Category: Newsletters
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SCOTUS hears oral argument in challenges to bump stock ban rule, EPA’s Good Neighbor Plan
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The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law. This edition: In this month’s edition of Checks and Balances, we review oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court…
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A rundown of Tuesday’s battleground primary results
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Welcome to the Thursday, March 21, Brew. By: Mercedes Yanora Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A rundown of Tuesday’s battleground primary results Illinois and Ohio held their statewide primaries on Tuesday, March 19. Here’s a rundown of some of the battleground primaries we covered: In Ohio House elections, eight…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #102
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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 Indiana’s Eyes on Education portal In this section, we curate reporting, analysis, and commentary…
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First ballot measure vote to prohibit assisted death, also known as assisted suicide, in a state constitution
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Welcome to the Wednesday, March 20, Brew. By: Ethan Sorell Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: West Virginia will be the first state to decide on a constitutional amendment prohibiting assisted death, also known as assisted suicide On Nov. 5, West Virginia voters will decide on Amendment 1, which would…
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Economy and Society, March 19, 2024: Appeals court pauses implementation of SEC climate 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. Appeals court pauses implementation of SEC climate rule The U.S. Court of…
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Washington’s Democratic-controlled Legislature approves historic number of GOP-backed ballot initiatives
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Welcome to the Tuesday, March 19, Brew. By: Andrew Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Washington’s Democratic-controlled Legislature approves historic number of GOP-backed ballot initiatives Washington legislators approved three citizen initiatives into law this legislative session—the most ever for a single year. From 1912, when the state’s initiative process…
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Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS begins March 2024 sitting
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Welcome to the March 18 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. SCOTUS has just begun its March sitting and there’s a lot to cover. So grab a seat, dear reader, and let’s gavel in. Follow Ballotpedia on Twitter…
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Three U.S. House incumbents in Ohio are facing primary challengers this year—a decade-low
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Welcome to the Monday, March 18, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Three U.S. House incumbents in Ohio are facing primary challengers this year—a decade-low Illinois and Ohio are holding primaries for congressional and state offices tomorrow. On Friday, we looked at upcoming elections in Illinois.…
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ICYMI: Top stories of the week
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Update on this year’s and next year’s ballot measures certifications Last week was the busiest yet for ballot measure certifications in 2024. As of March 7, 73 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 27 states. Legislatures put 11 more measures on their respective state ballots: In Washington, three citizen initiatives were certified…
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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, March 15, 2024
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States approved 10 election-related bills since our last edition, compared to 19 in 2023 and 13 in 2022 during the same period. 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…