Tag: Daily Brew

  • Thirty-four states require legislative review of all or some executive agency regulations

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    Welcome to the Friday, March 6, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Thirty-four states require legislative review of all or some executive agency regulations State legislatures oversee executive agency rulemaking through a variety of mechanisms. Legislatures may be tasked with reviewing regulations or explicitly approving them…

  • It's Election Day in Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: It's Election Day in Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas  Voters in Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas are headed to the polls today, March 3. In addition to kicking off the first statewide congressional and…

  • Indiana becomes the 18th state to ban ranked-choice voting

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    Welcome to the Monday, March 2, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Indiana becomes the 18th state to ban ranked-choice voting On Feb. 24, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) signed legislation prohibiting the use of ranked-choice voting (RCV) in the state, making it the 18th state…

  • Almost 32% of congressional incumbents not seeking re-election this year have endorsed a successor

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    Welcome to the Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Almost 32% of congressional incumbents not seeking re-election this year have endorsed a successor  On Feb. 24, U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.), who is not seeking re-election this year, endorsed Rob Adkerson (R)…

  • What to know about states that don't use primary elections to nominate candidates

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    Welcome to the Thursday, Feb. 26, Brew.  By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: What to know about states that don't use primary elections to nominate candidates Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas have their statewide primaries on March 3, kicking off the 2026 primary season. Generally, political parties…

  • Virginia redistricting amendment would shift four Republican-held congressional districts towards Democrats

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Virginia redistricting amendment would shift four Republican-held congressional districts towards Democrats In a special referendum election on April 21, Virginia voters could decide on a constitutional amendment that would allow the General Assembly…

  • New Mexico voters will decide whether to establish salaries for legislators after last deciding on such a measure in 1990

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, Feb. 24, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: New Mexico voters will decide whether to establish salaries for legislators after last deciding on such a measure in 1990 On Nov. 3, New Mexico voters will decide on a constitutional amendment that would…

  • Texas voters to decide on a combined 23 non-binding advisory questions in the March 3 primaries

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    Welcome to the Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Texas voters to decide on a combined 23 non-binding advisory questions in the March 3 primaries  On March 3, Texas voters will decide on a series of non-binding advisory questions that the state's…

  • Voters in two Wisconsin cities to decide on ballot measures related to data center development

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    Welcome to the Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, Brew.  By: Lara Bonatesta Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Voters in two Wisconsin cities to decide on ballot measures related to data center development The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a host of new political debates and questions in recent…

  • A look at this year's gubernatorial battlegrounds

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, Feb. 18, Brew. By: Briana Ryan Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at this year's gubernatorial battlegrounds This year, gubernatorial elections are happening in 36 states, including 18 where no incumbent is running for re-election. Currently, Democrats and Republicans each hold 18 of the…