker (R) vetoed an omnibus public-sector labor bill after the legislature declined to adopt amendments he had earlier proposed. What does the bill propose? The legislature’s version of H3854 would authorize employers to disclose personal employee information to unions. It would also permit unions to require non-members to pay…

Today’s Brew highlights a 2019 ballot measure regarding Tucson’s sanctuary city status + the number of judges appointed by Trump compared with other presidents     Welcome to the Friday, Aug. 9, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Tucson, Arizona, voters to decide city’s sanctuary status on Nov. 5…

August 8, 2019: The 2020 Democrats converge upon Iowa as the state fair begins Thursday. Kamala Harris made a six-figure ad buy in Iowa.   Notable Quote of the Day “When we talk about how gender and sexism affect elections, usually what we’re really talking about is how women fare. But gender has always been an…

Today’s Brew looks at the most active presidential campaigners in the four early primary states + highlights the Seattle, Washington election results     Welcome to the Thursday, August 8 Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Delaney and Williamson most active campaigners in early states Seattle’s election results Six…

2020 presidential election: policy update Many of the laws governing presidential elections, including primary/caucus rules and ballot access procedures, are established and enforced at the state level. With the 2020 presidential campaign season well underway, let’s take a look at some noteworthy developments dealing with election law for presidential candidates. California enacts law requiring presidential,…

  August 7, 2019: Pete Buttigieg and Jay Inslee released plans to address domestic terrorism. Mike Gravel suspended his presidential campaign and endorsed Bernie Sanders.   Notable Quotes of the Day “Elizabeth Warren just has a gigantic campaign [in Nevada]. There are counties all over rural areas where some campaigns are just doing tours, but she…

Today’s Brew highlights the results of Mississippi’s gubernatorial primary + who’s leading in Ballotpedia pageviews among Democratic presidential campaigns     Welcome to the Wednesday, August 7, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Hood (D) wins nomination for governor of Mississippi, GOP race undetermined Williamson had most Ballotpedia pageviews…

Welcome to the August 5 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. Starting with this issue, I’m handing the reins to Sara Reynolds, our top SCOTUS expert on staff. You’ll be in good hands with her knowledge and insight of…

On July 25, Nathaniel Ogle, an Ohio public-sector worker who is seeking a refund of previously paid union fees, appealed his case to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit after a U.S. District Court ruled against him. Who are the parties to the suit? Ogle is the plaintiff. The National Right to Work…

August 6, 2019: The Democratic National Committee clarified the qualifying period for the October debate. Tulsi Gabbard will be off the campaign trail for two weeks to complete National Guard training.   How many candidates have won the presidency without winning more than 60% of the vote in any state? a. Zero→ b. Seven→ c. Four→…