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Previewing Thursday’s special election primaries to fill vacancies created after state lawmakers were expelled
Welcome to the Monday, June 12, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A preview of Thursday’s special election primaries to fill vacancies created after state lawmakers were expelled Partisan count: 54.94% of state legislators were Republican and 43.33% were Democratic at the end of May States continue to outpace…
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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. But first… When Ballotpedia launched 15 years ago, it started small, focused on ballot measures. Now it’s a vital service used by one in four Americans, covering federal and state elections, municipal elections in the country’s largest cities,…
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More absentee ballot drop box legislation introduced in 2023 than 2022
State legislators have introduced more legislation regulating the availability and security of absentee ballot drop boxes this year than in 2022. Legislators have introduced 34 bills related to ballot drop boxes in 2023. Three (9%) of these bills have become law. At this point in 2022, legislators had introduced 26 bills, and two (8%) had…
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House Oversight Committee holds ESG hearing
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 Oversight Committee holds ESG hearing The House Oversight Committee on May…
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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, May 5, 2023
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…
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Donor Privacy and Disclosure Digest: May 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: Indiana Legislature passes privacy bill: HB1212 would prevent governments from acquiring or disclosing donor’s personal information.…
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Voters to decide on possible changes to citizen-initiative process
Welcome to the Tuesday, April 18, Brew. By: Samuel Wonacott and Douglas Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: North Dakota voters to decide changes to ballot measure process in 2024 Delaware approves amendment updating state legislative residency requirements 33 candidates filed for federal and statewide offices last week North…
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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…