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  • SCOTUS’s 2023 term had one of the highest occurrences of 6-3 votes since 2007

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Brew.  By: Ethan Sorell Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: SCOTUS’s 2023 term had one of the highest occurrences of 6-3 votes since 2007  In June, we previewed what to expect from the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) peak opinion season. The Supreme Court…

  • House Republicans argue against ESG in financial services report

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    ESG developments this week Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. In Washington, D.C., and around the world House Republicans argue against ESG in financial services…

  • States have passed 100 ESG bills since 2020

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, Brew.  By: Ethan Rice Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: States have passed 100 ESG bills since 2020 More than 100 bills opposing or supporting ESG investing have been enacted since 2020.  Quick background on ESG—in case you are not familiar, ESG investing…

  • Number of contested U.S. House incumbents ^, number of contested legislative primaries ᘁ

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    Welcome to the Monday, August 5, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: So far this year—second-highest percentage of U.S. House incumbents facing primaries, second-lowest percentage of state legislative open seats Ballotpedia’s 2024 state primary election competitiveness data analyzes all state legislative, state executive, and congressional elections…

  • ICYMI: Top stories of the week

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    Sixty-five percent of July’s elections were uncontested Throughout July, Ballotpedia covered 525 elections in 11 states, 65% of which were uncontested. This brings the year-to-date rate of uncontested elections to 73%. Local judicial elections are the least competitive so far this year, with 86% of those elections going uncontested.  Read more The most contested legislative…

  • The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, August 2, 2024

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    Of all the election-related bills introduced this year, 1,765 (46.7%) are 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.  IIn this week’s Ballot Bulletin, we cover 13…

  • Understanding the Michigan Supreme Court’s ruling on ballot measures

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    Welcome to the Friday, Aug. 2, Brew.  By: Mercedes Yanora Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Understanding the Michigan Supreme Court’s ruling on ballot measures On July 31, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional for the state legislature to adopt-and-amend two 2018 indirect initiated state statutes.  I…

  • Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #121

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    Welcome to Hall Pass, the newsletter that keeps you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics 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 closing underperforming schools In this section, we curate reporting, analysis, and commentary on the…

  • Companies prepare for global climate reporting standards

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    ESG developments this week Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. In Washington, D.C., and around the world Companies prepare for global climate reporting standards The…

  • Redistricting ballot measure will go before voters in November

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, July 30, 2024, Brew.  By: Ethan Rice Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Redistricting ballot measure will go before voters in November An initiative to amend the Ohio Constitution and create a Citizens Redistricting Commission will appear on the Ohio ballot on Nov. 5. The initiative…