Year: 2025

  • Missouri will become the first state where voters will decide whether to repeal an existing right-to-abortion constitutional amendment

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, May 20, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Missouri will become the first state where voters will decide whether to repeal an existing right-to-abortion constitutional amendment On Nov. 3, 2026, Missouri voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that would repeal Amendment…

  • Democrats request environmental policies from asset managers

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    In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: In Washington, D.C. Democrats request environmental policies from asset managers What’s the story? Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) and 40 other House Democrats sent letters last week to major U.S. banks and asset managers requesting details about their current climate and ESG strategies. The lawmakers also asked whether…

  • Virginia 2025 Elections Spotlight (Part 1)

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    Episode #189 Virginia ‘25 Election Spotlight (Part 1) On this episode: Virginia may hold elections every year, but the 2025 contests are shaping up to be especially exciting. With races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and all 100 seats in the House of Delegates, the state is once again a key barometer for national…

  • Philadelphia voters to decide on three ballot measures, Democratic district attorney primary on May 20

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    Welcome to the Monday, May 19, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Philadelphia voters to decide on three ballot measures, Democratic district attorney primary on May 20   As part of Ballotpedia’s ongoing coverage of local ballot measures, this year we are covering those in the…

  • Oregon’s role as a pioneer of direct democracy

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    Episode #188 Oregon’s role as a pioneer of direct democracy On this episode: Oregon’s long and lively ballot measure history takes center stage as we explore how the state became a pioneer in direct democracy. With more initiatives than nearly any other state, Oregon has tackled everything from salmon fishing rules and death penalty debates…

  • Four states enact cellphone bans in May so far

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    Four (4) states enacted cellphone bans in May so far: All of the state policies prohibit unsanctioned cell phone usage from the beginning of the school day to the end of the days. Each policy does not apply to school-issued or school-used devices and have exemptions for use by students with medical or academic needs…

  • An introduction to Crypto Policy with form CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo

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    Episode #187 An introduction to Crypto Policy with form CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo On this episode: Cryptocurrency has evolved from a niche experiment into a disruptive force with global implications—and U.S. financial institutions, lawmakers, and regulators are working to establish clear crypto-related policy. In this episode, we unpack the state of crypto policy in 2025:…

  • Checking in on Trump’s judicial nominations

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    Episode #186 Checking in on Trump’s judicial nominations On this episode: President Trump has made his first judicial nomination since returning to office, selecting a candidate for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Most presidents make few judicial nominations in their first 100 days, and Trump’s current pace aligns with historical trends…

  • Missouri voters to decide on overturning abortion rights amendment, banning gender transition procedures for minors

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    The Missouri State Legislature placed an amendment on the ballot that would overturn Amendment 3 (2024), which amended the state constitution providing for the fundamental right to reproductive freedom, including abortion. Voters will decide on the new amendment in November 2026. This will be the first state where voters will be deciding to overturn an…

  • The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, May 16, 2025

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    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.  In this week’s Ballot Bulletin, we cover 316 bills state legislatures acted on in the past week. Weekly highlights The big takeaways from the…