Category: Newsletters
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Trump announces pick for next SEC chairman
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In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: In Washington, D.C., and around the world Trump announces pick for next SEC chairman What’s the story? President-elect Donald Trump announced last week that he will nominate Paul Atkins as the next Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman. Why does it matter? Atkins’ views on ESG differ…
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We’re back! Ballotpedia’s sixth annual Holiday Cookie Election starts today!
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Welcome to the Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: We’re back! Ballotpedia’s sixth annual Holiday Cookie Election starts today! We are stocking up on flour, breaking out the sprinkles, and dusting off the cookie cutters. ‘Tis the season for holiday cookies! Do…
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Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for December 2024
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Welcome to the Dec. 9 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. This is it, dear reader. The last newsletter of the year. To quote Shakespeare, “Our revels now are ended.” Thank you for sticking with us through this…
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Twenty states have released AI guidance for public schools
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Welcome to the Monday, December 9, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Twenty states have released AI guidance for public schools In the two years since ChatGPT debuted, online generative artificial intelligence (AI) has become a source of both optimism and anxiety in K-12 education spaces.…
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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, December 6, 2024
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In this week’s Ballot Bulletin, we cover 15 bills acted on since our last edition. Legislative highlights In the news Here’s a rundown of recent news stories and developments from across the country on election administration. Recent activity Enacted bills No election-related bills were approved over the past week. No bills were enacted in 2023…
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A look at the partisan composition of the incoming state delegations for the 119th Congress
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Welcome to the Friday, Dec. 6, Brew. By: Mercedes Yanora Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at the partisan composition of the incoming state delegations for the 119th Congress New members of the 119th Congress will be sworn in on Jan. 3. Today, let’s look at the differences…
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Minimum wage to increase in 23 states and D.C. in 2025 by an average of 75 cents
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Welcome to the Thursday, December 5, 2024, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Minimum wage to increase in 23 states and D.C. in 2025 by an average of 75 cents Twenty-three states and Washington, D.C., are increasing their minimum wages in 2025 by an average of…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #136
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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: Perspectives on how Linda McMahon could shape the Department of Education In…
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65% of general elections held on Nov. 5 were uncontested
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Welcome to the Wednesday, December 4, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 65% of general elections held on Nov. 5 were uncontested Sixty-five percent of more than 40,000 elections across the country on Nov. 5, 2024, were uncontested, meaning that the sole candidates on the ballot…
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11 states sue BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street over antitrust laws
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In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: In the states 11 states sue BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street over antitrust laws What’s the story? Eleven Republican-led states on Nov. 27 sued BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street – the Big Three passive asset managers – arguing the firms violated antitrust laws. The states claimed climate…