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James McAllister

Jacksonville

Senior Policy Reporter at Ballotpedia

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  • 1 week ago | news.ballotpedia.org | James McAllister

    A Texas bill that sought to shift the legal burden in shareholder lawsuits involving ESG policies failed in committee last week. The House Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee voted it down 9–1. If enacted, the bill would have been the first to make it easier for shareholders to challenge ESG-related decisions by requiring companies to prove those actions were financially—rather than politically—motivated. Click here to explore Ballotpedia’s ESG legislation tracker.

  • 1 week ago | news.ballotpedia.org | James McAllister

    Supreme Court hears case on nationwide injunctions tied to birthright citizenship orderMay 27, 2025 at 10:49 AMWhat happened? The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments May 15 in Trump v. CASA, Inc., a case challenging President Donald Trump’s (R) executive order restricting birthright citizenship. The case was consolidated with Trump v. Washington and Trump v. New Jersey, in which four and 18 states, respectively, filed lawsuits against the administration. The legal challenge centers on Trump’s Jan.

  • 3 weeks ago | news.ballotpedia.org | James McAllister

    The Department of Labor this month appointed Justin Danhof—a critic of ESG investing and a proxy voting and corporate engagement expert—as a senior policy advisor in the Employee Benefits Security Administration. Danhof’s appointment brings an anti-ESG voice into a role that shapes guidance for retirement plans.

  • 3 weeks ago | news.ballotpedia.org | James McAllister

    House subcommittee addresses proxy advisory firmsMay 11, 2025 at 10:31 AMThe House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets held a hearing last week on proxy advisory firms, which guide institutional investors on how to vote their shares. Opponents say proxy firms promote ESG priorities in shareholder votes—especially Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis, which control a combined 90% of the proxy advisory market.

  • 1 month ago | news.ballotpedia.org | James McAllister

    Fannie Mae—the Federal National Mortgage Association, a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE)—shut down its ESG department, firing over 30 employees, including Laurel Davis, head of the company’s mission and impact program. The closure follows similar moves at Freddie Mac and reflects a broader shift away from ESG and DEI initiatives promoted during the Biden administration.

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