Category: Newsletters

  • The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, September 8, 2023

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    Of the 23 bills with activity this week, 22 are in states with Democratic trifectas. 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, legislative activity, and updates on notable lawsuits and policy changes. Legislative highlights Highlights:…

  • ICYMI—the latest on redistricting

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    Welcome to the Friday, September 8 Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Courts rule against congressional maps in Alabama, Florida Eight state legislatures are still in session #FridayTrivia: What is the length of the longest presidential campaign we’ve covered since 2016? Courts rule against congressional maps in Alabama, Florida…

  • Donor Privacy and Disclosure Digest: September 2023

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    Welcome to Ballotpedia’s Donor Privacy and Disclosure Digest! This monthly newsletter provides news and information on key policy changes, a breakdown of state legislation, and an overview of pivotal legal decisions and case developments. In this issue, you’ll find: California update: Senate bill requiring political communication disclosures advances in House. In the courts: The latest…

  • A look at presidential campaign suspensions in recent cycles

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    Welcome to the Thursday, September 7, 2023, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at presidential campaign suspensions in recent cycles Update on this year’s and next year’s ballot measure certifications Talking marijuana legalization and federalism in the latest episode of On the Ballot A look at presidential…

  • Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #76

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    Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance. In today’s edition, you’ll find: On the issues: The debate over notifying parents about social transitions in schools Share candidate endorsements with us!   School board filing deadlines, election results, and recall certifications Two school board…

  • SEC regulation slows ahead of expected climate disclosure 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. SEC regulation slows ahead of expected climate disclosure rule The Securities and…

  • District attorney recall efforts have 10% success rate since 2010

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, September 6, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Alameda County district attorney recall is 30th such effort nationwide since 2010 Biden issued two executive orders in August, bringing his total to 121 Nebraska campaign to repeal tax credits for private education scholarship accounts files signatures…

  • Explore the Heart of American Governance: Join Our Federalism Learning Journey today!

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, September 5th, Brew.  By: Joseph Greaney Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Explore the Heart of American Governance: Join Our Federalism Learning Journey today! Rhode Island and Utah hold special-election primaries for open congressional seats Donald Trump’s share price in PredictIt’s 2024 Republican presidential primary market…

  • The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, September 1, 2023

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    Ballot access was the most active bill topic this week, followed by election dates and deadlines.  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, legislative activity, and updates on notable lawsuits and policy changes. Legislative highlights…

  • 55% of state legislative primaries are contested in Louisiana this year

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    Welcome to the Friday, September 1, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 55% of Louisiana legislative primaries contested this year State supreme courts issued 43 opinions between Aug. 21-27 #FridayTrivia: How many school board recall efforts were successful between 2009 and 2022? 55% of Louisiana legislative…