Category: Newsletters

June 25, 2019: President Trump launched a Republican counterpart to Democratic fundraising site ActBlue. Bernie Sanders introduced a bill in the Senate that would cancel all outstanding federal student loans.   Which presidential election featured the largest popular vote margin by a winning candidate? A. 1932→  B. 1984→  C. 1920→  D. 1964→  Notable Quote of the…

On June 17, Governor Phil Murphy (D) signed S1500 into law after conditionally vetoing the bill in May. The measure will require 501(c)(4)s, super PACs, and other entities to disclose their donors who contribute $10,000 or more. What does the legislation do? As enacted, the new law defines an independent expenditure committee as any person…

Today’s Brew highlights a Wisconsin high court ruling regarding the legislature’s session last December + the single-party control of some governorships up for election in 2020     Welcome to the Monday, June 24, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Wisconsin Supreme Court affirms constitutionality of December 2018 legislative…

On June 27, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Janus v. AFSCME, finding that public-sector unions cannot require non-members to pay agency fees to cover the costs of non-political union activities. Since then, a number of related lawsuits have been filed. Listed below in reverse chronological order are five of the most…

Today’s Brew wants to know the political topics you’re following in 2019 + highlights the state-level legislation affecting public-sector unions   Welcome to the Friday, June 21, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Ballotpedia’s Summer Camp is almost here Three states have passed public-sector union laws since Janus New…

  June 20, 2019: Several Democratic candidates criticized Joe Biden’s (D) comments on civility in referencing two former Senate colleagues who opposed desegregation efforts. The chairwoman of the RNC stated that Donald Trump (R) raised $24.8 million toward his reelection in one day.         Notable Quotes of the Day “Establishment and moderate Democrats haven’t necessarily…

Today’s Brew highlights new ballot initiatives approved to go before voters in 2019 and 2020 + today’s Ballotpedia Insights webinar   Welcome to the Thursday, June 20, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 36 statewide ballot measures have been certified for 2020 Ballotpedia Insights webinar takes place today Kentucky…

June 19, 2019: President Donald Trump kicked off his re-election campaign last night, featuring the slogan Keep America Great. The New York Times released a series of interviews where it asked 21 Democratic candidates the same 18 questions. Notable Quotes of the Day “It is clear that the inherently dubious nature of [the debates] has been exacerbated by the…

June 18, 2019: President Donald Trump is expected to announce his re-election campaign in Orlando tonight. Joe Biden told supporters he would win five southern states in the general election.  How many incumbent vice presidents have won a presidential election? A. Two→ B. Four→ C. Seven→ D. Nine→ Notable Quote of the Day “Even as much of the Democratic Party…

June 17, 2019: Bill de Blasio and Amy Klobuchar called for President Trump’s impeachment. Weld predicted he will beat Trump in Utah on Super Tuesday. There are 12 new candidates running since last week, including six Democrats and two Republicans. In total, 745 individuals are currently filed with the Federal Election Commission to run for president.…