Category: Newsletters
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Wisconsin Democrats ask state commission to let mail-in voters recast ballots after changes to gubernatorial candidate field
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Welcome to the Thursday, July 23, 2026, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Wisconsin Democrats ask state commission to let mail-in voters recast ballots after changes to gubernatorial candidate field Wisconsin’s statewide primary is less than a month away, on Aug. 11, and after multiple high-profile…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #215
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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: On the issues: The debate over Florida's Family Empowerment Scholarship program In this section, we curate reporting, analysis, and commentary on the issues school board…
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Connecticut treasurer race centers on ESG investing
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In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: In the states Connecticut treasurer race centers on ESG investing What’s the story? The Connecticut treasurer race has made environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) investing the central issue. Democratic incumbent Erick Russell, who is seeking a second term, defends using ESG when managing the state's approximately…
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Massachusetts voters to decide nine ballot measures this year — tying for the second-most in state history
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Welcome to the Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Massachusetts voters to decide nine ballot measures this year — tying for the second-most in state history Massachusetts voters will decide nine statewide ballot measures this year, above the even-year average of four…
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U.S. House passes bill banning foreign contributions to state and local ballot measure campaigns
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Welcome to Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Election Policy Digest. Every Tuesday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity. In this week’s edition, we cover 23 bills state legislatures acted on last week and look at a ban on foreign contributions to state and local…
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Sixty-nine members of the U.S. Congress are not running for re-election this year — the most in at least 26 years
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Welcome to the Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Sixty-nine members of the U.S. Congress are not running for re-election this year — the most in at least 26 years Sixty-nine members of Congress — 11 Senators and 58 Representatives — are…
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill overhauling California’s public school governance
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Welcome to the Monday, July 20, 2026, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill overhauling California’s public school governance In November, California voters will elect a new Superintendent of Public Instruction. Historically, that role, the state’s chief school officer, has overseen the…
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Weekly Brew: July 17, 2026
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Each week, The Weekly Brew brings you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of July 13 - July 17. USDA releases SNAP error rate data that could affect state cost-share On June 24, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released fiscal year…
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The role of recall elections in our political system
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Welcome to the Friday, July 17, 2026, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: The role of recall elections in our political system Today, we're sharing the sixth installment in our project marking America's 250th anniversary: The Blueprints of Democracy. Recall elections, one of the many types…
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Supreme Court rules 6-3 for presidential removal of independent agency commissioner
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Highlights from this edition of Checks and Balances include a 6-3 Supreme Court ruling for presidential removal of independent agency commissioners, and a South Carolina law with a REINS-style provision, judicial deference prohibition, and sunset review requirement In Washington Supreme Court rules 6-3 for presidential removal of independent agency commissioner On June 29, the U.S.…