Year: 2021

  • The Daily Brew: 2020 population estimates compared to 2010

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, March 24, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Looking at 2020 population estimates compared to 2010 Four more House incumbents not seeking re-election Indiana governor appoints secretary of state Looking at 2020 population estimates compared to 2010 You may have heard that results from the…

  • U.S. Supreme Court begins March argument sitting

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    This week, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) begins its March sitting. The court will hear cases remotely and provide audio livestreams of oral argument, continuing its safety protocols implemented at the start of the term in accordance with public health guidance related to COVID-19.  This week, SCOTUS will hear three hours of…

  • Two Congressmen announce retirement

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    U.S. Reps. Tom Reed (R-N.Y.), Filemon Vela (D-Texas), Mo Brooks (R-Ala.), and Jody Hice (R-Ga.), announced that they would not seek re-election in 2022. Their announcements brought the number of U.S. House members to rule out a 2022 run to five; Ann Kirkpatrick (D-Ariz.) announced she would not seek re-election March 12. Both Reed and…

  • U.S. House passes donor disclosure requirements as part of larger election policy bill

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    U.S. House passes donor disclosure requirements as part of larger election policy bill     On March 3, the U.S. House of Representatives approved HR1, legislation that would expand donor disclosure requirements for corporations, unions, and nonprofit groups making expenditures in federal elections. It is now pending in the U.S. Senate. What the bill would do Under…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: March 23, 2021

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Arizona (Republican trifecta): Gov. Doug Ducey (R) announced state-operated vaccination sites can start administering vaccines to residents 16 or older starting March 24. Currently, people 55 and older can make appointments at state sites. North Carolina (divided government): Individuals in Group 4, which…

  • Economy and Society: SEC broadening definition of materiality

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    ESG developments this week In Washington, D.C. SEC broadening definition of materiality In a March 15 speech given to the Center for American Progress, Acting SEC Chair Allison Herren Lee said that she was grateful for the opportunity “to reflect on the enhanced focus the SEC has brought to climate and ESG” and “on the…

  • 1.19 million signatures verified in Newsom recall

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    On March 19, the California Secretary of State’s office released an update on signature verification in the effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). According to the official report, 1.834 million signatures were turned in through March 11. Of those, 1.188 million were deemed valid. Another 380,060 signatures remain unprocessed. At least 1,495,709 signatures must…

  • New Mexico voters will decide whether to increase funding for early childhood education and public schools

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    On March 18, the New Mexico State Legislature voted to send a constitutional amendment to the ballot that would allocate 1.25% of the five-year average of year-end market values of the money in the Land Grant Permanent Fund (LGPF) to early childhood education and the public school permanent fund. Revenue in the LGPF comes from…

  • Young, Coloretti gain support for OMB director nomination

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    March 23, 2021: Outside groups advocate for Shalanda Young and Nani Coloretti for director of the Office of Management and Budget. Every weekday, Ballotpedia is tracking key presidential appointments, executive actions, and policy developments from the Biden administration. The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations is holding a confirmation hearing for Samantha Power for administrator of…

  • The Daily Brew: A way-too-early-look at 2022 ballot measures

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, March 23, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Nevada voters to decide tax measures in 2022 Louisiana special election results House Administration Committee to consider IA-02 results challenge Nevada voters to decide tax measures in 2022 So far, 10 statewide ballot measures have been certified…