Category: Newsletters
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U.S. House primary candidacies increased in three states after new maps reopened filing deadlines
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Welcome to the Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: U.S. House primary candidacies increased in three states after new maps reopened filing deadlines This year, the number of candidates in three states' primaries for the U.S. House of Representatives increased after they…
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New York's commissioner of education was the highest-paid state executive official in 2025
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Welcome to the Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: New York's commissioner of education was the highest-paid state executive official in 2025 In a Ballotpedia analysis of 2025 compensation data for statewide executive officers, we found that the highest-paid state executive official…
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Weekly Brew: September 11, 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 September 7 - September 11. Voters will decide on 14 ballot measures related to state constitutional rights On Nov. 3, voters in nine states will decide on 14 ballot measures…
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Missouri becomes one of seven states to have a measure on the initiative and referendum process on its Nov. 3 ballot
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Welcome to the Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Missouri becomes one of seven states to have a measure on the initiative and referendum process on its Nov. 3 ballot On Sept. 3, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled that an initiative concerning…
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Missouri's congressional map remains unsettled after courts issue conflicting orders
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Welcome to the Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Missouri's congressional map remains unsettled after courts issue conflicting orders Due to ongoing legal challenges, it is uncertain whether Missouri’s 2026 congressional elections will be held under the new districts adopted by the…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #222
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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 attendance- or enrollment-based funding for schools In this section, we curate reporting, analysis, and commentary on the issues school board…
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Federal judge blocks New York climate superfund law
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In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: In the states Federal judge blocks New York climate superfund law What’s the story? Chief Judge Brenda Sannes of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York blocked New York's Climate Change Superfund Act on Aug. 31, ruling that federal law preempts the state's…
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Voters will decide on 13 ballot measures related to state constitutional rights
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Welcome to the Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Voters will decide on 13 ballot measures related to state constitutional rights On Nov. 3, voters in nine states will decide on 13 ballot measures to establish, expand, or repeal rights in state…
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Ohio documentary proof of citizenship requirement
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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 21 bills state legislatures acted on last week and look at a federal court’s injunction against Ohio’s new documentary proof…
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Three states have changed election canvassing deadlines in 2026
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Welcome to the Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Three states have changed election canvassing deadlines in 2026 Idaho, Nebraska, and Wisconsin passed laws this year to change deadlines related to compiling, reviewing, and certifying election results, a process called canvassing. The…