Year: 2022

  • Maine initiative signature deadline passes with no signatures submitted; campaigns target 2023 ballot

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    The Maine 2022 signature deadline for citizen-initiated measures was Jan. 30. None of the six active campaigns submitted signatures; however, the campaigns have an 18 month circulation period allowing the campaigns to target ballots in 2023.  The six initiatives concern requiring a law to establish a publicly funded health coverage program; creating a consumer-owned electric…

  • Ohio Secretary of State certifies marijuana legalization initiative to the state legislature

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    The Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R) announced on Jan. 28 that an initiative proposing the legalization of marijuana had submitted enough valid signatures to be presented to the state legislature.  The initiative would enact a state law to legalize the cultivation, processing, sale, purchase, possession, home growth, and use of recreational marijuana for…

  • A redistricting update from New York and Ohio

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, February 2 , Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Redistricting roundup—New York and Ohio Ohio Secretary of State certifies marijuana legalization initiative to the state legislature  Texas primary election spotlight Redistricting roundup—New York and Ohio We’re back with the latest news out…

  • 2021 Candidate Connections report

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    A total of 694 candidates completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The largest number of responses came from Colorado, Texas, and New York with 62, 61, and 60 candidates responding to the survey respectively. City candidates made up the largest portion of respondents at 43%. School board candidates accounted for 21% of survey…

  • SCOTUS releases March argument calendar

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    The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) on Jan. 28 released its March argument calendar for the 2021-2022 term, scheduling nine cases for argument. Two of the cases were consolidated for one hour of oral argument. In total, the court will hear eight hours of arguments between Mar. 21 and Mar. 30.  Click the…

  • Ballot measure updates in Florida and Massachusetts

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, February 1, Brew.  By: Douglas Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Ballot measure updates in Florida and Massachusetts Republicans outraise Democrats by 44% in Florida state legislative races Last week had the highest weekly document total added to the Federal Register so far this year…

  • Economy and Society: ESG-related opposition to Federal Reserve nominee

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    Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C. ESG-related opposition to Federal Reserve nominee  On January 14, President Biden nominated…

  • Campaigns supporting and opposing Massachusetts additional income tax amendment report $1.6 million in contributions

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    In November, Massachusetts voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that would create an additional income tax of 4% for income over $1 million, in addition to the existing 5% flat-rate income tax, and dedicate revenue to education and transportation purposes. Raise Up Massachusetts, the campaign registered in support of the amendment reported $1.2 million…

  • The two states with separate filing deadlines for congressional candidates

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    Welcome to the Monday, January 31, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: The two states with separate filing deadlines for congressional candidates California county commission recall election to be held Feb. 1  All aboard Union Station—your weekly look at public-sector union policy! The two states with…

  • ICYMI: Top stories of the week

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    Federal court blocks Alabama’s congressional redistricting plan; Mississippi enacts new congressional map On Jan. 24, a unanimous three-judge federal court panel blocked Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (R) from holding the state’s 2022 congressional elections using the redistricting plan the state adopted on Nov. 4, 2021. On the same day, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves…