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Our regular Daily Brew signed off for the holidays on Dec. 23, but before we close the book on 2025, we wanted to return to your inbox for a brief look back at the year’s most-read Daily Brew stories. From major elections to consequential policy developments, these monthly highlights capture some of the defining moments…

Welcome to the Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Thank you for reading the Brew! We're so grateful to you, our readers, for welcoming us into your inbox. We'll be back on Dec. 31 for our end-of-year wrap-up. Have a wonderful rest…

Welcome to the Monday, Dec. 22, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: California voters decided on 42 local ballot measures this year — the lowest total for an odd-numbered year in at least a decade California voters decided 42 local ballot measures this year — the…

Welcome to the Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: President Trump signed a record number of Congressional Review Act resolutions in 2025 On Dec.11, President Donald Trump (R) signed five resolutions of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) into law, bringing…

Welcome to the Thursday, Dec. 18, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Colorado voters will decide on a ballot measure increasing penalties for the sale and possession of fentanyl On Dec. 15, the Colorado Secretary of State certified Initiative 85 for the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot.…

Welcome to the Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Minimum wage set to increase in 22 states and D.C., raising the nationwide average to $11.51 an hour In 2026, the minimum wage will increase in 22 states and Washington, D.C. The increases…

Welcome to the Tuesday, Dec. 16, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A year-end look at the state of election administration legislation As 2025 comes to a close, we’re diving into the election-related legislative activity that happened this year and exploring some of the data in…

Welcome to the Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Referendum to repeal Missouri’s new congressional map submits signatures for 2026 ballot  On Dec. 9, the campaign People Not Politicians reported filing more than 300,000 signatures for a veto referendum against Missouri’s House…

Welcome to the Friday, Dec. 12, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 2025 had the most local ballot measures in major cities and capitals since 2017 In 2025, 322 local measures were on ballots in the 100 most populous U.S. cities and in state capitals. These…

Welcome to the Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Election results update: Albuquerque, New Mexico and Miami, Florida held runoff elections for mayor on Tuesday, Dec. 9. In Albuquerque, incumbent Tim Keller defeated Darren White 58%-42% with 100% of precincts reporting. In…