Category: Newsletters
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Michigan Democrats seek to repeal law prohibiting public employees from being required to pay union fees
Fifty-one Democratic members of the Michigan House of Representatives and all 20 Democratic senators are sponsoring companion bills that would repeal a section of law prohibiting public employees from being required to pay union fees. Also in today’s newsletter: an update on public-sector union lawsuits at the Supreme Court and an update on union membership…
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Weekly Brew: February 10, 2023
Each week, we bring you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of February 6-February 10. 103 state legislative elections decided by 100 votes or fewer in 2022 One hundred and three state legislative elections were decided by 100 votes or fewer…
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State legislative candidates won by an average margin of 27.7 percentage points in 2022
Welcome to the Friday, February 10, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Average margin of victory in state legislative races continued upward trend in 2022 Five statewide ballot measure certified for 2023, 10 for 2024 #FridayTrivia: How many state legislative chambers had guaranteed majorities in 2022? Have a minute…
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House Republicans ramp up ESG opposition
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. Have a minute and an opinion? Take our 2023 reader survey! ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C. House…
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Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for February
Welcome to the February 7 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. Federal judicial vacancy counts are in, dear readers. We have a lot to catch up on, so grab a nice cup of coffee, and let’s gavel in!…
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6,087 candidates responded to Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey last year
Welcome to the Monday, February 6, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 6,087 candidates responded to Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey last year An update on elected officials banned from major online platforms Voters in Burlington, Vermont, to decide on ballot measures related to policing, ranked-choice voting, noncitizen voting, and…
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Weekly Brew: February 3, 2023
Each week, we bring you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of January 30- February 3. How 2024’s presidential election timeline compares to 2020 and 2016 If history is any indication, the bulk of 2024 presidential candidate announcements will likely occur…