Category: Newsletters
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ICYMI: Top stories of the week
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Donald Trump (R) sworn-in as the 47th president On Monday, President Donald Trump (R) took the oath of office as the 47th president. Trump’s inauguration marks the second time in U.S. history that a president has served a second, non-consecutive term. The only other time this happened was in 1883, when President Grover Cleveland (D)…
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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, Jan. 24, 2025
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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. In this week’s Ballot Bulletin, we cover 216 bills state legislatures acted on in the past week. Weekly highlights The big takeaways from the…
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The latest on two special elections for the Minnesota Legislature
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Welcome to the Friday, Jan. 24, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: The latest on two special elections for the Minnesota Legislature Two special elections are coming up to determine control of both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature. Both were scheduled for Jan. 28. However, as…
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Ohio becomes the 23rd state to adopt what supporters call a Parents’ Bill of Rights
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Welcome to the Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Ohio becomes the 23rd state to adopt what supporters call a Parents’ Bill of Rights A version of this story appeared in Ballotpedia’s Hall Pass on Jan. 22. Hall Pass is our weekly…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #140
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Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy. In today’s edition, you’ll find: Reply to this email to share reactions or story ideas! On the issues: The debate over New Jersey’s elimination of teacher tests In this section,…
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President Donald Trump (R) signs 26 executive orders on his first day in office
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Welcome to the Wednesday, Jan. 21, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: President Donald Trump (R) signs 26 executive orders on his first day in office Hours after his inauguration on Jan. 20, President Donald Trump (R) signed 26 executive orders. Today, we’ll dig into what…
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Federal Reserve leaves global climate group
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In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: In Washington D.C., and around the world Federal Reserve leaves global climate group What’s the story? The Federal Reserve announced Jan. 17 its departure from the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS). Why does it matter? The Fed’s withdrawal is part…
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States approved 36 laws affecting ballot measure processes in 2024
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Welcome to the Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: States approved 36 laws affecting ballot measure processes in 2024 During the 2024 legislative sessions, lawmakers proposed 334 bills related to direct democracy processes, including ballot initiatives, referendums, and recalls. In total, lawmakers…
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Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS continues Jan. 2025
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Welcome to the January 20 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” -Martin Luther King, Jr. Forgive us for stating the obvious, dear reader, but today…
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Donald Trump (R) to be sworn in as the 47th president
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Welcome to the Monday, Jan. 20, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Donald Trump (R) to be sworn-in as the 47th president It’s Inauguration Day—President-elect Donald Trump (R) will take the oath of office as the 47th president. Today is also Martin Luther King Jr. Day.…