Category: Newsletters

  • New York Senate passes $1B emissions reporting bill

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    In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: In Washington, D.C. SEC reviews ESG disclosure rule What’s the story? Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins testified Feb. 11 before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee that the agency is reviewing regulations adopted during the Biden administration, including the 2023 amendments to the Investment…

  • A look at this year's gubernatorial battlegrounds

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, Feb. 18, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at this year's gubernatorial battlegrounds This year, gubernatorial elections are happening in 36 states, including 18 where no incumbent is running for re-election. Currently, Democrats and Republicans each hold 18 of the…

  • Nebraska Legislature alters 2022 minimum wage initiative, the second time the Legislature has altered an initiative since 2024

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Nebraska Legislature alters 2022 minimum wage initiative, the second time the Legislature has altered an initiative in two years On Feb. 10, Gov. Jim Pillen (R) signed Legislative Bill 258 (LB 258), enacting…

  • Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for February 2026

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    Welcome to the Feb. 16 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. “I hold that while man exists, it is his duty to improve not only his own condition, but to assist in ameliorating mankind.” -Abraham Lincoln Follow Ballotpedia…

  • The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Digest on Election Administration, February 13, 2026

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    Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity.  In this week’s Ballot Bulletin, we cover 262 bills state legislatures acted on in the past week. Weekly highlights The big takeaways from the…

  • ICYMI: Top stories of the week

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    Fewer than 3% of Oklahoma school districts held primaries on Feb. 10 Oklahoma school districts hold school board primaries each February. But due to the state’s election rules and the number of candidates running, most voters didn't see school board candidates on their ballots this month. In Oklahoma, districts hold primaries if more than two…

  • Twenty-five states weigh legislation on foreign funding in elections

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    Welcome to the Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Twenty-five states weigh legislation on foreign funding in elections Lawmakers in 25 states are considering new state laws or constitutional amendments so far this year related to foreign funding in elections. Federal law…

  • Congress considers whether to require voter ID, proof of citizenship for federal elections

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    Welcome to the Thursday, Feb. 12, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Congress considers whether to require voter ID, proof of citizenship for federal elections On Jan. 30, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the SAVE America Act, which would require voters in all…

  • Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #191

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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: The debate over whether the states or Congress should be the primary…

  • Judge blocks Texas fossil fuel boycott law

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    In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: Around the world EU adopts voluntary standards for carbon removal What’s the story? On Feb. 3, 2026, the European Commission announced that it adopted voluntary standards for carbon removal projects, creating a framework to enable certification and investment in permanently remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The…