Year: 2021

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: March 26, 2021

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    The next 72 hours What is changing in the next 72 hours? Connecticut (Democratic trifecta): Connecticut’s limit on early childhood class sizes will increase from 16 to 20 children on March 29. Gov. Ned Lamont (D) made the announcement on March 4. Hawaii (Democratic trifecta): Residents age 60 and older will be eligible for vaccination…

  • Teacher sues LA union over ‘defund the police’ stance

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    Teacher sues Los Angeles union over ‘defund the police’ stance On March 16, a Los Angeles teacher filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against his former union over its support for removing school police officers. Parties to the suit The plaintiff is Los Angeles public school teacher…

  • SCOTUS issues opinions in cases argued last October

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    The U.S. Supreme Court issued opinions on March 25 in cases argued at the start of the 2020 term. The only remaining undecided case from the October sitting is Google LLC v. Oracle America Inc. Consolidated cases Ford Motor Company v. Montana Eighth Judicial District Court and Ford Motor Company v. Bandemer originated from the…

  • Ballotpedia’s Weekly Transition Tracker: March 20-26, 2021

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    Every week, Ballotpedia is tracking key presidential appointments, executive actions, and policy developments from the Biden administration. The Senate confirmed Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as secretary of labor on Monday by a vote of 68-29. All 29 votes against his nomination came from Republicans. Kim Janey, a member of the Boston City Council, became the…

  • SCOTUS to hold argument session in May

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    The U.S. Supreme Court on March 25 scheduled one case for argument on May 4, the second year in a row the court will hear arguments in May. During the 2019-2020 term, the court heard 13 cases in May. The case, Terry v. United States, was originally scheduled for argument on April 20. The Biden…

  • Biden plans to run for reelection in 2024 with Harris

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    March 26, 2021: Joe Biden discussed the 2024 presidential election, voting rights legislation, economic recovery, immigration, and the filibuster in his first news conference as president. President Joe Biden (D) and his team have been preparing for the transition between presidential administrations since the election, including selecting senior White House staff and appointees to top…

  • The Daily Brew: 7 states allow all residents 16+ to get coronavirus vaccine

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    Welcome to the Friday, March 26, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: All residents 16+ now eligible for coronavirus vaccine in 7 states 2021’s only state superintendent election is on April 6 Oklahoma school board elections have lowest unopposed rate in 8 years All residents 16+ now eligible for…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: March 25, 2021

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Maine (Democratic trifecta): Beginning March 26, bars can resume indoor service under the Seated Food and Drink COVID-19 Checklist. Indoor entertainment venues will be allowed to operate at 50% capacity. That capacity limit will increase to 75% on May 24. Outdoor entertainment venues…

  • Oklahoma school board elections see lowest unopposed rate in eight-year cycle

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    In 2021, 48.6% of Oklahoma school board races covered by Ballotpedia will not be on the ballot due to lack of opposition, which is the lowest unopposed rate since Ballotpedia began tracking this figure in 2014. Thirty-five seats are up for election across 26 school districts included in Ballotpedia’s comprehensive coverage in 2021. Candidates ran…

  • Ohio governor appoints new utility commission chairwoman

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    Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) appointed former county judge Jenifer French as chairwoman of the state’s public utilities commission on March 19. French will fill a position that has been vacant since November, when former Chairman Sam Randazzo resigned. If confirmed by the state Senate, French’s term will run through April 10, 2024. French was…