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  • Fifty-three members of Congress have announced retirement so far this year, compared to 55 at this point in 2022

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, June 19, Brew.  By: Ethan Sorell Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Fifty-three members of Congress have announced retirement so far this year, compared to 55 at this point in 2022  Fifty-three members of Congress—eight senators and 45 representatives—have announced they will not seek re-election this…

  • House Judiciary Committee report alleges organizations colluded to force ESG policies

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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. House Judiciary Committee report alleges organizations colluded to force ESG policies  The…

  • What’s on the ballot in Colorado’s primaries

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Brew.  By: Ethan Rice Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: What’s on the ballot in Colorado’s primaries Today, voters in Georgia, Oklahoma, and Virginia are heading to the polls for primaries. For now, let’s take a look ahead next week to Colorado, one…

  • ICYMI: Top stories of the week

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    North Dakota voters approve congressional age limit ballot measure North Dakota voters approved a constitutional amendment sponsored by Retire Congress North Dakota to establish an age limit for members of Congress. The amendment is the first of its kind in the country. It prohibits a person from being elected or appointed to the U.S. Senate…

  • The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration

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    Democrats sponsored 64 (71.1%) of the bills active over the past week. 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. We want to hear from you! Reply to this email to let…

  • Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #114

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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 accelerated math curricula In this section, we curate reporting, analysis, and commentary on the…

  • House Judiciary Committee probes Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero

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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. House Judiciary Committee probes Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero The House…

  • Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for June 2024

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    Welcome to the June 10 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. This is it, dear readers. We are past the halfway mark of SCOTUS opinions, with a brand new batch of updates for you. So take a seat,…

  • ICYMI: Top stories of the week

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    Learn about our newest tool – The Administrative State Legislation Tracker – on the latest episode of On the Ballot On this week’s episode of On the Ballot, Ballotpedia’s weekly podcast, Editor in Chief Geoff Pallay interviews Policy Team Writer Annelise Reinwald about Ballotpedia’s newest tool: The Administrative State Legislation Tracker. Pallay and Reinwald first…

  • Colorado enacts bill requiring voting access for incarcerated individuals

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    Seventy-six (63.3%) of the bills active over the past week 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. We want to hear from you! Reply to…