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MICHIGAN HOUSE STAFF ANNOUNCES ORGANIZING DRIVE WITH TEAMSTERS LOCAL 243

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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LANSING, Mich., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aides for elected officials in the Michigan House of Representatives are launching an organizing drive to join Teamsters Local 243. It is the first phase of a coordinated campaign that will play out over the course of the next several weeks.

Key Points: 
  • LANSING, Mich., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aides for elected officials in the Michigan House of Representatives are launching an organizing drive to join Teamsters Local 243.
  • The aides first contacted the Teamsters in late January, after which they met with Local 243 leadership to begin the process of building a staff union at the state capitol.
  • Once the desired number of authorization cards is collected, House aides will petition the Michigan Employment Relations Commission for a union-recognition vote.
  • Teamsters Local 243 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Michigan.

Pennsylvania Forward Party Announces Two Candidates for Statewide Office in Events Across the State

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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HARRISBURG, Pa., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In events held in Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia today, the Forward Party announced two candidates for statewide office. Eric Settle, a former Republican from Montgomery County, is running for Attorney General, and Chris Foster, a former Democrat from Allegheny County, is running for Treasurer. Both will be running as Forward candidates.

Key Points: 
  • HARRISBURG, Pa., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In events held in Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia today, the Forward Party announced two candidates for statewide office.
  • Eric Settle is a distinguished attorney who has served as Deputy General Counsel to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge and as Chief Counsel in the healthcare industry.
  • ( LinkedIn )
    Chris Foster is a youthful entrant into politics, with experience as both an entrepreneur and a tennis professional.
  • Forward Party candidates are accountable to the voters, and they will focus on solutions, not partisan fighting, in order to serve their constituents better.

HAPPINESS POLL: DEMOCRATS AND BIDEN VOTERS REPORT MORE HAPPINESS THAN GOP AND TRUMP SUPPORTERS

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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Among voters who would vote for Biden in 2024, 75 percent answered that they were at least "slightly satisfied" with their lives, while 62 percent of Trump voters said the same.

Key Points: 
  • Among voters who would vote for Biden in 2024, 75 percent answered that they were at least "slightly satisfied" with their lives, while 62 percent of Trump voters said the same.
  • The FAU/Mainstreet poll also reveals a neck-and-neck competition between Biden and Trump in the forthcoming presidential elections, both among all voters and likely voters.
  • voters demonstrated a striking split in their preferences, with 44 percent expressing support for Biden and 44 percent for Trump.
  • Similarly, among likely voters, Biden slightly edged out Trump with 47 percent of support compared to Trump's 45 percent.

Poll Shows Near-Universal Support for Protecting Water in Our Nation's Lakes, Streams, and Rivers

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This World Water Day polling shows voters care deeply about safeguarding America's water resources. The Morning Consult polling, released by the Walton Family Foundation, shows nearly all voters say protecting the health and safety of drinking water (96%) is important. Further, 94% say protecting the water in our nation's lakes, streams, and rivers is important.

Key Points: 
  • The Morning Consult polling, released by the Walton Family Foundation, shows nearly all voters say protecting the health and safety of drinking water (96%) is important.
  • Further, 94% say protecting the water in our nation's lakes, streams, and rivers is important.
  • The Walton Family Foundation believes protecting water during climate change is one of the most important challenges of our time.
  • The recent Morning Consult polling also shows that:
    Nearly all voters say protecting the health and safety of drinking water (96%) and protecting the water in our nation's lakes, streams, and rivers (94%) is important.

Grinnell College National Poll: Consensus on Protecting Kids from Social Media, But Not School Shootings

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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GRINNELL, Iowa, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest Grinnell College National Poll finds broad support for protecting children from the potential harms of social media, but no consensus on the best ways to protect them from mass shootings at school. The poll of 1,005 U.S. adults conducted by Selzer & Company March 11-17, 2024, found that 55% of Americans favor banning children under 16 from using social media platforms, with the proportion rising to 65% among those with children under 18 years old at home. More than half (52%) favor allowing parents to sue social media platforms for content that harmed their children, and 57% favor banning students' smartphones in schools.

Key Points: 
  • Bipartisan support for suing tech companies for harm to kids is especially notable, given that Democrats and Republicans usually feel differently about corporate responsibility," says Erickson.
  • What isn't surprising is that these measures are much less favored by Americans under 35, most of whom grew up with smartphones."
  • By contrast, the poll found no consensus on policies aimed at reducing the number of students killed in school shootings.
  • "As a society, we can't reach agreement on what we should do to keep our kids safe from mass shootings in schools.

Noah R. Feldman to Discuss Complexities of Jewish Identity at University of Houston Law Center's Rosenberg Lecture

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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HOUSTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Legal scholar and columnist Noah R. Feldman will explore evolving facets of Jewish identity at the University of Houston Law Center's annual Yale L. Rosenberg Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Legal scholar and columnist Noah R. Feldman will explore evolving facets of Jewish identity at the University of Houston Law Center's annual Yale L. Rosenberg Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
  • Feldman holds the position of Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law at Harvard University, where he also serves as the chairman of the Society of Fellows and is the founding director of the Julis-Rabinowitz Program on Jewish and Israeli Law.
  • He specializes in constitutional studies, focusing on power and ethics, innovative governance solutions, law and religion, and the history of legal ideas.
  • The lecture titled "To Be Jewish and Democratic: Constitutional Challenge and the Future of Israel" will be in-person and virtual on Wednesday, April 3 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Central at the University of Houston Law Center's John M. O'Quinn Law Building, 4170 Martin Luther King Blvd.

Book Makes Argument That Giving to The Poor is a Biblical Mandate

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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LONGVIEW, Texas, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Author Curtis Hinshaw, a self-described "crusty middle-aged conservative curmudgeon," describes how he changed his mind about giving to the poor and breaks down why it is a Biblical imperative that shouldn't depend on political persuasion or any other outlying reasons.

Key Points: 
  • "This book is not about giving a lot," said Hinshaw.
  • "On the contrary, it is about giving a little, consistently, over time, and dedicating those gifts to the poor and needy.
  • He adds that it's not about giving large amounts, but about giving little "crumbs, consistently over time."
  • "On the contrary, it is about giving a little, consistently, over time, and dedicating those gifts to the poor and needy.

Three Democratic Presidential Candidates Endorse American Samoa Winner Jason Palmer On Same Day He Releases Comprehensive Immigration Plan

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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PHOENIX, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Democratic Presidential Candidate Jason Palmer, the surprise winner of the American Samoa caucus, today announced a comprehensive plan to solve America's immigration crisis and simultaneously received the endorsement of three other candidates in advance of Tuesday's Presidential primary in Arizona.

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    PHOENIX, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Democratic Presidential Candidate Jason Palmer, the surprise winner of the American Samoa caucus, today announced a comprehensive plan to solve America's immigration crisis and simultaneously received the endorsement of three other candidates in advance of Tuesday's Presidential primary in Arizona.
  • Palmer announces comprehensive plan to solve America's immigration crisis and receives endorsements from former rivals.
  • Gabriel Cornejo stated, "Jason Palmer has been advocating for a ceasefire since November.
  • Frankie Lozada agreed, "Jason Palmer has been a true ally in advocating for peace in Gaza since the beginning of this campaign.

In 2024 Presidential Election, Swing Voter Emerges as Key Battleground According to New Stirista Research

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the 2024 presidential election season is in full-swing, data-driven marketing technology firm Stirista today released a broad-ranging 2024 Voter Profile research report. Surveying more than 2,000 likely voters on party and ideology affiliation, purchasing behaviors, media and news consumption as well as celebrity/influencer impact, the Independent voter emerged as the key battleground for campaigns and political marketers looking for better critical insights to help predict voting behavior and avoid wasted ad spend.

Key Points: 
  • SAN ANTONIO, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the 2024 presidential election season is in full-swing, data-driven marketing technology firm Stirista today released a broad-ranging 2024 Voter Profile research report .
  • One-third (33%) of likely voters indicated that they were either Independent or unsure of their political affiliation.
  • Nearly half of Millennials and Gen Zs make-up the Independent voter population and the vast majority (80%) of this cohort consume news via social media.
  • Swing voters or Independents favor social media and watch less TV for their news consumption than Democrats and Republicans.

California voters overwhelmingly reject proposed speed limiting devices on autos

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) commissioned a survey among likely November 2024 voters to gauge opinion on SB 961, which would require new cars and trucks to be equipped with speed limiting devices beginning in 2027. The survey, conducted by Rodriguez Gudelunas Strategies in mid-February, found that California's likely voters overwhelmingly reject the proposed legislation, with 69% of respondents in opposition. Over half (51%) of likely voters strongly opposed the legislation, while only 12% strongly support it.

Key Points: 
  • The survey, conducted by Rodriguez Gudelunas Strategies in mid-February, found that California's likely voters overwhelmingly reject the proposed legislation, with 69% of respondents in opposition.
  • Over half (51%) of likely voters strongly opposed the legislation, while only 12% strongly support it.
  • "That's why we urge California legislators to listen to the voters they represent and shelve this unpopular bill."
  • Seventy percent of moderate voters are opposed, along with 64% of progressives, 58% of liberals, and 79% of conservatives.