Category: Newsletters

  • Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for November 1

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    Welcome to the inaugural edition of Robe & Gavel for Nov. 8! As you may recall from our previous edition, this newsletter has transformed from its previous name, Bold Justice. But don’t touch that dial! We’re still bringing you all the latest on the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings…

  • Mayoral partisanship in the country’s largest cities

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    Welcome to the Monday, November 8, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Mayoral partisanship in the top 100 cities  The status of 2021 school recall efforts An invitation to join our election analysis briefing on Nov. 10 Alabama’s and North Carolina’s new congressional, legislative district maps…

  • The State and Local Tap: This week’s state and local election highlights

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    Ballot Measures Update Nov. 2 review Voters in six states decided 24 statewide ballot measures on Nov. 2. Fourteen measures were approved, and 10 were defeated. Four of the measures were citizen initiatives, three were advisory questions about taxes in Washington, one was a bond issue for transportation, and the remaining 16 are legislatively referred…

  • 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…