Year: 2024

  • SEC files brief defending climate rule

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    The Securities and Exchange Commission submitted a brief to the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals last week seeking to defend its rule requiring corporate climate disclosures. The agency argued environmental risks are relevant to investment decisions. Ballotpedia tracks support for and opposition to the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) investing movement. To learn…

  • Incumbent Marcy Kaptur (D) and Derek Merrin (R) are running in the general election in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District

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    Incumbent Marcy Kaptur (D) and Derek Merrin (R) are running in the general election on Nov. 5, 2024, to represent Ohio’s 9th Congressional District. Kaptur has represented the district since 1983 and is the longest-serving woman in Congress. Merrin serves in the Ohio House of Representatives. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R) and Donald Trump (R)…

  • Breaking down what Wisconsin and Minnesota voters can expect to see on their Aug. 13 ballots

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    Welcome to the Monday, August 12, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Breaking down what Wisconsin and Minnesota voters can expect to see on their Aug. 13 ballots Continuing our coverage of statewide primaries, today we dive into elections in Wisconsin. The state is holding congressional…

  • The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, August 9, 2024

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    All 10 of the bills that passed one or both chambers or were enacted during the past week were in states with Democratic trifectas.  Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity. …

  • ICYMI: Top stories of the week

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    States have passed 100 environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) bills since 2020 More than 100 bills opposing or supporting ESG investing have been enacted since 2020. ESG investing refers to an asset management approach that considers the environment, social issues, and governance practices of corporations.  Overall, most Republican trifectas and states with divided governments…

  • Tax, cannabis initiatives qualify for Oregon ballot

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    Welcome to the Friday, August 9, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Tax, cannabis initiatives qualify for Oregon ballot Oregon voters will decide on five statewide ballot measures, including two citizen initiatives and three legislative referrals this fall. That’s less than the 2010-2022 average of between…

  • Incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Tester (D) and Tim Sheehy (R) running for toss-up U.S. Senate seat in Montana

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    Incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Tester (D) and Tim Sheehy (R) are running in the general election for the United States Senate in Montana on Nov. 5, 2024. According to Open Secrets’ Lydia McFarlane, the election will be one of the most competitive this year because of the “deep red nature of Montana’s electorate. Former president…

  • Incumbent Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R) and Laura Gillen (D) are running in the general election for New York’s 4th Congressional District

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    Incumbent Anthony D’Esposito (R) and Laura Gillen (D) are running in the general election for New York’s 4th Congressional District on November 5, 2024. This race is a rematch of 2022, when D’Esposito defeated Gillen 51.8%-48.2%. D’Esposito is one of 14 Republicans to win in a district that President Joe Biden (D) won in 2020.…

  • Tracker: Article III federal judicial nominations by president by days in office since 2001

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    There were 46 vacancies out of 890 authorized federal judicial posts as of August 2, 2024. All 46 vacancies were for Article III judgeships, where appointees are confirmed to lifetime terms. From June 27, 2024, through August 1, 2024: By August 1, 2024—1,290 days in office—President Joe Biden (D) had nominated 247 judges to Article…

  • President Biden has appointed 205 federal judges through August 1 of his fourth year

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    President Joe Biden (D) has appointed and the U.S. Senate has confirmed 205 Article III federal judges through August 1, 2024, his fourth year in office. This is the most Article III judicial appointments through this point in all presidencies since Ronald Reagan (R). The Senate had confirmed 202 of President Donald Trump’s (R) appointees…