@informationbank.bsky.social
State and local government policy wonk and elections expert!
This morning I was pushing you all to put 2 & 2 together! Thrilled to see that great minds think alike!
August 4, 2026
On Friday night, a court filing from Capital One denied there was any political motivation behind the closure of more than 380 bank accounts in the names of Donald Trump and the Trump Organization.
open.substack.com
Farmers must be protected from deadly heat. Working people musn’t be forced to collapse at work while protections & safety enforcements are rolled back. We need water, breaks, shade & real protections! Climate change is a labor issue & we’re fighting to make sure worker safety is never optional.
United Farm Workers@ufw.bsky.social · 2d agoYesterday's temperature topped 105° in Fresno. "Carlos" and team were working in the watermelons. "Our team is paid piece rate. The more boxes we fill the more we make. The person closest to the truck has the hardest job so we switch off. This is exhausting work." #WeFeedYou
DO NOT MISS THIS BLOCKBUSTER NEWS FROM SENATOR RON WYDEN/Senate Finance Democrats, www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
Bombshell new report out from my investigators this morning spanning our four year investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s financial records. This report shows exactly how Wall Street protected Epstein and enabled his sex trafficking for decades. Mega thread following with some key points:
Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan, BofA Enabled Epstein, Wyden Report Says
Democrat Ron Wyden cited nonpublic documents held by the US Treasury in a report that says banks delayed reporting suspicious financial transactions and calls for tougher anti-money-laundering rules, ...
bloomberg.com
"Climate hushing" and lots more covered in this edition of "News to Know."
Climate, Environment & Emergency Management: News to Know
August 3, 2026
sharonlawrence.substack.com
This storm didn’t have a name, but did leave a mark. Climate change is supercharging storms with more moisture. open.substack.com/pub/chrisglo...
NPR asked an aspiring scientist in Philadelphia to interview an adult who is living his dream about his career in conservation science.
We asked a first grader to interview his hero: A bird scientist
NPR asked an aspiring scientist in Philadelphia to interview an adult who is living his dream about his career in conservation science.
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This is the second sitting Republican Congressman accused of domestic abuse. The other is Cory Mills of Florida ... Why are they still in office and/or running for reelection?
Assault, misogyny, verbal threats: Records detail new allegations against Rep. Max Miller
Police reports and filings in a bitter custody dispute raise new questions about the conduct of an Ohio Republican as he campaigns for a third term.
motherjones.com
It's time to sit up a little straighter and pay attention to what's happening with the U.S. Senate race in Idaho. Independents have a real chance at making the U.S. Senate more independent and more focused on serving constituents. Let's get Todd Achilles across the line. www.achillesforidaho.com
Todd Achilles for Idaho
achillesforidaho.com
"The last thing we need is a loud, water thieving, light polluting, data center near our town." Legendary singer Willie Nelson just called on Americans to resist data centers. It's time to make Big Tech pay their fair share for using our resources and hold them accountable for pollution.
Veterans For Responsible Leadership is proud to endorse Todd Achilles for US Senate in the great state of Idaho. Todd is an Army veteran with an exemplary record of selfless service to his state and his country. @achillesid.bsky.social
Ken Paxton owns a $1.2 million property in Hawaii with an ocean view. Since taking office, Ken Paxton’s net worth has increased by up to $12,000,000.00.
The Senate map could spread to Montana and South Dakota if the Dems step aside for popular insurgent candidates @sethbodnar.bsky.social and @bengsforsd.bsky.social. They already did step aside for Todd Achilles in Idaho and Dan Osborn in Nebraska. 👍
Democratic AG candidates have momentum – and they’re looking forward to winning big this cycle. From @notus.com: www.notus.org/newsletters/...
In the nearly 3 years since announcing his candidacy for a second term as president, Donald Trump has filed lawsuits and claims demanding over 70 BILLION DOLLARS.
Trump has filed lawsuits and claims demanding over $70 billion since second term candidacy announcement - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
Trump has filed lawsuits and claims demanding over $70 billion since he declared his candidacy for office in November 2022.
citizensforethics.org
In a recent post, I discussed voter errors that would have an impact on the outcome of an election. I thought it important to educate voters/taxpayers as well on the administrative errors that affect elections. (No, there aren't rigged elections, but there are human errors that occur.)
Elections: How Elections Work (A Look at Administrative Errors)
July 31, 2026
sharonlawrence.substack.com
Don't know which is worse, that AI was used or that the staff didn't realize the errors.
US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference
State department ‘takes full responsibility’ for erroneous, widely shared chart displayed at Aids conference in Brazil
theguardian.com
Idaho’s Senate matchup is now Independent Todd Achilles vs. an 83-year old unpopular Republican incumbent. blog.andrewyang.com/p/idaho-just...
Idaho Just Got Real
Some big news came out on Tuesday – David Roth, the Democratic Nominee for Senate in Idaho, dropped out of the race!
blog.andrewyang.com
New details reveal the extent of service members’ injuries.
Shrapnel, broken bones and head trauma: New records show how US troops were wounded in Iran war
New details reveal the extent of service members’ injuries.
armytimes.com
This lengthy (and I mean lengthy) issue brief (and related articles) gives everyone the info necessary to rebut all of the President's claims about "rigged" elections and illegal voting. Dowload the PDF & share widely. [P.S. If you value this work, become a paying subscriber to my Substack.]
Elections: Rebutting President Trump's Position on the Conduct of US Elections
July 28, 2026
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I did a post with 6 different war cost trackers (financial only - not lives lost/individuals wounded which is another problem entirely).
News to Know: The Cost of War
July 26, 2026
sharonlawrence.substack.com
Yes folks, I've started restricting some of my posts to "subscribers only" but where else will you hear about "The Reconstruction Papers," a comprehensive outline for post-Trump era reforms?
News to Know: Elections & General Government
July 26, 2026
sharonlawrence.substack.com
Follow me on Substack if you want to be a well informed voter! I cover federal, state, and local policy PLUS election laws/procedures in detail!
Information Bank: News for Subscribers & Followers
July 24, 2026
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For those who think they have no power over Republican politicians, note that Texas Governor Abbott & Nebraska Governor Pillen are now in full retreat on data center developments and incentives.
Pillen rescinds ImagiNE Act tax incentives for new Nebraska data centers • Nebraska Examiner
New data center projects coming to Nebraska will no longer benefit from tax incentives provided under the ImagiNE Act, according to a new executive order.
nebraskaexaminer.com
You want the cost-of-living to level off or drop? Start pressing elected officials/candidates for federal office what they will do to fight market concentrations/monopolies. Much to my horror, even the local bowling alley isn't immune from being taken over and bundled into one big company!!!
Issue Insights: Monopoly Power
July 21, 2026
sharonlawrence.substack.com
Ken Paxton panics and refuses to answer questions from reporters: Q: James Talarico is calling you out for owning 15 homes on a government salary, can you respond? Paxton: *dodges question* Q: Will you answer a question about your alleged voter fraud? Handler: We’re going to get out of here
