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  • Four out of six eligible governors could run for a third term in 2026—the most since 1990

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, July 29, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Four out of six eligible governors could run for a third term in 2026—the most since 1990 On July 24, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) announced that he would not seek a third term…

  • The school year is about to begin—see how much your district received in federal pandemic relief

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    Welcome to the Monday, July 28, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: The school year is about to begin—see how much your district received in federal pandemic relief   Between 2020 and 2021, Congress provided roughly $190 billion in aid to K-12 school districts as part…

  • ICYMI: Top stories of the week

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    A look at state laws requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration In 1996, the U.S. Congress passed a law prohibiting noncitizens from voting in federal elections. However, it does not apply to state and local offices. In 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states cannot require proof of citizenship with federal registration forms.…

  • Five states hold elections on a day other than Tuesday

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    Welcome to the Friday, July 25, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Five states hold elections on a day other than Tuesday Regular Daily Brew readers know elections don’t always fall on a Tuesday. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the five states that hold…

  • Supreme Court changes agency power in 13 administrative state rulings

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    Welcome to the Thursday, July 24, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Supreme Court changes agency power in 13 administrative state rulings  The U.S. Supreme Court ended its October 2024 term on June 27, 2025.  During the term, the Court decided on a series of…

  • California Gov. Gavin Newsom is considering redistricting as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls a special session

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, July 23, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: California Gov. Gavin Newsom is considering redistricting as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls a special session On July 21, Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott (R) called a special legislative session to address multiple topics, including…

  • Forty-seven states have enacted deepfake legislation since 2019

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Forty-seven states have enacted deepfake legislation since 2019 As artificial intelligence (AI) has become more advanced, one topic that has become a growing political and social issue is the use of deepfakes. Deepfakes…

  • A look at state laws requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration

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    Welcome to the Monday, July 21, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at state laws requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration In March, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon (R) allowed HB 156—a law requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote—to become law without…

  • A look at the nation’s first federal private school choice program

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    Welcome to the Friday, July 18, 2025, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at the nation’s first federal private school choice program An extended version of the story appeared in Ballotpedia’s Hall Pass newsletter on July 16. Click here to read that version. Earlier…

  • U.S. Supreme Court grants the Trump administration’s 16th emergency order

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    Welcome to the Thursday, July 17, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: U.S. Supreme Court grants the Trump administration’s 16th emergency order On July 15, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education, et al., Applicants v. New York, et al.,…