Category: Newsletters
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Veto referendum on firearm regulations certified for 2026 ballot in Massachusetts
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Welcome to the Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, Brew. By: Ethan Rice Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Veto referendum on firearm regulations certified for 2026 ballot in Massachusetts Voters in Massachusetts will decide on a veto referendum in 2026 that would repeal House Bill 4855 (H. 4855), an omnibus-style bill…
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Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS begins December 2024 sitting
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Welcome to the Dec 2 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. The way a crowShook down on meThe dust of snowFrom a hemlock tree Has given my heartA change of moodAnd saved some partOf a day I had…
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A look at the 753 members of Congress and state legislators who ran for a different office in 2024
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Welcome to the Monday, December 2, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at the 753 elected officials who ran for a different office in 2024 This year, 753 members of Congress and state legislators, including 27 members of Congress and 726 state legislators, ran…
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Bargaining in Blue
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In this month’s edition of Bargaining in Blue: Following up Voters in Lafayette approve ballot measure allowing police collective bargaining Last month, we covered a Nov. 5 ballot measure to allow police in Lafayette, Colorado, to engage in collective bargaining. Voters approved the measure 61.9%-38.1%, according to unofficial election results. The city council will be…
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First minimum wage measures rejected since 1996
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Welcome to the Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, Brew. By: Ethan Sorell Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: The Daily Brew will take a break for the Thanksgiving holiday. We’ll return to your inboxes on Dec. 2. Thanks for reading, and enjoy the holiday! California, Massachusetts become first states to reject minimum wage…
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Trump picks fossil fuel proponent for Department of Energy head
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In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: In Washington, D.C., and around the world Trump picks fossil fuel proponent for Department of Energy head What’s the story? President-elect Donald Trump (R) announced Nov. 16 that he picked Chris Wright—who has previously said fossil fuel production helps drive economic growth and alleviate poverty—to head the…
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Judicial confirmations during lame-duck periods
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Welcome to the Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, Brew. By: Ethan Rice Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Judicial confirmations during lame-duck periods President Joe Biden (D) and the Democratic majority in the U.S. Senate have a little more than one month left to fill vacancies in federal courts until President-elect…
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95% of incumbents won re-election
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Welcome to the Monday, November 25, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 95% of incumbents nationwide who ran for re-election won In the 2024 general elections, we covered all federal and state races as well as local elections within our coverage scope. Today, we’ll look at…
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ICYMI: Top stories of the week
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Note: The Weekly Brew will take a break next Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. We’ll return to your inboxes on Dec. 6. Thanks for reading, and enjoy the holiday! Nevada voters must approve two ballot measures again due to the state’s two-election requirement Nevada voters approved Question 6 and Question 7 on November 5. Question…
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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, November 22, 2024
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In this week’s Ballot Bulletin, we cover 20 bills acted on since our last edition. Legislative highlights In the news Here’s a rundown of recent news stories and developments from across the country on election administration. Recent activity Enacted bills No election-related bills were approved over the past week. Two bills were enacted in 2023,…