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‘Not going to let our military be politicised,’ says Republican delaying nominees over abortion

Defense secretary Lloyd Austin asks Tommy Tuberville of Alabama to lift ‘hold’, while Democrat Chuck Schumer issues firm rebuke

The Guardian - US · Mar 29, 2023

Poll: Cut federal spending — but not big-ticket programs

In the federal budget standoff, the majority of U.S. adults are asking lawmakers to pull off the impossible: Cut the overall size of government, but also devote more money to the most popular and expensive programs

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023

Ex Starbucks CEO to defend union opposition before Senate

Longtime Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz will face sharp questioning Wednesday when he appears before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee to defend the company’s actions during an ongoing unionizing campaign

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo targets mail ballots, wants voter ID

LAS VEGAS — Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo introduced legislation Monday that would make sweeping changes to Nevada’s election process, including repealing universal mail-in voting, requiring an ID to vote and moving up the deadline for completed mail ballots to be received.

Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2023

Chicago mayoral candidates spar during last televised debate before election

CHICAGO — Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson spent the last televised debate before next Tuesday’s mayoral election on the defensive as they faced tough questions about their political records and associations.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 29, 2023

New Jersey’s statewide filing deadline passed on March 27

New Jersey is one of a handful of states holding statewide elections this year. The primaries are June 6 and general elections are on Nov. 7. The filing deadline for the primary elections was March 27. 

Ballotpedia · Mar 29, 2023

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Colorado roundup

Colorado is holding elections, including for municipal offices, on April 4, 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.

Ballotpedia · Mar 29, 2023

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Wisconsin roundup

Wisconsin is holding elections, including for municipal offices, on April 4, 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.

Ballotpedia · Mar 29, 2023

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Texas roundup

Texas is holding elections, including for municipal offices, on May 6, 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.

Ballotpedia · Mar 29, 2023

Colorado’s effort to mandate abortion coverage by insurance companies advances

DENVER — A Colorado bill that would require commercial insurance providers to cover abortions for patients without copays advanced through a House committee on Tuesday.

The Denver Post · Mar 29, 2023