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Bargaining in Blue: Seattle aims to enact new CBA three years after expiration date
Bargaining in Blue, a monthly newsletter from Ballotpedia, provides news and information on police collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), including the latest news, policy debates, and insights from Ballotpedia’s analysis of police CBAs in all 50 states and the top 100 cities by population. In this month’s edition of Bargaining...
Georgia voters to decide on measure increasing personal property tax exemption from $7,500 to $20,000
The Georgia State Legislature passed a bill that would increase the personal property tax exemption from $7,500 to $20,000. The increase requires voter approval at the general election in Nov. 2024. The measure was introduced into the state Legislature as House Bill 808 (HB 808). On Feb. 26, 2024, the...
Forty-one governors have given their State of the State addresses so far
Welcome to the Thursday, March 28, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Forty-one governors have given their State of the State addresses so far. Shomari Figures and Anthony Daniels are running in the Democratic primary runoff in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District.
Texas education fund pulls $8.5 billion from BlackRock
The Texas Permanent School Fund (TPSF) on March 19, 2024, pulled roughly $8.5 billion from BlackRock’s asset management. Texas State Board of Education Chairman Aaron Kinsey (R) argued that since BlackRock supported environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) investing through its boycott of the fossil fuel industry, state law prohibited BlackRock from managing public funds. BlackRock responded with a thread on Twitter/X and a letter to Kinsey and the TPSF, arguing the move was not in the best financial interest of the school fund. The move raised the total of Republican state funds withdrawn from BlackRock’s management to more than $13 billion.
Idaho voters to decide on amendment prohibiting noncitizen voting
Idaho voters will decide on a constitutional amendment on Nov. 5, 2024, that would prohibit noncitizen voting in elections. The amendment would add language to the Idaho Constitution saying, “No person who is not a citizen of the United States shall be a qualified elector in any election held within the state of Idaho.”
Stacy, Minn., to elect new city council, mayor following recent annexation of nearby township
On April 9, voters in Stacy, Minn., will head to the polls to cast their ballots in a special election for city council. Uniquely, all four council positions and the mayorship are in play. This is because the City of Stacy recently annexed neighboring Lent Township. Judge Jessica Palmer-Denig approved...
Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #103
Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance. On the issues: The debate over four-day school weeks. In your district: reader replies on preparing citizens. School board filing deadlines, election results, and recall certifications. An introduction to the...
California Proposition 1 is the eighth-closest statewide ballot measure election since at least 1908, with a margin of 0.38%
California Proposition 1 was approved by a vote of 50.19% to 49.81%—a 0.38% marginas of March 26 with more than 95% of the vote accounted for. Fifteen days after the election, the Associated Press called Proposition 1 as approved. Proposition 1 joins 16 other California statewide measures decided by a margin of less than 0.5% of the vote. It is the eighth-closest statewide ballot measure election in the state.
Twenty-four states have adopted 59 election-related laws this year
Welcome to the Wednesday, March 27, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Twenty-four states have adopted 59 election-related laws this year. Twenty-two candidates running in the Democratic primary for Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District. Amendment to create Georgia Tax Court will be...
Economy and Society March 26, 2024: Texas education fund pulls $8.5 billion from BlackRockEconomy and Society March 26, 2024: ESG developments this week
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. In Washington, D.C. House Judiciary Committee subpoenas As You Sow. The House Judiciary...
19 state legislative incumbents have lost to primary challengers so far, fewer than in 2022
Welcome to the Tuesday, March 26, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. 19 state legislative incumbents have lost to primary challengers so far, fewer than in 2022. Six primary runoff races in Texas have a 100% Candidate Connection Survey rate. Democratic party...
Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS concludes March 2024 sitting
Welcome to the March 25 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. Dearest gentle reader, we hope you’re ready. We have a number of updates for you as SCOTUS closes its March 2024 sitting. Let’s get right to it and gavel in!
All candidates for North Carolina Treasurer complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election for North Carolina Treasurer — Brad Briner (R) and Wesley Harris (D) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
All candidates for California State Assembly District 19 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election for California State Assembly District 19 — David Lee (D) and Catherine Stefani (D) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
All candidates for West Virginia House of Delegates District 96 Republican primary complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both of the candidates running in the May 14, 2024, Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 96 — Tanner Rogers (R) and Lisa White (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
All candidates for U.S. House Mississippi District 2 Republican primary runoff complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both of the candidates running in the April 2, 2024, Republican primary runoff for Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District — Ronald Eller (R) and Andrew S. Smith (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
All candidates for California State Assembly District 30 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election for California State Assembly District 30 — Incumbent Dawn Addis (D) and Dalila Epperson (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
All candidates for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction — Mo Green (D) and Michele Morrow (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
All candidates for North Carolina House of Representatives District 94 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 94 — Blair Eddins (R) and Steve Moree (D) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
All candidates for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge — David Schenck (R) and Holly Taylor (D) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
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