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U.S. weekly unemployment insurance claims rise to 231,000

New applications for U.S. unemployment insurance benefits rose 13,000 for the week ending Nov. 11 to a seasonally adjusted 231,000. The previous week’s figure was revised up by 1,000 to 218,000. The four-week moving average as of Nov. 11 rose 7,750 from the previous week’s revised average to 220,250.

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Ballotpedia’s exclusive deep dive into Nov. 2023 school board elections, part two: Virginia

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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Texas roundup

Texas is holding elections, including for state legislative offices, on March 5, 2024. A number of candidates running in these elections 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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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Colorado roundup

Colorado is holding elections, including for state legislative offices, on Nov. 5, 2024. A number of candidates running in these elections 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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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Florida roundup

Florida is holding elections, including for state legislative offices, on Aug. 20, 2024. A number of candidates running in these elections 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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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: North Carolina roundup

North Carolina is holding elections, including for state executive offices, on March 5, 2024. A number of candidates running in these elections 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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71 candidates filed for federal and statewide offices last week

Seventy-one people declared candidacies for federal or statewide offices in the past week, 42 more than last week. All of these candidates declared before their state’s official filing deadline.

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New York will require ballot measure questions to not exceed an eighth-grade reading level

Starting in 2024, New York will implement new language requirements for state ballot questions. On Nov. 17, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed Senate Bill 1381 (SB 1381), which requires state ballot measure questions to be written using clear language and not exceed an eighth-grade reading level. In the Legislature,…

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SCOTUS takes up second Chevron case, bump stock ban challenge

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

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Landry (R) defeats Collins-Greenup (D) in Nov. 18 general election for Louisiana Secretary of State

Nancy Landry (R) defeated Gwen Collins-Greenup (D) in the Nov. 18 general election for Louisiana Secretary of State. As of Nov. 18, Landry received 67% of the vote to Collins-Greenup’s 33%. Incumbent Kyle Ardoin (R) did not for re-election.

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Ballotpedia’s exclusive deep dive into Nov. 2023 school board elections, part one: Minnesota

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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 November 13- November 17.

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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, November 17, 2023

Publishing note: We will not be sending a Nov. 24 edition in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, but our coverage of election-related legislation and news will resume on Dec.1.

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Federal Register weekly update: More than 25,000 documents added so far in 2023

The Federal Register is a daily journal of federal government activity that includes presidential documents, proposed and final rules, and public notices. It is a common measure of an administration’s regulatory activity, accounting for both regulatory and deregulatory actions.

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The impact of 2023’s elections on future statewide ballot measures

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House Republicans continue pushback against ESG considerations in retirement plans

House Republicans again pushed back on the Biden administration’s rule allowing ESG considerations in investments governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on the matter on November 7. The Republicans on the committee released a statement after…

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Tracker: Article III federal judicial nominations by president by days in office since 2001

There were 890 authorized federal judicial posts and 64 vacancies as of November 15, 2023. Sixty-three of those were for Article III judgeships. This report is limited to Article III courts, where appointees are confirmed to lifetime judgeships. From October 16 to November 15, 2023:

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Ballot measure roundup: Wisconsin

As of Nov. 14, three ballot measures have been certified for Wisconsin’s statewide ballot in 2024, including three new certifications Ballotpedia tracked from Nov. 8-14. All three measures are legislatively referred constitutional amendments on the ballot, two on April 2, 2024, and one on Nov. 5, 2024. The three ballot…

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Mayorships in two of the 100 largest U.S. cities changed party control in Nov. 7 elections

Thirteen of the 100 largest U.S. cities by population held general elections for mayor on Nov. 7, 2023. These elections resulted in party control of the mayor’s office changing in two cities. In Wichita, Kansas, Libertarian Lily Wu defeated incumbent Democratic mayor Brandon Whipple, and in Spokane, Washington, Democrat Lisa…

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State governors issue 40 executive orders from Oct. 30-Nov. 12

State governors issued 40 executive orders from Oct. 30-Nov. 12. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) led the field with nine, followed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) with eight. Governors in 33 states issued the fewest orders with zero.

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Two incumbents, one challenger win election to Woodland Park School District RE-2 school board

Incumbent Mick Bates, incumbent Cassie Kimbrell, and Keegan Barkley won election to the Woodland Park School District RE-2 school board in Teller County, Colorado, on Nov. 7, 2023. Three districts were up for election: District A, District C, and District D.

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Seven candidates have filed to appear on Arkansas’ Democratic presidential primary ballot

The filing deadline for the Arkansas Democratic presidential primary passed on Nov. 14, 2023. Seven candidates have met the initial qualification criteria to appear on the March 5, 2024, ballot. In order to file, candidates had to submit paperwork to the secretary of state and state party, and submit either…

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Nine candidates have filed to appear on Arkansas’ Republican presidential primary ballot

The filing deadline for the Arkansas Republican presidential primary passed on November 14, 2023. Nine candidates qualified to appear on the March 5, 2024, ballot. In order to qualify, candidates had to submit paperwork and pay a $25,000 filing fee to the state party.

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Eleven candidates have filed to appear on Georgia’s Republican presidential primary ballot

The filing deadline for the Georgia Republican presidential primary passed on Nov. 12, 2023. Eleven candidates qualified to appear on the March 12, 2024, ballot. In order to qualify, candidates had to submit paperwork and pay a recommended $25,000 voluntary contribution to the state party.

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2023 had the second-most local RCV ballot measures since 1965

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