Category: Newsletters

  • Bold Justice: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for September 1

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    Welcome to the September 13 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. When the air is white with the down o’ the thistle, ⁠And the sky is red with the harvest moon; … Put another way, it’s September! SCOTUS doesn’t…

  • Loudoun County school board recall effort heads to court

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    Welcome to the Monday, September 13, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Hearing on Loudoun County school board recall effort set for Sept. 13 Tomorrow’s California recall election Florida Realtors suspends initiative campaign following compromise with state legislators Hearing on Loudoun County school board recall effort set for Sept.…

  • Union Station: Biden, AFSCME include Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act in Labor Day statements

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    Biden, AFSCME include Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act in Labor Day statements Over Labor Day weekend, President Joe Biden (D) and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) each reiterated their endorsements of the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act (PSFNA), congressional legislation originally introduced in response to the U.S. Supreme…

  • Hurricane Ida’s impact on elections in Louisiana

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    Welcome to the Friday, September 10, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Louisiana Governor delays fall election dates in response to Hurricane Ida Virginia and Maryland add new state court judges #FridayTrivia: Which of these states voted for the winning candidate in five of the six previous presidential elections?…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #297: September 9, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: An extended COVID-19 emergency in Delaware A ruling prohibiting school mask requirements bans in Florida 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 will…

  • Four states implement new mask requirements for both vaccinated and unvaccinated

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    Welcome to the Thursday, September 9, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Four more states implement universal indoor mask requirements Redistricting Roundup: Colorado redistricting commission releases new proposed congressional maps MA attorney general clears 17 ballot initiatives for signature gathering Four additional states implement universal indoor mask requirements In…

  • What voters had to say 65 years ago today

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, September 8th, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Today in ballot measure history: North Carolina voters approve four constitutional amendments, North Dakota voters consider seven Texas Legislature refers constitutional amendment to May 2022 ballot  August 2021 breakdown of state legislative party membership Today in ballot…

  • Economy and Society: Regulatory scrutiny over ESG-related sustainability claims intensifies

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    ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C., and around the world Regulatory scrutiny over ESG-related sustainability claims intensifies As was noted in last week’s newsletter, the SEC is investigating DWS (the asset management arm of Deutsche Bank) for alleged ESG-related fraud—claims DWS rejects. Many ESG observers believe that the DWS probe is the beginning of…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #296: September 7, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in coronavirus restrictions in Nevada An extended vaccine incentive initiative in Wisconsin Vaccine distribution Lawsuits about state actions and policies  State-level mask requirements COVID-19 emergency health orders We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to vaccine-related policies. We…

  • How redistricting may cause a delay to the 2022 primary calendar

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, September 7, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Texas Legislature adopts bill allowing the postponement of 2022 primary and filing deadlines One week until California’s gubernatorial recall election Taking a look at state legislative special elections in 2021 so far Texas Legislature adopts bill allowing…