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  • California legislature reconvenes Aug. 18 with redistricting proposal on the agenda

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    The California State Legislature is set to reconvene on Aug. 18 following its summer recess with proposed changes to the state’s redistricting process on the agenda that would go before voters in November. The legislature has until Aug. 22, according to the California Secretary of State, to vote to place a constitutional amendment on the…

  • ICYMI: Top stories of the week

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    Twenty-two states have banned or limited cellphones in classrooms so far this year So far this year, 22 states have enacted laws or policies banning or limiting cellphones in classrooms. Oregon enacted the most recent law via executive order on July 2. Since 2023, 33 states have enacted laws or policies on cellphone use in…

  • The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, August 15, 2025

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    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 15 bills state legislatures acted on in the past week. Weekly highlights The big takeaways from the…

  • Marsha Blackburn becomes third U.S. senator to announce a 2026 gubernatorial bid

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    Welcome to the Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Marsha Blackburn’s entrance into Tennessee gubernatorial election makes her the third U.S. senator to announce a 2026 gubernatorial bid  On Aug. 6, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) announced her bid for governor of…

  • A look at the noteworthy candidates running for New York City mayor on Nov. 4

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    Welcome to the Thursday, Aug. 14, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at the noteworthy candidates running for New York City mayor on Nov. 4 Eleven candidates are running in the Nov. 4 New York City mayoral election, including the following noteworthy candidates: incumbent…

  • Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #169

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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 four-day school week In this section, we curate…

  • UBS quits NZBA

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    Dear Readers, we’re moving Economy & Society from Tuesdays to Wednesdays starting next week—giving us more time to capture what’s shaping the week. In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: Around the world European Banking Authority asks regulators to pause ESG enforcement What’s the story? The European Banking Authority issued a no action letter…

  • North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoes bill opting into federal private school choice program

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, Aug. 12, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoes bill opting into federal private school choice program On Aug. 6, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D) vetoed House Bill 87 (HB 87), which would have opted the…

  • Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for August 2025

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    Welcome to the Aug. 11 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. My Garden—like the Beach— Denotes there be—a Sea— That’s Summer— Such as These—the Pearls She fetches—such as Me -Emily Dickinson My Garden—like the Beach We’re back, dear…

  • Michigan state Senate seat vacant for 200+ days, compared to the 115-day 14-year average

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    Welcome to the Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Michigan state Senate seat vacant for 200+ days, compared to the 115-day 14-year average State Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D), the 35th District’s senator, resigned on Jan. 3, 2025, after she was elected…