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Alabama enacts bill ending state judicial deference, Georgia General Assembly passes similar bill
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Welcome to the Friday, April 10, 2026, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Alabama enacts bill ending state judicial deference, Georgia General Assembly passes similar bill On March 31, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) signed SB 167, ending judicial deference in state courts. Judicial deference is…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #200
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In today’s edition, you’ll find: Reply to this email to share reactions or story ideas! On the issues: The debate over the Classic Learning Test In this section, we curate reporting, analysis, and commentary on the issues school board members deliberate when they set out to offer the best education possible in their district. Missed…
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Department of Labor looks to enable private equity investments in 401(k)s
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In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: In Washington Department of Labor looks to enable private equity investments in 401(k)s What's the story? On March 30, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a notice of a proposed rule to establish guidelines for 401(k) plan managers considering investments in alternative assets. The proposed rule…
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The Ballot Bulletin: Florida, South Dakota, Utah enact proof of citizenship laws for voter registration
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Welcome to Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Election Policy Digest. Every Tuesday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity. In this week’s edition, we cover 358 bills state legislatures acted on in the last week and look at new state laws requiring proof of citizenship…
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December redistricting vote shapes Republican primaries for the Indiana Senate
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Welcome to the Tuesday, April 7, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: December redistricting vote shapes Republican primaries for the Indiana Senate Republican primaries for the Indiana Senate will happen on May 5. These primaries are taking place against the backdrop of the state Senate’s rejection…
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Trump signs absentee/mail-in voting executive order
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Welcome to the Monday, April 6, 2026, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Trump signs absentee/mail-in voting executive order On March 31, President Donald Trump (R) issued an executive order that requires the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to mail absentee/mail-in ballots only to an approved list…
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Weekly Brew: April 3, 2026
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Utah redistricting initiative to repeal Proposition 4 will not be on the ballot after voters withdraw their signatures A Utah initiative to repeal Proposition 4, which created the state's Independent Redistricting Commission, will not be on the ballot this year. While supporters originally submitted more than 200,000 signatures, and the lieutenant governor verified more than…
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15 deepfake bills enacted so far this year, number of states with deepfake laws remains the same
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Welcome to the Friday, April 3, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 15 deepfake bills enacted so far this year, number of states with deepfake laws remains the same So far this year, state lawmakers have enacted 15 bills addressing deepfakes. Since 2019, 47 states have…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #199
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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 role students should play on school boards In…
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California proposes phased Scope 3 emissions reporting
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In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: Around the world Church of England fund to oppose bank directors What’s the story? On March 24, 2026, the Church of England Pensions Board (CEPB) said that it will vote against directors at banks it said have materially backtracked on climate commitments during this year’s annual general…