Author: Samuel Wonacott
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #58
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Welcome to Hall Pass, where we 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 whether school reform can improve educational and social outcomes In your district: reading programs Share candidate endorsements with us! School board filing deadlines, election results, and…
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Iowans to vote on gubernatorial succession amendment in 2024
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Welcome to the Wednesday, April 26, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Iowans to vote on gubernatorial succession amendment in 2024 Voters in Lincoln, Neb., to select a mayor in May 2 general election Democratic Party committees lead Republican Party committees in fundraising for the 2024 election cycle Iowans…
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Control of Pennsylvania’s state House up for grabs—again
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Welcome to the Tuesday, April 25, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Pennsylvania to hold special elections to determine control of state House Election Day roundup: Voters in Tampa, Newark, Olympia, and King County go to the polls April 25 40 candidates filed for federal and statewide offices last…
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An update on Article III judgeship nominations
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Welcome to the Friday, April 21, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Stay up to date on federal judicial happenings with Robe & Gavel North Dakota Legislative Assembly fails to override Gov. Burgum’s (R) veto of bill banning approval and ranked-choice voting #FridayTrivia: Since 2000, how many state lawmakers…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #57
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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 Satanist after-school clubs Share candidate endorsements with us! School board filing deadlines, election results, and recall certifications In almost half of states, school board…
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Ballot initiative signature campaign costs increased nearly 300% over the past four elections
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Welcome to the Friday, April 14, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Ballot initiative signature campaign costs increased nearly 300% over the past four elections DNC announces Chicago as host city for 2024 Democratic National Convention, RNC announces Fox News will host first Republican primary debate #FridayTrivia: How many…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #56
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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 middle school algebra Share candidate endorsements with us! School board filing deadlines, election results, and recall certifications Reflections on COSSBA’s inaugural conference Extracurricular: education…
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A report from COSSBA’s inaugural conference
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Welcome to the Tuesday, April 11, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: COSSBA holds inaugural conference in Tampa New Hampshire State Senate passes amendment to keep first-in-the-nation presidential primary Twenty-seven candidates filed for congressional and state offices last week COSSBA holds inaugural conference in Tampa Today, we’re doing something…
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Republicans get veto-proof majorities in two new states after recent party switches
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Welcome to the Friday, April 7, Brew. By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Recent party switches give Republicans veto-proof majorities in two more legislatures Tennessee House votes to remove two members #FridayTrivia: How many states require or allow for partisan school board races? Recent party switches give…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #55
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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: reactions to the Houston school takeover Share candidate endorsements with us! School board filing deadlines, election results, and recall certifications Here’s what COSSBA conference attendees had to…