Category: Newsletters
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Trump admin to re-combine two agencies that were split in 2011
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Highlights from this edition of Checks and Balances include Trump administration plans to re-combine two agencies that were split in 2011 and a discussion of notable state bills reducing agency power in 2026 In Washington Trump admin to re-combine two agencies that were split in 2011 On April 3, the Department of the Interior announced…
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Missouri General Assembly puts two constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot
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Welcome to the Thursday, May 21, 2026, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Missouri General Assembly puts two constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot On May 15, the Missouri General Assembly placed two constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot — one would create the…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #206
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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 technology in the classroom In this section, we curate…
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New York replaces 2030 emissions goal with 2040 target
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In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: In the states New York replaces 2030 emissions goal with 2040 target What’s the story? New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) announced a proposed $268 billion budget on May 7, 2026, that would change emissions reduction targets and regulatory deadlines under the state's 2019 Climate Leadership and…
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A closer look at state-level voting rights acts
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Welcome to the Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A closer look at state-level voting rights acts Since Congress passed the 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA), prohibiting racial discrimination in voting nationwide, 10 states have passed state-level voting rights acts. The provisions…
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Hawaii Gov. Joshua Green signs bill restricting corporate political activity
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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 286 bills state legislatures acted on last week and look at a bill in Hawaii restricting corporate election spending. The…
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The Utah Supreme Court undergoes another change in structure with the resignation of Justice Diana Hagen
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Welcome to the Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: The Utah Supreme Court undergoes another change in structure with the resignation of Justice Diana Hagen On May 8, Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen resigned, marking another structural change within the Court.…
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State and federal courts have overturned 2.3% of state ballot measures since 1995
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Welcome to the Monday, May 18, 2026, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: State and federal courts have overturned 2.3% of state ballot measures since 1995 Since 1995, federal and state courts have overturned 57 voter-approved state ballot measures. Voters approved 2,409 state ballot measures during…
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Weekly Brew: May 15, 2026
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California ballot initiative proposed for 2028 to repeal the top-two primary system On May 8, Steve Maviglio, a Democratic political consultant and strategist known for his work on California ballot measure campaigns, filed an initiative for the 2028 ballot proposing to repeal the state’s top-two primary system. California adopted the system when voters approved Proposition…
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Drawing lines: A look at the methods, precedents, and history of redistricting
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Welcome to the Friday, May 15, 2026, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Drawing lines: A look at the methods, precedents, and history of redistricting Today, we're sharing the fourth installment in our project marking America's 250th anniversary: The Blueprints of Democracy. Redistricting looks like a…