Category: Newsletters

  • Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS continues October 2024 sitting

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    Welcome to the Oct. 14 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. We’re back with another installment as SCOTUS dives into week two of the October sitting. There’s a lot to cover, so grab a seat, and let’s gavel…

  • Two candidates are running in the general election for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court

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    Welcome to the Monday, October 14, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Two candidates are running in the general election for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court Throughout the year, we’ll bring you coverage of the most compelling elections—the battlegrounds we expect to have…

  • ICYMI: Top stories of the week

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    Ten states to decide education-related measures this November  This November, voters in 10 states will decide 11 statewide education-related ballot measures—the most since 2018.  In Monday’s Brew, we previewed a few education measures to watch in Colorado, Florida, and Massachusetts that deal with private school choice, partisan school board elections, and standardized testing.  Keep Reading…

  • The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, October 11, 2024

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    In this week’s Ballot Bulletin, we cover four bills acted on since our last edition. No election-related bills have been approved since our last edition, compared to 20 bills in 2023 during the same week. Legislative highlights No bills were approved last week. Three hundred eighty-six bills have been enacted so far in 2024, compared…

  • New Hampshire gubernatorial election rated a Toss-Up

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    Welcome to the Friday, Oct. 11, Brew.  By: Mercedes Yanora Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: New Hampshire gubernatorial election rated a Toss-Up  With 25 days to go until the Fall election, we’ll be bringing you coverage of the most compelling elections—the battlegrounds we expect to have a meaningful effect…

  • Alaskans to vote in ranked-choice U.S. House election as they decide whether to repeal ranked-choice-voting system

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    Welcome to the Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Alaskans to vote in ranked-choice U.S. House election as they also decide on a measure that would repeal the system’s use in future elections  With 26 days to go until the Fall election,…

  • Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #130

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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 year-round school schedules In this section, we curate reporting,…

  • Michigan Supreme Court elections will determine whether Democrats or Republicans control the Court

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, Oct. 9, Brew.  By: Ethan Sorell Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Michigan Supreme Court elections will determine whether Democrats or Republicans control the Court  With 27 days to go until the Fall election, we’ll be bringing you coverage of the most compelling elections — the…

  • Missouri withdraws appeal in ESG lawsuit

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    ESG developments this week Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of ESG stories that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. In the states Missouri withdraws appeal in ESG lawsuit Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) announced the state will withdraw its appeal of a court ruling overturning two anti-ESG investment rules. The…

  • Ten states to decide education-related measures this November

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, Brew.  By: Ethan Rice Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Ten states to decide education-related measures this November This November, voters in 10 states will decide 11 statewide education-related ballot measures—the most since 2018.  In 2000 and again in 2006, voters decided on…