Category: Newsletters
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California ethics panel approves new rules for charitable donations
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California ethics panel approves new rules for charitable donations On Oct. 21, 2021, the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) voted unanimously to adopt new disclosure requirements for charitable contributions made on behalf of politicians in a practice known as behested payments. The new rules will go into effect 30 days after they are filed…
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Daily Brew: October 27, 2021
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This is the final full week ahead of the Nov. 2 general elections. Each day this week, we will be bringing you previews of battleground races at all levels of government. Here’s our schedule for the week: Monday: Federal Tuesday: State Wednesday: School boards Thursday: Cities Friday: Ballot measures School board elections have become a…
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Economy and Society: Pushback against proposed Labor Department ESG rules
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Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. In Washington, D.C. Republican pushback against proposed ESG rules In response to the recent Labor Department introduction of a…
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Battleground preview week day #2 – State-level races
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Welcome to the Tuesday, October 26, Brew. By: Doug Kronaizl This is the final full week ahead of the Nov. 2 general elections. Each day this week, we will be bringing you previews of battleground races at all levels of government. Here’s our schedule for the week: Monday: Federal Tuesday: State Wednesday: School boards Thursday:…
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Welcome to Ballotpedia’s week of November election previews
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Welcome to the Monday, October 25, Brew. By: Doug Kronaizl We are entering the final stretch of the 2021 election cycle. This is the final full week ahead of the Nov. 2 general elections so we will be using the Brew to bring you previews of battleground races at all levels of government. Here’s your…
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New York City to require vaccination for all city employees
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Our weekly summary of state & local news highlights New York City’s vaccination requirement for all city employees and Gov. Abbott’s appointment of a new secretary of state. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the State & Local Tap. Ballot Measures Update Thirty-nine statewide measures were certified for the 2021 ballot in…
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Vice President Kamala Harris casts two tie-breaking votes in Senate
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Our weekly summary of federal news highlights Vice President Kamala Harris’ latest tie-breaking votes and the CDC’s approval of Moderna and J&J booster shots. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the Federal Tap. Congress is in session Both the House and Senate are in session next week. Click here to see the…
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West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will hear case involving blocked union dues law next week
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West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will hear case involving blocked union dues law next week The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will hear arguments on Tuesday, Oct. 26, in a case involving a union dues law that a judge blocked from going into effect earlier this year. The law would prohibit public-sector employers…
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Explore campaign finance figures in Virginia’s House races
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Welcome to the Friday, October 22, Brew. By: Doug Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Take a deep dive into our coverage of campaign finance in Virginia’s House races A look back at government responses to the coronavirus pandemic, Oct. 19-23, 2020 #FridayTrivia: By this date in 2011, how…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #309: October 21, 2021
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Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: An announcement about nonessential travel in Hawaii A bill limiting gubernatorial emergency powers in North Carolina Vaccine distribution School mask requirements State proof-of-vaccination requirements and policies Federal responses We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to vaccine-related policies. We…