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Since 1898, voters in 30 states have decided on 42 constitutional amendments to create state initiative and referendum processes
Welcome to the Wednesday, Feb. 5, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Since 1898, voters in 30 states have decided on 42 constitutional amendments to create state initiative and referendum processes Since 1898, voters in 30 states have decided on 42 constitutional amendments to create state…
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Bargaining in Blue
In this month’s edition of Bargaining in Blue: On the beat Louisville Metro police union files motion opposing DOJ consent decree regarding police reform The River City Fraternal Order of Police filed a motion in federal court on Dec. 27 to intervene in a consent decree signed by Louisville city officials and the Department of…
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An early look at election administration state legislation activity
Welcome to the Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, Brew. By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: An early look at election administration state legislation activity As we head into the third week of 2025, about half of the state legislatures around the country have begun their 2025 legislative sessions.…
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ICYMI: Top stories of the week
A comprehensive look at all ballot measures in California from 1910 to 2024 Ballotpedia’s comprehensive inventory of all California ballot measures spans from 1910, the year before the state adopted the initiative and referendum process, to 2024. In that time, Californians decided on 1,306 ballot measures, approving 752 and defeating 554. Ballotpedia’s Historical Ballot Measure…
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2024 marks three-year low in elected officials targeted for recall
In 2024, Ballotpedia tracked the fewest recall efforts and officials targeted for recall since 2020. From January 1 through December 20, 2024, 244 recall efforts were launched against 381 officials. This was higher than the 238 efforts targeting 301 officials in 2020, but it marks the third consecutive year of decline since the 2021 peak,…
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ICYMI: Top stories of the week
The 2024 Cookie Election winner… Sugar Cookie This year’s Cookie Election was close enough to have many of us hanging on the edge of our seats. With 100% of precincts reporting, a winner has emerged: Sugar Cookie wins Ballotpedia’s 2024 Holiday Cookie Election with 29.5% of the vote. Here are the final results as of…
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Checks and Balances, December 2024
In this edition of Checks and Balances: Federal stories: State stories: Commentary: Regulatory Tally: In Washington President-elect Trump announces Department of Government Efficiency creation What’s the story? President-elect Donald Trump (R) on Nov. 12 announced the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to advise the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on cutting…
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Bargaining in Blue
In this month’s edition of Bargaining in Blue: On the beat Colorado Department of Labor and Employment finds police management guilty of unfair labor practices The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) on Nov. 1 released a determination finding the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office guilty of unfair labor practices. Sheriff Darren Weekly, Undersheriff David…
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ICYMI: Top stories of the week
We’re back! Ballotpedia’s Holiday Cookie Election has begun. Cast your vote today! We are stocking up on flour, breaking out the sprinkles, and dusting off the cookie cutters. ‘Tis the season for holiday cookies! Do you have a favorite cookie, maybe one to pair with a cup of cocoa? Last year, incumbent Chocolate Cookie defeated…