Category: Newsletters

  • Here’s who is in line to replace your governor in the event of a vacancy

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    Welcome to the Friday, March 31, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: In five states, the state superintendent of schools is included in the gubernatorial line of succession  U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin becomes Paul Vallas’ first congressional endorsement in Chicago mayoral runoff  #FridayTrivia: How many bills related to voter…

  • Florida becomes fourth state in 2023 to expand ESA program

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    Welcome to the Thursday, March 30, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Florida expands education savings account (ESA) program What to expect in Tuesday’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election Listen to our interview with Transparency USA’s Tracy Marshall for On the Ballot, our weekly podcast Florida expands education savings account…

  • Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #54

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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: On the issues: The debate over Los Angeles school union strikes Share candidate endorsements with us!  School board filing deadlines, election results, and recall certifications A look at Oklahoma’s April…

  • This year’s absentee/mail-in ballot request deadlines

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, March 29, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at absentee/mail-in ballot request deadlines in the eight states holding statewide elections this year  North Dakota enacts a plain language requirement for ballot measure summaries  An update on last week’s additions to the Federal Register…

  • House fails to overturn veto of ESG legislation

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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. House fails to overturn veto of ESG legislation The House of Representatives…

  • Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS Closes March 2023 Sitting

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    Welcome to the March 27th edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. Where has the time gone, dear reader? We’re already nearing the end of our March sitting. As always, there’s a lot to catch up on, so let’s…

  • New Jersey’s statewide filing deadline is today

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    Welcome to the Monday, March 27, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: New Jersey’s statewide filing deadline is today Our Election Administration Legislation Tracker helps you stay informed about your state’s election-related bills  Both Denver City Council District 5 candidates have completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey New Jersey’s statewide…

  • The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, March 24, 2023

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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 legislative activity, nationwide trends, and recent news. In today’s issue, you’ll find:  Legislative activity: About the bills acted on this week and a big-picture look at all the bills we…

  • South Carolina legislature considers amendment to appoint rather than elect state comptroller

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    Welcome to the Friday, March 24, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: South Carolina legislature considers amendment to appoint rather than elect state comptroller Recall effort against New Orleans mayor fails to qualify for the ballot #FridayTrivia: How many vetoes has Congress overridden in U.S. history? South Carolina legislature…

  • Biden issues first veto of his presidency

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, March 22, Brew.  Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Biden issues first veto of his presidency Voters in El Paso, Texas, to decide on a charter amendment to require the city to consider climate change  Robe & Gavel—your one-stop shop for SCOTUS and other judicial news  …