Ohio Dems press party to invest in high stakes Senate seat Democrats across Ohio are pleading for help in the state’s high-stakes Senate contest The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022
Why is the Senate race between J.D. Vance and Tim Ryan in Ohio so close? LANDEN, Ohio — Former President Donald Trump won this state twice, each time by more than 8 percentage points. Los Angeles Times · Sep 29, 2022
Voters will decide 129 statewide ballot measures this November Welcome to the Tuesday, September 27, Brew. Ballotpedia · Sep 27, 2022
Border politics threaten push to boost spending on migrant aid Partisan division over U.S.-Mexico border security threatens to tank a Democratic effort this month to ramp up federal grant funds to help migrants who recently crossed the border, including those whom Republican-led states have bused and flown across the country. Tribune News Service · Sep 22, 2022
Border politics threaten push to boost spending on migrant aid - Roll Call Division over U.S.-Mexico border security threatens to tank a Democratic effort this month to ramp up federal grant funds to help migrants. Roll Call · Sep 22, 2022
No Senate Vote on Gay Marriage Until After Midterms A genuine surprise: Politicians prioritize a bill’s possible success over partisan campaign signaling. Reason · Sep 16, 2022
Democrats punt same-sex marriage vote until after election Democrats are punting a vote to protect same-sex and interracial marriages until after the November midterm elections, a blow for the legislation that comes days after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed to put the Senate on the record on the issue “in the coming weeks.” The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022
Biden touts chips law at Intel groundbreaking in Ohio “America is back” and will lead the way in semiconductor manufacturing, President Joe Biden declared at the Intel groundbreaking in Ohio. Roll Call · Sep 9, 2022
Biden to tell Ohioans his policies will revive manufacturing President Joe Biden wants to put the spotlight on a rare bipartisan down payment on U.S. manufacturing The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2022
GOP senators may hold out on revealing same-sex marriage position until after vote Only a handful have come out publicly in support of the bill so far. Axios · Sep 7, 2022
Sen. Sinema seeks to keep private equity break, curb corporate tax in spending package WASHINGTON — Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is seeking to preserve a tax break for investment managers and narrow a levy hike on large corporations in the economic package Democrats want to pass as soon as this week, people familiar with the discussions said. Tribune News Service · Aug 3, 2022
Some Republicans see good politics in same-sex marriage bill As the Senate contemplates legislation to protect same-sex marriages, there has been a sharp shift in Republican support for the issue The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022
‘Chips-plus’ bill advances toward final passage in Senate WASHINGTON — An economic competitiveness package meant to boost U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and scientific research is on track to pass the Senate this week after overcoming a filibuster on Tuesday. Tribune News Service · Jul 27, 2022
Anti-gay GOPer attends son's gay wedding “Can you imagine voting against your own child?” questioned former Rep. Joe Kennedy, D-Mass. Salon · Jul 26, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2022 Here are the five Republican Senators who support same-sex marriage legislation Many Republicans actively oppose the legislation
The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2022 Here are the five Republican Senators who support same-sex marriage legislation Many Republicans actively oppose the legislation
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022 Republican Senators really don’t want to talk about same-sex marriage legislation Many see it either as a waste of time or want to focus on other topics.
WEKU · Jul 16, 2022 What the subpoena for the Secret Service's erased texts means for the Jan. 6 probe The House committee subpoenaed the Secret Service for text messages agents reportedly deleted, as the panel probes President Donald Trump's actions at the time of the deadly Capitol attack.
Roll Call · Jul 13, 2022 No easy options as pressure to pass chips funding bill grows - Roll Call Bipartisan interest in moving a package of semiconductor manufacturing incentives outside of a stalled conference committee is growing.
Tribune News Service · Jul 12, 2022 Senate confirms former prosecutor to run agency overseeing gun laws WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will have its first permanent leader in seven years after a bipartisan Senate vote Tuesday confirmed former federal prosecutor Steven Dettelbach for the role.
Axios · Jul 12, 2022 Steven Dettelbach confirmed as ATF director Dettelbach's confirmation makes him the first Senate-confirmed ATF director since 2015.
Roll Call · Jul 12, 2022 Senate GOP pitches options for stalled competition bill - Roll Call McConnell floats having House pass Senate version or moving $52 billion for semiconductor subsidies separately.
Roll Call · Jul 12, 2022 Senate confirms former prosecutor to run agency overseeing gun laws - Roll Call Biden's second pick for the job, Steven Dettelbach got support from two Republicans to become first confirmed ATF director in seven years.
Tribune News Service · Jul 1, 2022 McConnell threatens support for China bill, citing budget talks WASHINGTON — Republicans won’t back compromise legislation to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing and U.S. competitiveness with China if Democrats continue to negotiate a partisan budget package that can pass without GOP support, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday.
Roll Call · Jun 30, 2022 McConnell threatens support for China bill, citing budget talks - Roll Call Senate minority leader says GOP won't back legislation to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing if Democrats push their budget package.