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  • ICYMI: Top stories of the week

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    A rundown of the 11 states that held elections on April 2 Eleven states held presidential primaries, runoffs, statewide elections, special elections, or local elections on Tuesday. Click the link below for complete election results. Read more Check out the 100th episode of On the Ballot, our weekly podcast, featuring Ballotpedia’s CEO and founder Leslie…

  • Economy and Society April 2, 2024: Mississippi issues cease and desist order to BlackRock, warns of potential finesEconomy and Society April 2, 2024:

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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 the states Mississippi issues cease and desist order to BlackRock, warns of potential fines…

  • ICYMI: Top stories of the week

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    Each week, we bring you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed.  Here are the top stories from the week of March 25-March 29. Three school board recalls have centered on district book policies since 2006 In a review of nearly 500 school board recall efforts since 2006, Ballotpedia found…

  • Economy and Society March 26, 2024: Texas education fund pulls $8.5 billion from BlackRockEconomy and Society March 26, 2024: ESG developments this week

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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 subpoenas As You Sow The House Judiciary Committee last…

  • Economy and Society, March 19, 2024: Appeals court pauses implementation of SEC climate rule

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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. Appeals court pauses implementation of SEC climate rule The U.S. Court of…

  • ICYMI: Top stories of the week

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    Update on this year’s and next year’s ballot measures certifications Last week was the busiest yet for ballot measure certifications in 2024. As of March 7, 73 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 27 states. Legislatures put 11 more measures on their respective state ballots: In Washington, three citizen initiatives were certified…

  • SEC approves climate reporting rule

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    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. SEC approves climate reporting rules The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 6 approved its…

  • March Super Tuesday preview #4 - California

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    Welcome to the Friday, March 1, Brew.  By: Andrew Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: March Super Tuesday preview #4 - California Five states are holding primaries for congressional and state offices on March 5: Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, California, and North Carolina. Yesterday we previewed Arkansas’ statewide primary. Today,…

  • ICYMI: Top stories of the week

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    Fifty members of Congress have announced they will not seek re-election—more than at this point in previous cycles Since Jan. 9, six House members—five Republicans and one Democrat—have said they aren't running for re-election. In total, seven U.S. Senate members and 43 U.S. House members have announced they are not running for re-election.  Forty-eight members…

  • State legislatures acted on 258 bills this week, 146 fewer than last week. 

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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, legislative activity, and updates on notable lawsuits and policy changes. We want to hear from you! Click here to take a short survey letting us know what you…