Author: Samuel Wonacott
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Virginia holding a decade-high number of state legislative primaries on June 20
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Welcome to the Tuesday, June 6, Brew. By: Samuel Wonacott and Douglas Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Previewing Virginia’s June 20 primaries On this date in 1978: California voters approved Proposition 13 limiting property taxes 62 candidates filed for federal and statewide offices last week Previewing Virginia’s June…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #63
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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: On the issues: The debate over automatic deductions for teacher’s union dues In your district: partisan elections Share candidate endorsements with us! School board filing deadlines, election results, and recall…
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An early look at the 2024 primary election calendar
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Welcome to the Wednesday, May 31, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Taking stock of 2024 presidential and statewide primary dates Explore how A.I. could affect political news on the latest episode of On the Ballot, our weekly podcast 17 state legislatures are still in session Taking stock of…
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More bills introduced in 2023 than in 2022 that would make ballot access more difficult for political parties
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Welcome to the Friday, May 26, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: More bills introduced in 2023 than in 2022 that would make ballot access more difficult for political parties Tim Scott, Ron DeSantis join Republican presidential primary field A look at the age demographics of Oklahoma school board…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #62
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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: On the issues: The debate over social and emotional learning in public schools Share candidate endorsements with us! School board filing deadlines, election results, and recall certifications Montana becomes the…
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More absentee ballot drop box legislation introduced in 2023 than at this point in 2022
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Welcome to the Tuesday, May 23, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: More absentee ballot drop box legislation introduced in 2023 than at this point in 2022 On this day: a look back at Oregon’s 1972 and 1978 ballot measures 40 candidates filed for federal and statewide offices last…
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2023 sees highest number of public-sector union bills in past five years
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Welcome to the Friday, May 19, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 2023 sees highest number of public-sector union bills introduced in state legislatures since 2018 An update on this year’s ballot measure certifications #FridayTrivia: Which state does not require voter approval to amend its constitution? 2023 sees highest…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #61
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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: On the issues: The debate over the Biden administration’s transgender school sports rule Share candidate endorsements with us! School board filing deadlines, election results, and recall certifications As Texas’ legislative…
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California voters are approving parcel tax measures at a higher rate than in odd-numbered years over the last decade
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Welcome to the Friday, May 12, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: California voters are approving parcel tax measures at a higher rate than in odd-numbered years over the last decade A look back at Ballotpedia’s first Community Volunteer Day! #FridayTrivia: How many state executive officials have left office…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #60
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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: On the issues: The debate over religious charter schools In your district: reader replies on district reading programs Share candidate endorsements with us! School board filing deadlines, election results, and…