Category: Newsletters
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SCOTUS takes up second Chevron case, bump stock ban challenge
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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 the United States Supreme Court’s decision to…
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Ballotpedia’s exclusive deep dive into Nov. 2023 school board elections, part one: Minnesota
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Welcome to the Monday, November 20, 2023, Brew. By: Juan Garcia de Paredes Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: More than half of Minnesota’s school board races were for open seats As regular Brew readers know, Ballotpedia covered every school board election in seven states on Nov. 7: Colorado, Kansas,…
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ICYMI: Top stories of the week
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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 November 13- November 17. Please note in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday there will not be an edition of the Weekly Brew on November 24th. We will return on…
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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, November 17, 2023
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Publishing note: We will not be sending a Nov. 24 edition in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, but our coverage of election-related legislation and news will resume on Dec.1. 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…
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The impact of 2023’s elections on future statewide ballot measures
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Welcome to the Friday, November 17, Brew. By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: State legislative elections in New Jersey and Virginia could affect future constitutional amendments On Nov. 7, Democrats in Virginia won a majority in the state House, while Democrats in New Jersey gained a supermajority…
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2023 had the second-most local RCV ballot measures since 1965
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Welcome to the Thursday, November 16, 2023, Brew. By: Juan Garcia de Paredes Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Seven local jurisdictions voted on ranked-choice voting measures in 2023 In 2023, seven local jurisdictions in five states decided local ballot measures to adopt or repeal ranked-choice voting—the second highest number…
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Previewing Louisiana’s Nov. 18 elections
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Welcome to the Wednesday, November 15, 2023, Brew. By: Juan Garcia de Paredes Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Previewing Louisiana’s Nov. 18 elections The 2023 election season isn’t over just yet. On Nov. 18 (yes, a Saturday!), Louisiana voters will decide a number of races, including elections for Secretary…
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Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for November 2023
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Welcome to the Nov. 13 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. It’s that time again, dear readers. The time for our monthly federal vacancy report. As always, there’s a lot to cover, so let’s gavel in! Follow Ballotpedia…
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House Republicans continue ESG pushback
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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. ESG developments this week In Washington, D.C. and around the world House Republicans continue ESG pushback House Republicans again…
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Seven state constitutions expressly prohibit noncitizens from voting—Wisconsin’s could become the eighth
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Welcome to the Tuesday, November 14, Brew. By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Wisconsin could become eighth state to pass constitutional prohibition on noncitzen voting On Nov. 9, the Wisconsin Legislature put a constitutional amendment on the November 2024 ballot that would specify that only U.S. citizens…