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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…
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At least 15 Republican incumbents lost re-election in New Jersey and Virginia
Welcome to the Thursday, Nov. 6, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Good morning, Brew readers! In yesterday's Brew, we gave you an update on where things stood in some of this year's biggest elections. Today, we're back with more results and analysis. For more election results coverage and to stay up to date in the coming…
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State supreme court vacancy count for October 2025
In this month's state supreme court vacancy update, Ballotpedia tracked announced retirements, nominations, appointments, confirmations, and the swearing-in of justices from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31, 2025. Ballotpedia tracks court vacancies in all 52 state supreme courts. Announced retirements: During October 2025, one justice announced his retirement from the California Supreme Court. Candidates nominated, appointed,…
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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #179
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 teacher strikes In this section, we curate reporting, analysis,…