Year: 2025

  • California legislature reconvenes Aug. 18 with redistricting proposal on the agenda

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    The California State Legislature is set to reconvene on Aug. 18 following its summer recess with proposed changes to the state’s redistricting process on the agenda that would go before voters in November. The legislature has until Aug. 22, according to the California Secretary of State, to vote to place a constitutional amendment on the…

  • UBS quits NZBA

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    UBS, Switzerland’s largest bank, announced Thursday it is leaving the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), joining several recent global departures from the coalition. UBS was a founding member of the NZBA and is the third major bank to leave in as many weeks. The departures could limit the alliance’s ability to set shared targets and monitor…

  • ICYMI: Top stories of the week

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    Twenty-two states have banned or limited cellphones in classrooms so far this year So far this year, 22 states have enacted laws or policies banning or limiting cellphones in classrooms. Oregon enacted the most recent law via executive order on July 2. Since 2023, 33 states have enacted laws or policies on cellphone use in…

  • The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Digest on Election Administration, August 15, 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 15 bills state legislatures acted on in the past week. Weekly highlights The big takeaways from the…

  • Marsha Blackburn becomes third U.S. senator to announce a 2026 gubernatorial bid

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    Welcome to the Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Marsha Blackburn’s entrance into Tennessee gubernatorial election makes her the third U.S. senator to announce a 2026 gubernatorial bid  On Aug. 6, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) announced her bid for governor of…

  • Catelin Drey and Christopher Prosch running in the special general election for Iowa state Senate District 1 on Aug. 26

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    Catelin Drey (D) and Christopher Prosch (R) are running in the special general election for Iowa state Senate District 1 on Aug. 26. The previous incumbent Rocky De Witt (R) died on June 25. Republicans have a 33-16 majority in the Iowa Senate with one vacancy. Republicans also have a majority in the Iowa General…

  • Ohio voters could decide same-sex marriage amendments in 2026

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    Two citizen initiatives in Ohio, which would amend the state constitution regarding same-sex marriage, were certified to circulate for signature-gathering in the state. If enough signatures are submitted, these amendments will be decided by voters in 2026. One initiative would repeal language in the Ohio Constitution defining marriage as between a man and a woman,…

  • A look at the noteworthy candidates running for New York City mayor on Nov. 4

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    Welcome to the Thursday, Aug. 14, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at the noteworthy candidates running for New York City mayor on Nov. 4 Eleven candidates are running in the Nov. 4 New York City mayoral election, including the following noteworthy candidates: incumbent…

  • Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #169

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    Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving  school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy.  In today’s edition, you’ll find: Reply to this email to share reactions or story ideas! On the issues: The debate over the four-day school week In this section, we curate…

  • Overview of implications for the administrative state in decisions from the 2024-25 Supreme Court term

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    What’s the story? The U.S. Supreme Court ended its October 2024 term on June 27, 2025, with a series of rulings on the administrative state. The Court issued 13 decisions that affected federal agency operations and oversight. The most notable opinions from the term included decisions: SCOTUS also clarified constitutional boundaries on agency appointments, declined…