Year: 2025

  • First time since 2009 that an incumbent is not on the ballot for Washington’s King County executive election

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    Claudia Balducci and Girmay Zahilay are running in the nonpartisan general election for county executive of King County, Washington, on Nov. 4, 2025. The county executive leads county employees, manages the biennial budget, and delivers services to county residents. This is the first open seat up for election since 2009. Dow Constantine held the office…

  • New York City Mayor Eric Adams ends independent re-election bid

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    On Sept. 28, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) ended his independent re-election bid. In a video posted on X, Adams said, “Despite all we’ve achieved, I cannot continue my re-election campaign. The constant media speculation about my future and the campaign finance board’s decision to withhold millions of dollars have undermined my…

  • Connecticut has decided on 85 ballot measures since 1845

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    Since 1845, Connecticut voters have decided 85 statewide ballot measures. Of these, 77 (90%) were approved, and 8 (10%) were defeated. In Connecticut, the General Assembly can refer measures to the ballot. Citizens of Connecticut do not have the power to initiate statewide ballot measures, and the state has never voted on an amendment to…

  • Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #176

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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 Illinois’ universal mental health screening requirement in schools In…

  • California identifies more than 4,000 companies subject to emissions reporting

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    In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: Around the world ESG funds drive defense sector boom in Europe What’s the story? European defense and aerospace stocks have risen about 300% since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, according to the Financial Times. ESG investment funds—once reluctant to include weapons makers—are now a major factor in…

  • Missouri veto referendum campaign seeks to place new congressional map on 2026 ballot

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    In Missouri, signatures are being gathered for a veto referendum to place the newly redrawn congressional district map on the 2026 ballot. A veto referendum is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that asks voters whether to uphold or repeal an enacted law. Placing the map on the ballot would mean it would not go into effect…

  • On this date in 1889, Washington voters decided which city should be the state capital

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    Washington state residents voted on Oct. 1, 1889, to determine the location of the state capital. No one city achieved a majority, leading to an election between the top three in 1890. The City of Olympia had acted as the capital for the Territory of Washington since 1853. With the people’s approval of the Washington…

  • California Proposition 50 becomes the 10th most expensive ballot measure in the state’s history

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, Oct. 1, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: California Proposition 50 becomes the 10th most expensive ballot measure in the state’s history With five weeks until the election, Proposition 50 is the 10th most expensive ballot measure on record in California. As…

  • Two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission are up for the first time since 2022

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission are up for the first time since 2022 Two of five seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission are up for election on Nov. 4.…

  • California Proposition 50 becomes the 10th most expensive ballot measure in state’s history, with five weeks to go

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    Proposition 50 became the 10th most expensive ballot measure on record in California on Sept. 26, 2025, with five weeks until the election. As of Sept. 26, campaigns for and against the ballot measure had raised a combined $122.3 million. Supporters of Proposition 50 reported $84.9 million in contributions, while opponents reported $37.5 million. This…