Year: 2021

  • Senate expected to vote today on first Biden judicial appointments

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    Welcome to the Monday, June 7, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Senate set to confirm first federal judges appointed by President Biden COVID-19 policy changes and events one year ago this week Noah Valenstein resigns as secretary of Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection Senate set to confirm first…

  • The State and Local Tap: New Jersey, Virginia to hold statewide primaries June 8

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    Our weekly summary of state & local news previews the statewide primaries in New Jersey and Virginia on June 8, municipal election runoffs taking place on June 5 in Texas, and updates to the recall effort against California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). Read all about it in this week’s edition of the State & Local…

  • The Federal Tap: Stansbury wins special election in New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District

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    Our weekly summary of federal news looks at the resignation of U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers and the latest on the nomination of Eric Lander as OSTP director. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the Federal Tap. Melanie Ann Stansbury wins special election in New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District Melanie Ann Stansbury (D)…

  • Virginia municipal primaries to be held June 8 

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    The municipal primary elections in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Richmond in Virginia are scheduled for June 8. Candidates are competing to advance to the general election scheduled for Nov. 2.  The filing deadline to run for major party candidates passed on March 25. For minor party and independent candidates, the filing deadline is Aug.…

  • Eleven incumbents file to run for re-election to offices in King County, Wash.

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    The filing deadline passed on May 21 to run for elected office in King County, Wash. Candidates filed for the following positions: • Mayor of Seattle • Seattle City Attorney • Seattle City Council Position 8 At-Large • Seattle City Council Position 9 At-Large • Port of Seattle Commission Position 1 • Port of Seattle…

  • Ballotpedia releases federal judicial vacancy count for May 2021

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    In this month’s federal judicial vacancy count, Ballotpedia tracked nominations, confirmations, and vacancies in Article III courts from May 1 to June 1. Ballotpedia publishes the federal judicial vacancy count at the start of each month. HIGHLIGHTS • Vacancies: There have been six new judicial vacancies since the April 2021 report. There are 82 vacancies…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #260: June 4, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in coronavirus restrictions in New Jersey A vaccine incentive initiative in Washington COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year  We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to vaccine-related policies. We will keep you abreast of major developments—especially…

  • Union Station: Missouri Supreme Court voids public-sector collective bargaining law

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    Missouri Supreme Court voids public-sector collective bargaining law  On June 1, the Missouri Supreme Court voted 5-2 to uphold a lower court ruling overturning a 2018 state law that exempted public safety labor unions from new requirements applying to other public-sector unions.  House Bill No.1413 was a Republican-sponsored public-sector collective bargaining law that exempted public…

  • Massachusetts, Ohio end face-covering requirements

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    Two states ended statewide public mask requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated people between May 29 and June 4. Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) ended the statewide mask mandate on May 29, along with other COVID-19 restrictions on businesses and individuals. The state will still require masks in state offices open to the public, schools and…

  • Amy Beard appointed commissioner of Indiana’s Department of Insurance

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    Amy Beard assumed office on June 2 as commissioner of the Indiana Department of Insurance. Governor Eric Holcomb (R) appointed Beard to the position in May to replace outgoing commissioner Stephen Robertson. Robertson announced in April he would resign as commissioner, effective June 1. Beard has worked at Indiana’s Department of Insurance since 2013, serving…