Democrats want to change the rules for recall elections. Voters get their say with Prop. 5Following the failed 2021 recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom, Democrats had the political will and momentum to call for changes to the recall process. What emerged was Proposition 5 on the November ballot, a measure to change the recall process.CalMatters20h agoWhole story →CommerceGovernment
Lawrence mayor refuses to resign despite state and federal chargesLawrence Mayor Brian DePeña’s announcement follows growing chatter about a potential recall election to remove him from office.Boston.com5d agoWhole story →CommerceJusticelawrence mayor scandal
High-price concerns weigh on consumer sentiment, GOP midterm hopesA key tracker of consumer sentiment sank to a four-month low in September, adding to Republicans' challenges as they try to hold control of Congress in the midterms that are now less than 40 days away.Baltimore News10d agoWhole story →CommerceEconomymidterm elections
Billionaire’s political contributions make the Epstein files a focus of Ohio’s U.S. Senate raceCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Billionaire Les Wexner has long been a magnet for political campaigns seeking contributions — especially in his native Ohio, where the retail tycoon directed a generous portion of his giving to candidates from both parties. Then came the Epstein files. Jeffrey Epstein, the late convicted sex offender,Pittsburgh Tribune-Review13d agoWhole story →CommerceGovernmentohio u s senate race
California will fine creators for sneaky political ads.Over the weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will penalize creators for failing to disclose paid political content, with fines reaching up to $5,000 per violation, The New York Times reports. Though the FTC requires influencers to disclose product advertisements, it doesn’t have the same rules for paid political content, which has become…The Verge13d agoWhole story →CommerceCultureGavin Newsomcalifornia political ad law
The Bizarre Backstory of the Trump-Endorsed Sticker Mogul Who Could Be Headed to Congress“We can’t recall ever meeting a more unsuitable candidate,” one paper said of Anthony Constantino.Mother Jones14d agoWhole story →CommerceGovernmentny congressional primary results
