Category: Newsletters
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Congressional Democrats ask SEC to finalize ESG disclosure 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., and around the world Congressional Democrats ask SEC to finalize ESG disclosure…
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A closer look at today’s elections in 11 states
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Welcome to the Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Brew. By: Ethan Rice Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A closer look at today’s elections in 11 states As the 2024 primary season continues, 11 states are holding primaries and elections today, including presidential, state legislative, special elections, recalls, judicial elections, and…
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Eleven incumbent legislators are in contested primaries in Oregon this year—a decade high
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Welcome to the Monday, May 20, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Oregon voters to decide primaries for congressional and state offices Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, and Oregon are holding statewide primaries tomorrow (May 21). In previous editions of The Brew, we reported on what will be…
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ICYMI: Top stories of the week
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Voting trends in the country’s richest and poorest counties Ballotpedia reviewed voting patterns from 2016-2022 of the 50 richest and 50 poorest counties in the United States to look at how partisanship and voter participation relate to county income. Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates Program’s 2021 estimates…
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States approved 51 election-related bills since our last edition, compared to 19 in 2023 and three in 2022 during the same week.
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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. We want to hear from you! Click here to take a short survey letting us know what you like about The Ballot Bulletin and…
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Second-highest number of incumbents in contested state legislative primaries in Kentucky since 2014
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Welcome to the Friday, May 17, Brew. By: Ethan Sorell Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Second-highest number of incumbents in contested state legislative primaries in Kentucky since 2014 Kentucky is holding primaries for congressional and state offices on Tuesday, May 21. All week long, we have previewed the…
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Retirements among Idaho state legislators reach decade low
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Welcome to the Thursday, May 16, Brew. By: Mercedes Yanora Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Retirements among Idaho state legislators reach decade low Yesterday, we looked at what was on the ballot in Georgia on May 21. Today, we are going to look at elections for that same day…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #110
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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 new federal Title IX regulations In this section, we curate reporting, analysis, and commentary…
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Busy election month continues with Georgia primaries on May 21
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Welcome to the Wednesday, May 15, Brew. By: Mercedes Yanora Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Busy election month continues with Georgia primaries on May 21 Continuing our preview of May’s busy primary season, today we look at Georgia, which is holding primaries for congressional, state legislative, and local offices…
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Oklahoma judge pauses enforcement of anti-ESG law
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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. Lawmakers argue ISS sale could threaten national security Congressmen Andy Barr (R,…