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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, September 5, 2024
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All 22 bills with activity over the previous week were in states with Democratic trifectas. 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 22 bills…
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New Ballotpedia report: State legislators enact close to a quarter million bills since 2011
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Welcome to the Friday, Sept. 6, Brew. By: Mercedes Yanora Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: State legislators enacted close to a quarter million pieces of legislation since 2011 State legislators have enacted nearly a quarter million bills across all 50 states since 2011. In a new joint report with…
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Judge issues injunction against Ohio legislation that would have prohibited lawful permanent residents from contributing to ballot measure campaigns
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Welcome to the Thursday, Sept. 5, Brew. By: Mercedes Yanora Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Judge issues injunction against Ohio legislation that would have prohibited lawful permanent residents from contributing to ballot measure campaigns U.S. District Court Judge Michael Watson issued an injunction on Aug. 31 against a provision…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #125
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Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance. Today, my colleague Mercedes Yanora walks you through the latest in education policy, including the debate over high school grow-your-own teacher programs and updates on education-related ballot measures. In today’s edition, you’ll find: Reply to…
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The primaries in the country’s largest state house
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Welcome to the Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 Brew. By: Ethan Sorell Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: New Hampshire has fewer state legislative primaries as national committees target state Continuing our coverage of statewide primaries, today we dive into elections in New Hampshire, one of the three final states holding…
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State treasurers argue corporations should focus on shareholder value
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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 Washington, D.C. Anti-ESG activity stalls in Congress Anti-ESG activity in Congress is unlikely in the final month of the legislative session, according to Bloomberg Law. House Republicans focused on opposing ESG…
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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…