Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025
Inside the battle to be TX State House speaker; the approval rate for constitutional amendments in 2024 was the lowest since 2005; state legislative 2025 sessions have begun.
Former VA-5 Bob Good Voted Against Honoring Capitol Police with Congressional Medal of Honor
Capitol Police officers had protected Good during January 6, 2021, insurrection.
The Danger of Ignoring the 1/6 Capitol Attack
Four years ago MAGA Republicans rioted and vandalized the U.S. Capitol. The insurrection caused $1.5 million in damages to the building, with injuries to over 170 Capitol police officers and five deaths. Four years later Republicans, who had ignored and swept Jan. 6 under the rug, unbelievably again elected Trump to the presidency.
Happy Hanukkah 2024
This year Hanukkah will be observed from Dec. 25-Jan. 2.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Bearing Drift
A joyful time for the Christian world to pause and celebrate the birth of the son of God.
U.S. House Schedule for Friday, Dec. 20, 2024
House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. First and last votes expected: TBD. Legislation related to government funding is possible.
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Friday, Dec. 20, 2024: And the Winner of the Cookie Election Is….
The winner of the 2024 Cookie Election is announced; more state supreme court incumbents lost in 2024 than in any year since at least 2008; did you know these presidents issued the most executive orders? The Brew is going on winter recess and will be back on Jan. 6, 2025.
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024
Lawmakers have pre-filed 103 election administration bills since Dec. 10; mayorship in 6 of the 100 largest U.S. cities changed party control this year; upcoming school board election filing deadlines.
U.S. House Schedule for Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024
House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. First and last votes expected: TBD
Vote Today! Ballotpedia’s Holiday Cookie Election 2024 – Finalists Announced
Get your vote in before the polls close tomorrow at 5. May the best cookie win!