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Sen. Matt Klein, DFL-Mendota Heights, presents the sports betting bill to the State and Local Government Committee February 13, 2025. The bill failed to pass on a 6-6 tie vote. Photo by A.J. Olmscheid/Senate Media Services.

DFL Sen. Matt Klein suspended from prediction market after betting on himself in 2nd District race

State Sen. Matt Klein, a Democrat from Mendota Heights, was suspended from Kalshi after the prediction market company discovered the candidate for Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District had bet on ...

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It’s time for more No Kings rallies, and this time an advertising campaign is accompanying the movement. Home of the Brave — a nonprofit organization that says it is a “community of Americans ...

LGBTQ Tennessee Senate allows lawsuits over transgender ‘coercion’ By Sam Stockard Tennessee Lookout – 3/24/26

The Tennessee Senate passed legislation Monday allowing patients to sue their doctor for “coercing” them into seeking gender reassignment some 30 years after treatment. Republican Sen. Adam Lowe ...

Elections Palantir-linked donations riddle Michigan Senate race, McMorrow returned the money By Richard Eberwein – 3/24/26

A Sunday report from Detroit News shows that three Michigan Senate candidates have accepted campaign donations from the tech company Palantir, which has a $30 million federal contract with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Elections Report: Vivek Ramaswamy shelled out $12K in campaign funds on luxury Puerto Rico vacation By Richard Eberwein – 3/24/26

Campaign finance records for Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (R) show that the Republican candidate used nearly $12,000 in campaign money for a luxury trip to Puerto Rico last November.

Democracy Mariannette Miller-Meeks took tens of thousands from insurance PACs while opposing ACA tax credit extension By Richard Eberwein – 3/23/26

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ (R-IA) campaign finance records show she took at least $45,500 from the insurance and pharmaceutical lobby after repeatedly opposing extending the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) premium tax credits.

Crime Jon Husted touts endorsement from Ohio lawmaker who admitted questionable behavior with a minor By Richard Eberwein – 3/20/26

On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) released a list of endorsements from Ohio lawmakers, including state Rep. Rodney Creech (R-West Alexandria) who admitted to questionable behavior involving a minor.

Elections Multiple Republican leaders in Wisconsin State Legislature to retire this year By Richard Eberwein – 3/20/26

The Republican-dominated state legislature will see multiple prominent leaders retire and not seek reelection this November.

Democracy Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary, upsets frontrunner Raja Krishnamoorthi By Richard Eberwein – 3/18/26

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) has won the U.S. Senate Democratic primary election in Illinois, defeating U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) and Robin Kelly (D) in a tough primary.

Democracy Donna Miller projected to win Illinois 2nd District seat after campaign maimed by AIPAC spending By Richard Eberwein – 3/18/26

Donna Miller, a Cook County commissioner whose progressive values were questioned after a major pro-Israel group spent over $4 million supporting her, is projected to win the Illinois 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary election.

Democracy Nikki Budzinski holds off progressive challenger Dylan Blaha in Illinois’ 13th District primary By Richard Eberwein – 3/18/26

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) has advanced to the general election after defeating progressive challenger Dylan Blaha in the state’s 13th Congressional District primary on Tuesday.

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