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Introducing a new Ballotpedia project for America’s 250th anniversary: “The Blueprints of Democracy”
Welcome to the Friday, Feb. 20, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Introducing a new Ballotpedia project for America’s 250th anniversary: “The Blueprints of Democracy” Ballotpedia is marking America's 250th anniversary with a new initiative we've been building for months — and today marks our open…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #192
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 whether the state superintendent of education should be an…
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Wells Fargo moves proxy voting in-house
On Jan. 29, 2026, Wells Fargo announced that its Wealth & Investment Management division launched a proprietary system to manage proxy voting internally, ending its use of outside proxy advisory services. The firm said it will now direct proxy voting for index funds and other managed products where Wells Fargo invests and votes on behalf…
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Federal judge grants injunction against USDA in Minnesota SNAP case
Minnesota eligibility status case On Jan. 14, a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota granted a preliminary injunction against the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in a case regarding funding and eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the state. The injunction blocks the USDA…
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Voting requirements related to citizenship vary across the U.S. — here's how
Voters in at least three states will decide on constitutional amendments that would prohibit noncitizen voting, with a fourth state potentially joining them in the weeks ahead. Here's a look at how voting requirements related to citizenship vary across the U.S. In November 2026, voters in Arkansas, Kansas, and South Dakota will decide on constitutional…
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1,990 candidates responded to Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025
Since 2018, Ballotpedia has invited candidates to participate in our Candidate Connection initiative. We survey candidates across all levels of government to help voters better understand how candidates intend to govern and what motivates them on both a personal and political level. A total of 1,990 candidates from 40 states and the District of Columbia…
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China launches first corporate climate disclosure standards
On Jan. 5, China's Ministry of Finance released the country’s first national corporate climate report framework, titled Corporate Sustainable Disclosure Standard No. 1 – Climate (Trial). The standard sets voluntary guidelines for companies to disclose climate-related information and is intended to align with international reporting frameworks. The framework will start on a voluntary, trial basis,…
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Iowa indicates participation in federal school choice tax credit program
On Jan. 5, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) announced that the state would participate in the U.S. school choice tax credit scholarship program, which the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) established when President Donald Trump (R) signed the bill into law in July 2025. The announcement makes Iowa the sixth state to indicate participation…
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Rep. Dan Newhouse becomes the 43rd U.S. House member who is not running for re-election in 2026
Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) announced on Dec. 17, 2025, that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. On his retirement, Newhouse posted on X, "I am announcing today that I will not seek reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. Serving the Fourth District of Washington has been the…
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Miami voters approve mayoral term limit change
On Nov. 4, voters in Miami, Florida, approved Referendum 4, which amended the city charter and established lifetime term limits for the mayor and city commissioners. The vote was 79.1% to 20.9%. Before the measure, Miami mayors and city commissioners could serve two consecutive four-year terms and could run again after a four-year break. As…