Category: Newsletters

  • ESG developments this week

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    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. Around the world Austrian government issues ESG bonds The Austrian Treasury started issuing bonds to raise money for the…

  • California ballot initiative could change drug and theft penalties

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Brew.  By: Ethan Rice Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: California ballot initiative could change drug and theft penalties Californians for Safer Communities reported filing more than 900,000 signatures on April 18 in support of an initiative that would make changes to Proposition…

  • Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS concludes their April 2024 sitting

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    Welcome to the April 22 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. In the twilight rainthese brilliant-hued hibiscus –A lovely sunset – Matsuo Bashō Follow Ballotpedia on X or subscribe to the Daily Brew for the latest news and…

  • ESSER funds expire in September—what that means for school districts

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    Welcome to the Monday, April 22, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Here’s what to know about expiring COVID-19 education relief  The last round of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund grants expires this September, and some K-12 public school districts are looking at…

  • ICYMI: Top stories of the week

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    Kentucky is sixth state to ban ranked-choice voting (RCV), Missouri voters may decide on amendment to prohibit RCV On April 12, Kentucky legislators overrode Gov. Andy Beshear’s (D) veto of House Bill 44 , which prohibits ranked-choice voting (RCV). The bill changes several areas of election law, mostly related to voter list maintenance. Legislators added…

  • The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, April 19, 2024

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    The most active bill topic this week was voter registration and list maintenance, with states acting on 63 bills in this category. 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…

  • Alameda County to hold first ever recall election for district attorney

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    Welcome to the Friday, April 19, Brew.  By: Mercedes Yanora Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Alameda County to hold first ever recall election for district attorney  On April 15, the Alameda County Registrar of Voters announced that the recall campaign against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price had submitted…

  • Three states end judicial deference practices

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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 consolidated lawsuits in the U.S. Court of…

  • Sixth state bans RCV

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    Welcome to the Thursday, April 18, Brew.  By: Mercedes Yanora Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: *Correction: In yesterday’s Brew, we said the signature deadline for Missouri’s abortion ballot initiative was May 1. The signature deadline is six months before the general election, which is May 5. Kentucky is sixth…

  • Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #106

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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 smartphones in school  In this section, we curate reporting, analysis, and commentary on the…