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  • Weekly Brew: May 8, 2026

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    Idaho initiative campaigns submit signatures for measures on abortion and medical marijuana On May 1, supporters of two Idaho initiatives that would add a right to reproductive freedom to state law and legalize medical marijuana submitted signatures to Idaho county clerks for placement on the Nov. 3 ballot.  Idaho has a Republican trifecta, meaning Republicans…

  • Our readers, and Ballotpedia staffers, share their Mother’s Day stories about civic inspiration

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    Welcome to the Friday, May 8, 2026, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Our readers, and Ballotpedia staffers, share their Mother’s Day stories about civic inspiration We asked Daily Brew readers and Ballotpedia staff how their mothers inspired them to get involved in our nation’s civic…

  • Five candidates are running in the May 19 general election for three seats on the Georgia Supreme Court

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    Welcome to the Thursday, May 7, 2026, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Five candidates are running in the May 19 general election for three seats on the Georgia Supreme Court Three seats on the Georgia Supreme Court are up for general election on May 19,…

  • Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #204

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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 race-based teacher hiring In this section, we curate reporting,…

  • Proxy advisors sue Indiana and Kansas over disclosure laws

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    In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: In the states Proxy advisors sue Indiana and Kansas over disclosure laws What’s the story? Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis filed lawsuits in April 2026 challenging state laws in Indiana and Kansas that require the proxy advisory firms to disclose when their voting recommendations differ…

  • Idaho initiative campaigns submit signatures for measures on abortion and medical marijuana

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Idaho initiative campaigns submit signatures for measures on abortion and medical marijuana   On May 1, supporters of two Idaho initiatives that would add a right to reproductive freedom to state law and…

  • U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais could spur further changes in redistricting

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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 178 bills state legislatures acted on last week and look at the redistricting implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision…

  • So far this year, fewer incumbent state legislators are retiring, but more are running in contested primary elections

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: So far this year, fewer incumbent state legislators are retiring, but more are running in contested primary elections Across 20 states with completed candidate filing data, 28% of incumbent state legislators are running…

  • Three notable California initiative campaigns submit signatures ahead of June 25 verification deadline

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    Welcome to the Monday, May 4, 2026, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Three notable California initiative campaigns submit signatures ahead of June 25 verification deadline Campaigns for three notable California citizen initiatives recently submitted signatures to the secretary of state for verification, potentially joining six…

  • ICYMI: Top stories of the week

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    California will be the second state with a Democratic trifecta to vote on a voter ID ballot initiative California voters will decide on a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment that would require voter identification and establish new requirements for voter registration lists and citizenship verification, making it the second state with a Democratic trifecta to decide on…