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Education tax credit veto referendum on 2024 ballot in Nebraska

Welcome to the Wednesday, October 18, Brew.

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In big year for labor, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers both wins and surprises

California Gov. Gavin Newsom often touts California's leadership on the national stage

The Independent UK

What to know about the US House speaker election

After Jim Jordan failed to win the gavel on Tuesday, the House gears up for a second round of voting on Wednesday

The Guardian - US

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Trump claims Mar-a-Lago is worth $1.5bn. Palm Beach officials says it’s only worth $37m

Former president believes his Florida private club is worth ‘100 times’ more than official estimates

The Independent UK

Two new candidates declare in Texas

Ballotpedia tracked two new state-level candidates in Texas between Oct. 9 and Oct. 15. This was one fewer candidate than the prior week.

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Outgoing Police Board president urges City Council to reject arbitrator’s ruling, says it would undermine police reform

The ruling would allow Chicago police officers accused of the most serious wrongdoing to bypass the board and take their cases to an arbitrator behind closed doors.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: New York roundup

New York is holding elections, including for city council and state assembly, on Nov. 7, 2023, and Nov. 5, 2024, respectively. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run…

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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Indiana roundup

Indiana is holding elections, including for city council and mayoral offices, on Nov. 7, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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Here are some of the biggest Supreme Court cases to watch this term

Justices will hear questions involving Donald Trump’s eligibility for office, abortion rights, gun ownership, the First Amendment and other major cases

The Independent UK

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Colorado roundup

Colorado is holding elections, including for school boards, on Nov. 7, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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Trump reveals how Melania feels about his civil fraud trial

Former first lady said to have distanced self from husband’s legal problems

The Independent UK

Mayor denies discussing absentee ballots with campaign volunteer at center of ballot stuffing claims

The mayor of Connecticut’s largest city has denied under oath ever discussing absentee ballots with the campaign volunteer resembling a woman on surveillance video stuffing papers into a drop box multiple times ahead of the mayoral primary

The Independent UK

Anti-abortion groups sue San Antonio over “reproductive justice fund”

The city allocated $500,000 to establish the fund, but has not yet said how that money will be used. The lawsuit asks a judge to block the money from going to groups that pay for out-of-state abortions.

The Texas Tribune

Three Texas Republicans help block Jim Jordan from becoming U.S. House speaker in first vote

Reps. Jake Ellzey, Kay Granger and Tony Gonzales joined 17 other House Republicans to block the Ohio Republican from the gavel.

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The Independent UK

Wrestling abuse claims, Jan 6 and abortion: Jim Jordan’s controversies plagued his failed House speaker bid

Ohio Republican haunted by decades-old allegations, his actions in connection to the insurrection, and his hardline stance on abortion

Ballotpedia

House Oversight Committee seeks documents from SEC

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

The Guardian - US

Election lies to Fox News fixture: key things to know about Jim Jordan

All eyes are on the Republican – but Jordan has a long history of controversial views that many of his own party members aren’t aligned with

Ballotpedia

Tracker: Article III federal judicial nominations by president by days in office since 2001

Through October 16, 2023, there were 890 authorized federal judicial posts and 69 vacancies. Sixty-eight of those vacancies were for Article III judgeships. This report is limited to Article III courts, where appointees are confirmed to lifetime judgeships.

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U.S. House pauses for the night before another attempt to elect a speaker

Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan failed to secure enough votes for the speakership Tuesday, and his allies are continuing to try to convince Republican opponents to get onboard before a second vote on Wednesday.

Salon

Weissman blames Cannon for hearing mess

Andrew Weissmann argued that the Trump-appointed judge "ignored thinking about the facts and issues before her"

The Independent UK

AOC makes 11th-hour call to block Jim Jordan in House speaker vote

AOC notes that Jordan ‘voted to overturn the United States’ election and who supports a national abortion ban’

The Independent UK

What time is the second House speaker vote for Jim Jordan?

A Jordan speakership looks far away as House convenes today for second ballot

Salon

GOP holdouts threaten to embarass Jordan

Fox News hosts sound the alarm as detractors threaten to sink Jordan's speaker bid in House vote

The Independent UK

Trump calls military officials ‘some of the dumbest people I’ve ever met’

It comes after Donald Trump suggested General Milley should be executed for treason

The Guardian - US

House in limbo after 20 Republicans sink Jim Jordan’s first attempt to win speaker vote - as it happened

Hardline congressman will attempt second vote on Wednesday after falling short in first House speakership vote

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