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Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS Begins their April 2023 Sitting
Welcome to the April 17 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’ve got a jam-packed week ahead of us as we near the end of the argument calendar for this term. So grab a seat, dear readers, and…
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Union Station: Four states advance bills prohibiting public-sector union dues deductions
In today’s Union Station: A look at bills advanced in four states to prohibit public-sector employers from deducting union dues from employee wages, A U.S. district judge strikes two Indiana laws affecting teachers union members, and Three public-sector union cases we’re watching at the Supreme Court. And as always, a rundown of every action taken…
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Economy and Society, April 11, 2023: Tennessee joins open letter opposing ESG
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 the states SFOF CEO pushes back on ESG Derek Kreifels, the CEO of the…
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Update on this year’s and next year’s ballot measure certifications
As of April 9, 2023, six statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in three states for elections in 2023. That’s the same as the average number (6) certified at this point in other odd-numbered years from 2011 to 2021. For 2024, 26 statewide measures have been certified in 15 states. That’s seven more…
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Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for April 1
Welcome to the April 10 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’ve got your federal vacancy count ready to go! So let’s roll up our sleeves and gavel on in. Follow Ballotpedia on Twitter or subscribe to the…
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Madison, Wisconsin, general election results
The general for Madison, Wisconsin, was on April 4, 2023. The primary was held on Feb. 21 and the filing deadline to run was on Jan. 3. Candidates competed for all 20 Madison Common Council seats. Of the 20 races, incumbents won re-election in 12. Candidates also ran for mayor of Madison. Incumbent Satya Rhodes-Conway…
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Donor Privacy and Disclosure Digest: April 2023
Welcome to Ballotpedia’s Donor Privacy and Disclosure Digest! This monthly newsletter provides news and information on key policy changes, a breakdown of state legislation, and an overview of pivotal legal decisions and case developments. In this issue, you’ll find: Americans for Prosperity sues over Arizona ballot measure: A district court lawsuit challenges the state’s donor…
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Economy and Society, April 4, 2023: Ballotpedia launches database of asset management companies that contract with state pensions
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 At Ballotpedia Ballotpedia launches database of asset management companies that contract with state pensions Today,…
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One state may see a new official flag
Welcome to the Tuesday, March 28, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Utah governor signs bill adopting new state flag, veto referendum filed against it Texas Education Agency assumes control of Houston Independent School District Nine candidates filed for congressional and state offices last week Utah governor signs bill…
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ICYMI: Top stories of the week
Each week, we bring you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of March 20-March 24. Biden issues first veto of his presidency On March 20, President Joe Biden (D) vetoed the first legislation of his presidency, sending a measure back to…