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Chicago Teachers Union wants $8.5 million dues hike to fund politics
“Has your brand become toxic?” This was a pointed question from WGN Political Editor Tahman Bradley, posed to Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates in a recent interview. Her immediate response: “I don’t understand the question.” When pressed, Gates added, “The Chicago Teachers Union is not a political party, it is a labor union.” But internal union documents show CTU leadership is trying to skim $8.5 million more from teacher paychecks explicitly for politics, while trying to silence union members critical of Gates’ leadership. Under the proposed dues hike, Chicago teachers would see up to $800 more per year flow from their paychecks to union coffers. The union already takes in more than $40 million a year, mostly from dues. And it spends less than 18 cents of every dollar on teacher representation. The No. 1 reason for the proposed dues hike? Politics. “We must win a majority of the first 21 person fully elected school board in November,” reads the first point in CTU’s member FAQ document.1 This directly contradicts CTU’s promise to members about how leadership uses dues money. The official CTU handbook tells members that the union does not use dues money for politics, so if they are interested in funding political activity, they should consider voluntary donations to CTU’s political action committee. “Our dues are not used for political purposes,” according to the handbook. “So our PAC relies on extra contributions from our members to support progressive candidates and to impact elected officials at the city, county and state levels.” This kind of double-speak is one reason members are concerned about another constitutional change slipped into the dues hike vote, which will take place on May 20-21: an attempt to stop members from holding the union accountable. A proposed amendment to the union constitution tries to place limits on when members may bring a lawsuit against the union for violating members’ rights.2 This provision is clearly a response to members’ lawsuit against union leadership regarding Gates’ years-long refusal to publish audited financial statements. The judge in that case has repeatedly denied the union’s attempts to dismiss it. Teachers opposed to these changes have been circulating this flier, urging members to vote no. What will CTU members get in return for millions of dollars in additional dues? If the 2024 school board elections are any indication—not much. CTU leadership’s record on school board races may not inspire confidence among members. A Chicago Policy Center analysis of a dozen affiliated PACs found CTU spent nearly $2.9 million on school board races in 2024. Of that spending, more than $2.1 million (75%) went to losing candidates. And while CTU-backed candidates lost six of the nine competitive seats overall, they fared worse in their biggest-spending races, losing five of six contests in which the union and its affiliates put up more than $250,000 for their candidate. The Chicago school board elections take place Nov. 3.3 Is another $8.5 million enough to clean up a toxic reputation? Not likely. Update on federal tax credit scholarship: Last week, Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she plans to opt into the federal tax credit scholarship program. If Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker follows suit, Illinois could unlock $1 billion in donor money statewide for both public- and private-school students. If Illinois does not opt in, that money will flow to other states. The Last Ward reported in February on how Illinois Democrats could unlock at least $100 million in new resources for Chicago public-school students by opting in. Update on the investigation into how Chicagoans learned about a meeting to hike their property taxes: The Last Ward reported in January on an absurd, taxpayer-funded investigation into how local media learned of a planned Chicago school board meeting to hike the district’s property tax levy. That investigation is now complete. Lawyers interviewed two dozen witnesses, and found nothing. Update on Illinois’ muni debt crisis: My colleague Joe Tabor last week published a must-read piece in Crain’s Chicago Business about how Illinois recently rejected south suburban Harvey’s request to be designated a “distressed city.” The saga shows why the state must implement a better structure to assist insolvent local governments, including allowing for the option to pursue debt relief via Chapter 9 bankruptcy. The Last Ward reported in October on how Harvey is tipping the first domino in Illinois’ municipal debt crisis. Mincing Rascals: I joined the Mincing Rascals podcast to discuss the SAFE-T Act, the millionaires tax, and more. My “green light” recommendation: Force Majeure (2014). 1 Notably, the No. 2 reason cited is “resources to fund a state-wide millionaires tax campaign in order to fully fund the state’s school funding formula.” The constitutional amendment necessary to implement a progressive income tax in Illinois recently died in the Illinois House, meaning this question would not appear on the ballot until 2028 at the earliest. 2 There is seemingly no single-subject rule for CTU constitutional amendments. So members only get one vote on the full package. One cannot vote “yes” on the dues hike and “no” on the restriction of members’ rights, for example. 3 Illinois law grants far too much power over local government to unelected officials like Gates. State lawmakers should fix that.
Democratic Candidates Scramble in Virginia After Court Tosses Map
A court ruling that struck down an election map swiftly ended some Democratic House candidacies and pushed others into much tougher races.
Republicans who denied 2020 election results could be governors next year
Electing such candidates for governor would give deniers key oversight of the 2028 presidential election in swing states like Arizona, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.
This Week in SC politics: Congressional map redraw could create unexpected do-over for candidates
What started as a debate over mid-decade congressional redistricting is now producing an unexpected political twist
Pols & Politics: Massachusetts RNC members call on Shortsleeve to drop out of Republican primary
The two Massachusetts RNC members are calling on gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve to drop out of the GOP primary in order for the party to “unite” candidate Mike Minogue.
‘I’ll talk to work on Monday’: what happens when a ‘paper candidate’ actually wins
Tyrone Scott, who didn’t think he had a hope in the election, wants to help the Greens rebuild ‘community cohesion’ in Hackney
WA filing week closes as Democrats chase supermajority in Olympia
Washington state's candidate filing week sets up key legislative races as Democrats look to expand control and potentially secure a supermajority.
Black licorice compound shows promise against inflammatory bowel disease
Researchers have developed a stem cell-based model of the human intestine that may transform how new IBD treatments are discovered. After testing thousands of compounds, they identified glycyrrhizin — a natural substance found in black licorice — as a promising anti-inflammatory candidate. In both lab-grown tissue and mice, the compound reduced intestinal damage and cell death linked to IBD.
Colorado Politics Calendar May 11-17
CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber, […]
WA filing closes, U.S. House battleground and GOP test emerge
The candidate filing period closed Friday, launching the 2026 midterm cycle with a House battleground and a GOP open-seat test in Central Washington.
Rumored Vikings GM Candidate Says “No Thanks”
His departure wasn’t a true shocker, but the timing of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s dismissal sure was. The Vikings waited roughly three […]
Ray Curtis wants to take voters, and politicians, back to school
Ray Curtis, a retired government teacher and a longshot candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress, wants to see a return to the principles enshrined in the Constitution
Apple Seeds Second iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 Release Candidates to Developers
Apple today seeded new release candidate versions of upcoming iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming five days after the first RC. It's not clear what's changed in the second RC, but Apple typically sends out another candidate if there are bugs that need to be addressed. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update.
Scientists found 10,000 possible exoplanets hiding in NASA data
10,091 candidate planets, to be exact.
Pink hair and red herrings: viral quiz invites you to guess politicians’ stripes from their photos
Guess the Party challenges players to pin candidates’ politics to their appearances, with guess rates varying wildly
AI video featuring LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt sparks debate over the tech's role in politics
GA gov. candidate slams ruling allowing DOJ to keep seized 2020 ballots
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt on his political inexperience: "I mean, look at Obama"
Ask Inside Wisconsin Politics: Polarization, ideology, money
What questions do Wisconsinites have about government, elections and candidates?
Xenon Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
Reported positive topline data from Phase 3 X-TOLE2 study of azetukalner in FOS in March and anticipate NDA submission in Q3 2026Five additional Phase 3 studies of azetukalner continue to enroll in epilepsy and depression indications with Phase 3 X-NOVA2 MDD topline data expected in H1 2027 Phase 1 studies of novel NaV1.7 (XEN1701) and KV7 (XEN1120) candidates expected to complete H2 2026 to support Phase 2 proof-of-concept studies in pain Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $1.3
Maine candidate for governor unveils plan to lower energy costs
Bennett said he wants to trim back electric company profits, help heritage industries, increase efficiency and create a new authority to look to the future.
Politics professor talks about LA mayoral race, candidates debating for first time
Watch every World Cup game and get paid $50K for it? Fox One has a job for that
The candidate selected for the job will have to create content for all 104 World Cup matches from a glass cube in Times Square.
Health coach, educator announces candidacy for mayor of Rochester
Jerrod Lucker, a certified health coach, musician, and educator, has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of Rochester.
Mamdani's latest tax pledge 'makes no sense' and will only exacerbate Florida 'exodus': former mayor
Republican congressional candidate Scott Singer predicts continued business exodus from NYC to Florida amid Mayor Mamdani's tax-the-rich policies.
For the lone woman left in the California governor’s race, it’s all about ‘temperament’
Katie Porter released an ad joking about her temper. But experts say the touchy issue reveals a double standard for women candidates.
Who's the all-time best men's wrestler from Iowa? VOTE for the best
We narrowed down our list to 10 all-time men's wrestlers from Iowa. Tell us which star athlete is the best all time or write-in a candidate.
House race in west Louisville pits traditional Democrat vs. socialist
Two candidates on the Democratic ticket are vying for Kentucky's House District 43 seat, but their political approaches differ significantly.
5 Takeaways From the Last Televised California Governor Debate
Candidates debated housing and insurance policy in the first half, then furiously attacked one another at the end.
AI political ad stirs controversy ahead of California debates
An AI-generated political ad depicting reality star and L.A. mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt is being celebrated by some, but also raises ethical questions. All of it as candidates prepare for key California debates just weeks before the primary. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports
Deepfakes or criminalizing free speech?: ‘It’s politics’ Bozeman attorney says of mailers in complaint
Lewistown resident Dan Bartel's 1,872 mailers with doctored images of Republican state House District 68 candidate Jennifer Carlson of Churchill holding LGBTQ+ pride flags and wearing gender-pronoun buttons is free
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John Mason is a Republican candidate for the Public Service Commission.
Trump-Backed Wins Redraw Indiana’s Political Landscape
Primary victories signal growing influence in state-level races and future policy debates.
Republican candidates for Oregon governor spend millions to push competing messages in final stretch
Each of the candidates say they are confident in their preferred campaign strategy.
May 13 is the deadline to declare political party affiliation in Wyoming
Registered voters must choose a party before all candidates have filed for the Aug. 18 primary.
Georgia Senate candidate Derek Dooley says trans athlete participation undermines gains in women’s sports
Former college football coach Derek Dooley made his stance on transgender athletes' participation in women's and girls' sports clear in an interview with Fox News Digital.
Dolly Parton Shares Good and ‘a Little Bad News’ About Her Health
In a new video posted to Instagram, the country music legend shared a candid update about her health and why she has canceled her previously postponed concerts in Las Vegas.
Trump Makes Indiana Republicans Pay for Opposing Redistricting
A slate of candidates backed by Trump won several state Senate races in Indiana after GOP incumbents opposed the President’s push to redraw the state’s maps.
Baltic health ministers convene in Vilnius for 20th Baltic Policy Dialogue
Milestone anniversary edition focuses on long-term care investment as ageing populations place growing pressure on health and social systems across the region Vilnius, 6 May 2026 — Health ministers from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are meeting in Vilnius today (5-6 May 2026) for the 20th edition of the Baltic Policy Dialogue (BPD), a milestone that marks two decades of structured, evidence-based health policy cooperation across the three Baltic States. Jointly organised by the governments of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies and the WHO Regional Office for Europe, the BPD has since 2004 served as a unique sub-regional platform where senior health decision-makers can candidly exchange experiences, examine comparative evidence, and explore policy options. Founded in the wake of the Baltic EU accession, the BPD series was born from a shared ambition: to open a wider window into health systems across Europe and to build lasting cooperation among countries with common aspirations and shared challenges.
Left-wing streamer Hasan Piker is campaigning in California
Piker could help get these candidates the support they're looking for.
‘Terrifying’: political candidate violently abused and schoolboy thrown into bin, antisemitism royal commission hears
The third day of hearings of the royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion heard further evidence from Jewish Australians
Candidates clash over affordability, health care in California governor's race debate
Candidates in California's crowded race for governor clashed over affordability and health care Tuesday night during a high-stakes debate, using the forum to draw sharp contrasts as voters prepare to narrow the field ahead of the June 2 primary election.
Key moments from CNN’s California governor primary debate
The seven candidates for California governor moved aggressively during CNN’s debate Tuesday night to distinguish themselves with just under a month left in the race and some voters already receiving ballots.
Recruiting healthcare workers to New Mexico a top priority at candidates forum
Gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial hopefuls gathered for a panel hosted by the New Mexico Alliance of Health Councils.
JD Vance makes his Iowa debut as he campaigns for GOP congressman
The state will play a key role if the vice president decides to run for president in 2028, and other potential GOP candidates have visited in recent months.
Ohio heads to polls as Ramaswamy hopes to lock in as Republican candidate for governor
Trump-endorsed candidate facing a long-shot challenge from car designer and YouTube provocateur Casey Putsch
What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries in Indiana and Ohio
A set of May primaries will test the strength of Donald Trump’s grip on the Republican Party and the role the president intends to play as GOP voters pick their candidates knowing he’ll never again appear on the ballot.
Ramaswamy looks to put primary behind him and turn to expensive fall campaign for Ohio governor
Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy aims to put a long and sometimes unpleasant primary season behind him Tuesday
Latest Calif. governor's race poll shows 2 candidates are tied for 1st
Election Day is June 2, and voters are becoming more decisive.
Democrats in disarray as Michigan AG calls for recount after convention vote declared 'a mess'
A failed Michigan Democratic AG candidate backs a full recount of convention votes, alleging broken rules and improperly calculated ballots were found.
Black community speaks out against potential Debbie Wasserman Schultz candidacy in CD 20
Will Florida's longest-serving Democrat run for a historically Black seat?
Democrats look for a foothold in Iowa as Vance visits to boost GOP candidate
Republican Donald Trump may have won the state by double digits in the last presidential election, but growing dissatisfaction with his leadership and rising costs from the Iran war could help set the stage for Democrats to make previously unattainable gains.
Kurt Hoffman backs Sydney Gruters in the race for a redrawn CD 16
Support from Republican voters in places like Manatee and Sarasota could also help Gruters endure challenges from a Pinellas County candidate.
Debates matter. Michigan can't let them go extinct
Debates have played a vital role in American politics, but they're becoming less common for candidates seeking office in Michigan.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Ohio's state primaries
Candidates for Ohio’s top elected offices will stand before voters in a statewide primary on Tuesday, although many of them are already looking ahead to the November general election. In
Huntsville Area Association Of REALTORS® Hosts Free Political Candidate Training Academy
The Huntsville Area Association of REALTORS® (HAAR) hosted the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Candidate Training Academy on Wednesday, April 29th at
Democrats Add 8 Candidates to House Battlefield Program for Midterms
The party’s congressional campaign arm is promoting more contenders to take down at-risk Republicans — and is taking sides in some competitive primaries.
Is it just me, or are elections being fought in a new arena?
Voters, candidates and campaigns are getting savvier about how they target their opponents.
Cleo Fields, other House candidates ask to join to lawsuit over Louisiana suspending election
U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields has asked a judge to join a lawsuit challenging Gov. Jeff Landry’s suspension of congressional primaries in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling declaring Louisiana’s U.S. House map unconstitutional.
‘Political violence is reshaping who runs’: Report details threats to LGBTQ+ candidates
More than half of candidates changed how they campaigned due to safety concerns, limiting visibility and voter engagement.
Disabled Seneddd election candidates on the barriers they face
Disabled election candidates speak about their own personal experiences of disability and politics.
Georgia football transfer predicted to be first-round pick
There are several Georgia football transfers that are candidates to be a high draft pick in the 2027 NFL draft
Panthers WR trade candidate should interest Raiders, Chiefs and Dolphins
The Carolina Panthers could have a wide receiver available for trade and three teams that might have interest are the Las Vegas Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins.
Michigan senate candidate defends her deleted posts after CNN report: ‘People are desperate for authenticity’
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, a candidate in the state’s competitive Democratic senate primary, made the case for her “authenticity” while responding to criticism she’s facing after an investigation by CNN’s KFile revealed she deleted old social media posts criticizing the rural Midwest and praising California.
Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow explains deleted tweets following CNN report
Real Madrid contacted former legendary manager to replace Xabi Alonso
Alvaro Arbeloa was the selected candidate to replace Xabi Alonso as the head coach of Real Madrid after the Spanish Super Cup in January.However, the former youth team manager has not enjoyed the best...
Barnsley candidates speak out ahead of 2026 local elections
Candidates from Barnsley speak to BBC Politics North, ahead of the all-out elections.
Surging gas prices loom over pivotal special election in Michigan
The special election in the 35th District will be an early test of where Michigan voters stand in a key election year.
Finley: Debates matter. Michigan can't let them go extinct.
Debates test a candidate’s ability to handle pressure and reveal a good deal about his or her temperament. But in Michigan, debates are becoming extinct.
Scientists identify 10,000 'impossible' exoplanet candidates, potentially tripling the number of known alien worlds
A new study has identified a potentially record-breaking haul of transiting exoplanets, thanks to a machine learning algorithm that analyzed the light curves of more than 80 million previously overlooked stars.
Gone are the days when California had a Republican governor
Two decades have passed since California last elected a Republican governor, but GOP candidate Steve Hilton points to 6 million reasons why he believes it’s possible to do so again.
Colorado Politics Calendar May 4-10
CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber, […]
Election battle for Birmingham council never been harder to call
The number of candidates and challengers from non-traditional parties make results hard to predict.
Santa Fe County sheriff candidates divide on behavioral health solutions
Former police chief Paul Joye has advocated for an alternative response model in Santa Fe County; his opponents have expressed doubts.
Trump Endorses Andy Barr for Senate as Musk-Backed Candidate Exits Race
The candidate in Kentucky, Nate Morris, said he would be joining the Trump administration. He met with the president a day before his announcement.
Political newcomer Richard Gallardo enters Shasta County District 1 supervisor race
A third candidate has entered the race for Shasta County’s District One supervisor seat, bringing a message focused on local control and citizen oversight.Richa
Trump reshapes Kentucky Senate race to replace Mitch McConnell with endorsement, job offer
President Donald Trump sought to reshape the Kentucky Senate race on Friday to fill the seat of Sen. Mitch McConnell, delivering an endorsement of Rep. Andy Barr moments after offering a rival candidate an ambassadorship as an enticement to leave the race.
Trump endorses Rep. Andy Barr in Kentucky Senate primary
The president urged businessman Nate Morris, a Barr rival, to drop out of the race and take an ambassadorship. Morris agreed and promptly joined Trump in backing Barr.
Politics Friday: Taking stock of Minnesota's session, campaign as May decision points near
May will be a critical month for state lawmakers and for candidates for a range of Minnesota elective offices. The end of the legislative session and the state party endorsing conventions are closing in. Friday at noon, we’ll check in on both.
Plain Talk: 'I don't bring my politics to work, and I would not bring them to the Supreme Court'
On this Plain Talk, North Dakota Supreme Court candidate Ariston Johnson takes questions about his candidacy with former Gov. Ed Schafer serving as guest co-host.
Schumer’s Maine pick Janet Mills drops out; VRA ruling boosts GOP path: Join Friday’s Whole Hog
Progressive Democrats cheered after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) preferred candidate, Gov. Janet Mills (D), exited Maine’s Senate race, reshaping the field. Republicans are…
Who’s running for Congress in California? These races could determine the majority
Ballots are in the mail for California’s primary election. These are the congressional races CalMatters is watching closely — and the candidates fighting for their political lives.
The future of Latino politics just played out in Whittier
Whittier elected a Latino-majority council for the first time in the city's history. But for the three winning Latino candidates, their ethnicity was an afterthought.
What’s changed about the 2028 Democratic presidential field? Kamala Harris
It’s too early to start really handicapping the 2028 presidential race, but some would-be candidates are already making serious moves.
Political campaign texts flood California voters' phones as election nears
California's already intense political campaign season is bringing a flood of ads - not just on TV and social media, but straight to voters' phones through constant text messages. Candidates across the state are introducing themselves and their priorities as campaigns ramp up.
'Gutfeld!': Another Dem politician hates America
Fox News host Greg Gutfeld and the 'Gutfeld!' panel discuss Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow's social media controversy.
The California governor's race is heating up. Here's what you need to know
Sacramento Bee reporter Ben Paviour gives an update on which candidates are still in the race for California governor as of April 2026 and what voters need to know about the race.
Pa. treasurer Stacy Garrity talks race for Pennsylvania governor
In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk speaks with Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity.
Graham Platner’s triumph, explained by a Maine reporter
Can we read big national trends into Janet Mills’s defeat? Or are these candidates — and this state — just singular?
Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops U.S. Senate bid before Democratic primary
Mills has struggled to outshine first-time candidate Graham Platner, her opponent in the June 9 Democratic primary.
Janet Mills, Governor of Maine, Suspends Senate Campaign
Her withdrawal paves the way for Graham Platner to challenge Senator Susan Collins, and reflects the energy of the Democratic Party’s left as well as voters’ unease with older candidates.
Local Politics: There’s nothing secondary about primaries
Here are the local candidates on Franklin County’s ballot this year.
FAMU doctoral candidate is among record number of public health grads
Sandy Noel-Jones is one of eight public health doctoral candidates making history at FAMU, the largest cohort ever.
Matt Law names three “confirmed” candidates for Chelsea manager’s job
Matt Law named the three outstanding candidates for the Chelsea managerial role as things stand on a podcast.If you enjoy Chelsea News coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source...
Joel Pollak: This could be a ‘profound political change’ in California
‘California Post’ opinion editor Joel Pollak analyzes the playing field of California’s gubernatorial candidates on ‘Fox News @ Night.’
Louisiana governor prepares to suspend House primaries after court ruling
Gov. Jeff Landry (R) told Republican House candidates he plans to suspend the May 16 primary elections so lawmakers can redraw the congressional map.