Category: Newsletters

  • The Federal Tap: Florida’s 20th Democratic primary result unknown

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    Congress is in session The House is in session next week. Click here to see the full calendar for the first session of the 117th Congress. Members of Congress not seeking re-election in 2022 Twenty-nine members of Congress—five members of the U.S. Senate and 24 members of the U.S. House—have announced they will not seek…

  • An update on public-sector union vaccine mandate responses

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    An update on public-sector union vaccine mandate responses In our Sept. 17 newsletter, we explored a number of public-sector union responses to COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Today, we’ll update you on notable developments on the national, state, and local levels.  AFGE response to federal vaccine mandate  On Sept. 9, President Joe Biden (D) signed Executive Order…

  • A history of redistricting maps and ballot measures

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    Welcome to the Friday, November 5, Brew.  By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Voters in seven states have decided 11 veto referendums targeting redistricting maps since 1915 President Biden announces new federal judicial nominees, U.S. Senate confirms two nominees to lifetime federal judgeships #FridayTrivia: Which of the…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #311: November 4, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at several multistate lawsuits aimed at a federal vaccine mandate, changes in coronavirus restrictions in Hawaii, and other news since October 28. We’ll also give the latest tracking on: Lawsuits about state actions and policies  Vaccine distribution State-level mask requirements COVID-19 emergency health orders School…

  • So, now that we had some sleep, what happened Tuesday?

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    Welcome to the Thursday, November 4, 2021, Brew.  By: Cory Eucalitto and David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at Candidate Connection survey responses from 2021 election winners New York voters reject three proposed constitutional amendments The latest election results Glenn Youngkin, Michelle Wu, and other Nov.…

  • Daily Brew: Where things stand from Tuesday’s elections

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    Welcome to today’s Brew. It’s the day after Election Day 2021, and we have definitive results for quite a few of the key races. Here’s a rundown of where things stand as of 6 a.m. ET. For the latest news and information about yesterday’s contests, visit our election results article. Here’s what’s in store for…

  • Economy and Society: Opponents respond to proposed Labor Department ESG rule

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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. ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C. ESG opponents offer arguments against proposed Labor Department rule The Biden Labor…

  • Election day is here! Here’s what we’re watching tonight

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, November 2, Brew.  By: Doug Kronaizland David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Happy election day!  ICYMI: Previewing Ballotpedia’s battleground elections Announcing our newest Learning Journey on the Administrative Procedure Act Happy Election Day! Election Day 2021 is here! If you haven’t already voted, check…

  • Welcome to November – election day is tomorrow!

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    Welcome to the Monday, November 1, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: An overview of the races we’ll be covering on Election Day A look at 2021 election administration-related ballot measures Certified California recall results Election Day preview Nov. 2 is Election Day. While 2021 is…

  • Bold Justice: SCOTUS holds November sitting

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    Bold Justice: SCOTUS holds November sitting Welcome to the Nov. 1 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. It’s full steam ahead as SCOTUS enters the second month of its 2021-2022 term. Buckle up for an exciting lineup of cases,…