Category: Newsletters
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Trump administration uses pocket rescission power for second time
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This edition of Checks and Balances features the Trump administration’s second use of pocket rescission, and a roundup of recent administrative actions that state governments have used in data center policy In Washington Trump administration uses pocket rescission power for second time On September 25, President Donald Trump (R) sent a letter to Speaker of…
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Culver City, California could become the 16th municipality to allow 16-year-olds to vote in local or school board elections
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Welcome to the Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Culver City, California, could become the 16th municipality to allow 16-year-olds to vote in local or school board elections On Nov. 3, voters in Culver City, California, will decide on a ballot measure…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #227
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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 district-provided housing for teachers and staff In this section, we curate reporting, analysis, and commentary on the issues school…
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SEC ends climate-investor investigation, warns of disclosure obligations
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In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: In Washington, D.C. SEC ends climate-investor investigation, warns of disclosure obligations What’s the story? The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a report on Oct. 7 about their investigation into whether large asset managers complied with federal disclosure requirements during a 2021 campaign to elect new directors…
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Republicans cannot lose more than two seats to keep control of the U.S. House, Democrats need to gain three for a majority
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Welcome to the Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Republicans cannot lose more than two seats to keep control of the U.S. House, Democrats need to gain three for a majority Welcome to the next installment of our series previewing the Nov.…
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This city will consider whether to allow 16-year-olds to vote
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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 12 bills state legislatures acted on last week and look at laws on youth voting and pre-registration across the country…
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Recall Roundup: 2026 by the numbers (so far)
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Oct. 13, 2026 By Thomas Ellis, Staff Writer Welcome to the Recall Roundup, Ballotpedia's newsletter covering the latest developments in recall elections nationwide. From state legislatures to city councils, these elections offer a unique window into local political dynamics. In this edition, we share key stats about recalls to date, highlight recent elections, and preview…
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Republicans cannot lose more than two seats to keep control of the U.S. Senate, Democrats need to gain four for a majority
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Welcome to the Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Republicans cannot lose more than two seats to keep control of the U.S. Senate, Democrats need to gain four for a majority Every weekday until Election Day, the Daily Brew will preview the…
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Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for October 2026
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Welcome to the Oct. 12 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. Doesn’t everything die at last, and too soon? Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? - Mary Oliver…
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This year's state legislative elections are the third most competitive since 2010
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Welcome to the Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: This year's state legislative elections are the third most competitive since 2010 State legislative elections are the third most competitive this year than they've been since 2010, driven by an above average percentage…