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Lawmakers enacted 33 bills this year related to direct democracy
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Welcome to the Monday, August 19, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Lawmakers enacted 33 bills this year related to direct democracy Each year, Ballotpedia releases a report on state legislation affecting the three aspects of direct democracy in the U.S.—the ballot initiative, referendum, and recall…
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ICYMI: Top stories of the week
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Eight states have implemented statewide policies on K-12 school cellphone usage Since 2023, eight states have adopted policies that limit or ban cellphones in classrooms or schools, or encourage districts to move in that direction. Six of these states are Republican trifectas, one is a Democratic trifecta, and one has a divided government. Florida was…
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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, August 16, 2024
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Democrats sponsored 25 of the 31 bills active over the past week. 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 31 bills state legislatures acted…
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The administrative state and two defeated ballot measures in Wisconsin
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Welcome to the Friday, Aug. 16, Brew. By: Mercedes Yanora Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: The administrative state and two defeated ballot measures in Wisconsin In yesterday’s Brew, we told you about Wisconsin’s election results, including two ballot measures related to the administrative state that voters defeated at the…
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Fifth Circuit sends ESG rule to lower court following Loper Bright
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In this edition of Checks and Balances: Federal stories: State stories: Commentary: Pacific Legal Foundation attorney Molly Nixon on the significance of SCOTUS’ Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for those seeking to challenge administrative actions. Regulatory Tally: In Washington Fifth Circuit sends ESG rule to lower court following…
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States enacted 100 ESG-related bills since 2020
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ESG developments this week 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. At Ballotpedia States have passed 100 ESG bills since 2020 States have enacted 100 bills…
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Eight states have implemented statewide policies on K-12 school cellphone usage
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Welcome to the Thursday, Aug. 15, Brew. By: Mercedes Yanora Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Eight states have implemented statewide policies on K-12 school cellphone usage Since 2023, eight states have adopted policies that limit or ban cellphones in classrooms or schools—or encourage districts to move in that direction.…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #122
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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: Reply to this email to share reactions or story ideas! On the issues: The debate over cellphones in schools In this section, we curate reporting, analysis, and commentary on the…
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Two contested primaries in Alaska’s state legislative elections next week
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Welcome to the Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Brew. By: Ethan Sorell Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Alaska to hold top-four primaries for second year since voters approved the system in 2020, while also deciding on ballot measure to abolish the system Continuing our coverage of statewide primaries, today we…
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Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for August 2024
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Welcome to the August 2024 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. “It’s out with the old and in with the new Goodbye clouds of gray, hello skies of blue A dip in the pool, a trip to the…