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ICYMI: Top stories of the week
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Utah constitutional amendment would give Legislature authority to repeal initiatives, prohibit foreign influence in ballot measure elections The Utah Legislature passed a constitutional amendment on Aug. 21 that will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. If approved by voters, the proposed amendment would give the Legislature explicit power to amend or repeal voter-approved ballot initiatives.…
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With 67 days to go until the general election, what lies ahead between now and Nov. 5
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Welcome to the Friday, Aug. 30, Brew. By: Mercedes Yanora Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: The Daily Brew is taking a break on Sept. 2 for the Labor Day holiday. Check back Tuesday, Sept. 3, for an all-new Daily Brew. Enjoy the weekend! With 67 days to go until…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #124
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Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance. In today’s edition, you’ll find: Reply to this email to share reactions or story ideas! On the issues: The debate over the U.S. Department of Education In this section, we curate reporting, analysis, and commentary…
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First state in history to have competing abortion ballot measures on the same ballot
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Welcome to the Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 Brew. By: Ethan Sorell Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Nebraskans to vote on competing abortion ballot initiatives in November Voters in Nebraska will decide on two competing abortion-related ballot measures this year. The Right to Abortion Initiative would create a state constitutional…
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Indiana Secretary of State issues cease-and-desist order against BlackRock
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ESG developments this week Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of ESG stories that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. In the states Indiana Secretary of State issues cease-and-desist order against BlackRock Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales (R) issued a cease-and-desist order last week against BlackRock, arguing the asset manager misled…
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Wyoming had the highest percentage of legislative incumbents in contested primaries this year
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Welcome to the Monday, August 26, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Wyoming had the highest percentage of legislative incumbents in contested primaries this year Of the 44 states holding legislative elections this year, Wyoming had the highest percentage of legislative incumbents in contested primaries. This…
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ICYMI: Top stories of the week
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Voters in Florida, North Dakota, and South Dakota to decide on marijuana legalization initiatives in November Voters in Florida, North Dakota, and South Dakota will decide on ballot initiatives to legalize recreational marijuana in November. Ballotpedia found that the outcome of recreational marijuana measures has correlated with a state’s recent presidential voting history (for the…
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Arizona voters to decide on competing constitutional amendments addressing primary elections and electoral changes in November
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Welcome to the Friday, Aug. 23, Brew. By: Mercedes Yanora Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Arizona voters to decide on competing constitutional amendments addressing primary elections and electoral changes in November Voters in Arizona will decide on two constitutional amendments related to the state’s electoral system on Nov. 5.…
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Bargaining in Blue
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Bargaining in Blue, a monthly newsletter from Ballotpedia, analyzes recent police-related news and policy debates through the lens of police collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and police officer bills of rights within state statutes. These form the landscape within which police policy must be understood. We provide in-depth context unavailable anywhere else by leveraging insights from…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #123
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Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance. In today’s edition, you’ll find: Reply to this email to share reactions or story ideas! On the issues: The debate over standardized testing In this section, we curate reporting, analysis, and commentary on the issues…