Year: 2025

  • Wisconsin voters have decided on 257 ballot measures since statehood

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    Ballotpedia completed an inventory of all Wisconsin ballot measures since 1846, when voters decided on a ballot measure to form a state government. Wisconsin decided on 257 ballot measures between 1846 and 2024. Of these, 184 measures (71.6%) were approved, while 73 (28.4%) were defeated. Only the Wisconsin State Legislature can place a ballot measure…

  • Oklahoma launches effort to oppose corporate DEI

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    Oklahoma Treasurer Todd Russ (R) announced plans to oppose corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs through shareholder proposals using its $2 billion Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust. DEI is typically associated with the social component of ESG. Treasurer Russ has argued corporations should be politically neutral and avoid using corporate money for DEI and ESG…

  • A comprehensive look at 178 years of ballot measures in Wisconsin

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A comprehensive look at 178 years of ballot measures in Wisconsin  As we mentioned in our Jan 9. and Feb. 5 editions of the Brew, Ballotpedia's Historical Ballot Measure Factbook will document nearly…

  • American companies call for delays in European ESG enforcement

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    In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: In Washington, D.C., and around the world American companies call for delays in European ESG enforcement What’s the story? The American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union—a trade group representing companies including Ford, Exxon, and Amazon—argued Feb. 10 that the European Union (EU) should delay its…

  • Seattle voters to decide on two competing propositions on Feb. 11

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, Feb. 11, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Seattle voters to decide on two competing propositions on Feb. 11 Seattle voters will decide on two competing propositions—1A and 1B—on Feb. 11. Today, we'll give you a rundown of these propositions and why…

  • Mosquitos, MADs, and a local ballot measure in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, on March 29

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    Voters in Louisiana will decide on 56 local ballot measures in 27 of the state’s 64 parishes, along with four state constitutional amendments, on March 29, 2025. The local ballot measures cover a range of jurisdictions, including parishes, cities, school districts, and special districts, such as the Tangipahoa Parish Mosquito Abatement District (MAD). The ballot…

  • Arizona voters have decided 476 ballot measures since 1911

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    Ballotpedia completed an inventory of all Arizona ballot measures since 1911, the year before statehood, and when voters adopted the initiative and referendum process. Between 1911 and 2024, Arizonans voted on 476 ballot measures. Two hundred and fifty-one (251) measures were approved, and 225 measures were defeated. In Arizona, measures can be placed on the…

  • Russell Vought confirmed as director of the Office of Management and Budget

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    The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Russell Vought as director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on Feb. 6, 2025. The Senate voted 53-47 in favor of his nomination with all 53 Republicans voting in favor. This was the 13th member of President Donald Trump’s (R) Cabinet confirmed in his second presidential term. …

  • Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for February 2025

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    Welcome to the Feb. 10 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. A little while, a little while, The weary task is put away, And I can sing and I can smile, Alike, while I have holiday. -Emily Brontë…

  • Washington Parent’s Bill of Rights takes full effect as lawmakers consider changes during 2025 session

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    Welcome to the Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Washington Parent’s Bill of Rights takes full effect as lawmakers consider changes during 2025 session  Twenty-four states have passed legislation establishing what supporters call "Parent's Bills of Rights." These laws—which outline parental rights…