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These 2026 state elections will shape K-12 education policy
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Welcome to the Friday, Jan. 23, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: These 2026 state elections will shape K-12 education policy Governors, state legislators, and both appointed and elected state education officials are the key drivers of state education policies. This year, voters in most states…
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Supreme Court hears case on presidential power to dismiss independent agency officials
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Highlights from this edition of Checks and Balances include a Supreme Court case on presidential power to dismiss independent agency officials, and 2025 restrictions on judicial deference standards in six states In Washington Supreme Court hears case on presidential power to dismiss independent agency officials On Dec. 8, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral…
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Virginia could become the seventh state to adopt a new congressional map since 2024
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Welcome to the Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Virginia could become the seventh state to adopt a new congressional map since 2024 The Democratic-controlled Virginia General Assembly passed a constitutional amendment that would allow legislators to redraw congressional districts between 2025…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #188
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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 Idaho’s education tax credit program In this section, we…
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House passes bill limiting ESG use in retirement plans
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In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: In Washington, D.C., and around the world House passes bill limiting ESG use in retirement plans What’s the story? On Jan. 15, 2026, the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act (H.R. 2988) by a 213–205 vote, advancing legislation that…
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U.S. Supreme Court rules candidates may challenge election laws before Election Day
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Welcome to the Wednesday, Jan. 21, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: U.S. Supreme Court rules candidates may challenge election laws before Election Day On Jan. 14, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that candidates have standing to sue over election laws they believe to be…
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First year of Trump's second term by the numbers
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Welcome to the Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2025, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: First year of Trump's second term by the numbers One year ago today, Donald Trump (R) assumed office as the 47th president of the United States, making him one of only two U.S.…
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Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS concludes January 2026 sitting
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Welcome to the Jan. 19 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." Welcome back to your #1 destination for…
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Weekly Brew: January 16, 2026
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How states oversee federal grants Federal grants to states totaled about $1.12 trillion in 2023, accounting for 36.7% of all state revenue. Federal funds as a portion of total revenue differ widely by state. Louisiana had the highest share of its state budget come from federal sources at 51.6%, while Hawaii had the lowest at…
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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Digest on Election Administration, January 16, 2026
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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 235 bills state legislatures acted on in the past week. Weekly highlights The big takeaways from the…