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  • DNC launches multi-million dollar operation in six battleground states

    January 23, 2020: The Democratic National Committee begins its first multi-million dollar investment in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Florida, North Carolina, and Arizona. Donald Trump will attend the annual, anti-abortion March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Friday.          Notable Quote of the Day “During the 2008 Democratic primaries, the endorsements of black lawmakers were spread…

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    Emily Aubert
  • Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 2 (January 22, 2020)

    Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 2 (January 22, 2020)

    On the news Republican: Where do Republican and conservative pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “Pro-Trump Republican senators contend their home-state constituents oppose impeachment — not just loyal Republicans, but CNN-watching independents as well. They describe constituents back home who see impeachment as a waste of time…

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  • New campaign finance reports in for 2020 Colorado ballot measures show support campaigns ahead in fundraising

    New campaign finance reports for Colorado ballot measures, which covered information through December 31, 2019, show support campaigns had raised more money than opposition campaigns. So far, four measures are certified to appear on the November 2020 ballot in Colorado, including one legislatively referred bond issue, a veto referendum, and two citizen initiatives. No issue…

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    Jackie Mitchell

  • Davis Appointed to Louisiana State Board of Education

    Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) appointed Louisiana State University professor Belinda Davis to the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education effective January 13, 2020. Davis fills the at-large seat formerly held by Lurie Thomason, who resigned in December 2019 for health-related reasons. Davis ran unsuccessfully for the 70th District seat in the Louisiana House…

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    Sarah Doyel

  • Bold Justice: Trump's 3-year anniversary

      Welcome to the January 20 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia's newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. Today marks the three-year anniversary of President Trump’s inauguration. Keep up with his federal judicial nominations, confirmations, and more in each edition of this newsletter. Today starts…

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    Sara Reynolds

  • Ballotpedia’s Weekly Presidential News Briefing: January 11-17, 2020

    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. State Spotlight Notable Quotes of the…

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    Emily Aubert

  • Bloomberg meets lawmakers on Capitol Hill, nets two more congressional endorsements

    January 17, 2020: Michael Bloomberg met with members of several congressional caucuses on Thursday. Michael Bennet, Amy Klobuchar, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren were sworn in as jurors in the impeachment trial of Donald Trump.              Each Friday, we highlight a presidential candidate's key campaign staffer. Analilia Mejia is a government and political affairs strategist…

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    Emily Aubert

  • Booker ends presidential campaign

    January 14, 2020: Cory Booker ended his presidential campaign on Monday. Six Democrats are participating in the seventh presidential primary debate. Donald Trump rallies in Milwaukee. Notable Quotes of the Day “The honest truth is, I think the candidates have been pretty gentle with each other.” – Howard Dean, former Democratic National Committee chairman “We’re in…

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    Emily Aubert

  • Governor Ivey Appoints Stewart to Alabama State Board of Education

    Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) appointed Dr. Tommie Stewart to represent District 5 of the Alabama State Board of Education on January 7, 2020. Stewart’s appointment was effective immediately and filled the vacancy left by former Board member Ella Bell, who died in November 2019. Stewart previously served as the dean of Alabama State University's…

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    Sarah Doyel

  • Judge strikes down South Dakota initiative petition circulator disclosure requirement

    On Friday, U.S. District Judge Charles Kornmann ruled that South Dakota House Bill 1094 violated the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The bill was designed to do the following: • require a paid petition circulator to register with the secretary of state and provide certain information; • establish a paid petition circulator registration fee…

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    Josh Altic