Category: Newsletters
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House Appropriations Committee passes budget blocking ESG labor rule
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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. In Washington, D.C. House Appropriations Committee passes budget blocking ESG labor rule The House Appropriations…
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Massachusetts has the fewest number of contested state legislative primaries in 2024, while Wisconsin has the most
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Welcome to the Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Brew. By: Ethan Rice Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Massachusetts has the fewest number of contested state legislative primaries in 2024, while Wisconsin has the most Twenty-six states have held state legislative primaries, and 19 have yet to hold primaries. Since 2010,…
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Signatures submitted for Washington initiative prohibiting restrictions on access to natural gas
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Welcome to the Monday, July 15, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Signatures submitted for Washington initiative prohibiting restrictions on access to natural gas Supporters of Washington Initiative 2066 submitted 431,063 signatures on July 3 for a ballot initiative that would prohibit restrictions on natural gas…
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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, July 12, 2024
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Of the 111 bills with activity over the previous two weeks, 92 (82.9%) 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 and recent legislative activity. In this week’s Ballot Bulletin,…
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The latest on where abortion ballot measures stand in 11 states
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Welcome to the Friday, July 12, Brew. By: Mercedes Yanora Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: The latest on where abortion ballot measures stand in 11 states Voters in six states—Colorado, Florida, Maryland, New York, Nevada, and South Dakota—will decide on abortion-related ballot measures this November. Signature verification is underway…
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Voters have recalled more officials by mid-year than any other year since Ballotpedia began tracking this data in 2014
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Welcome to the Thursday, July 11, Brew. By: Mercedes Yanora Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Voters have recalled more officials by mid-year than any other year since Ballotpedia began tracking this data in 2014 Twice a year, Ballotpedia releases reports on recall efforts across the country for all state…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #118
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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 teacher autonomy In this section, we curate reporting, analysis, and commentary on the issues…
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North Carolina becomes seventh state to add citizenship requirement for voting
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Welcome to the Wednesday, July 10, Brew. By: Ethan Sorell Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: North Carolina becomes seventh state to add citizenship requirement for voting amendment to November ballot Voters in North Carolina will join those in Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Wisconsin in deciding a…
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Implications for federal ESG rules following SCOTUS decision overturning Chevron
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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. In Washington, D.C. Implications for federal ESG rules following SCOTUS decision overturning Chevron The U.S.…
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Trifecta changes in 2022 and what to expect in 2024
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Welcome to the Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Brew. By: Ethan Rice Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Trifecta changes in 2022 and what to expect in 2024 In our annual trifecta vulnerability report, Ballotpedia projects the chances of state government trifectas breaking and forming. Today, let’s take a look back…