Year: 2021

  • Alaska adopts final state legislative map

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    On Nov. 10, 2021, the Alaska Redistricting Board adopted a new legislative map outlining the state’s 20 Senate districts and 40 House districts as part of the 2020 redistricting cycle. While the new map has been enacted, there will now be a 30-day period during which interested parties may file legal challenges against the new…

  • Texas Gov. Abbott appoints state supreme court justice

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    Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott (R) appointed Evan Young to the Texas State Supreme court on Nov. 1, 2021. Young assumed office on Nov. 9. Young’s appointment fills the vacancy created by Eva Guzman, who resigned from the court in June 2021 to run for Texas attorney general.  Under Texas law, the governor appoints a replacement…

  • The state legislative seats that flipped on Nov. 2

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    Welcome to the Monday, November 15, Brew.  By: Samuel Wonacott Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: The state legislative seats that changed parties on Nov. 2 Medicaid expansion initiative in South Dakota Clallam County, Wa., election results Redistricting update Eleven state legislative seats changed party hands on Nov. 2 On…

  • Fifth Circuit stays Biden administration coronavirus vaccine or testing requirement

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    Our weekly summary of federal news highlights the Fifth Circuit’s decision to stay the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement and SCOTUS’ accepting three more cases for argument. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the Federal Tap. Congress is in session Both the House and Senate are in session next week. Click…

  • Texas Gov. Abbott appoints Evan Young as state supreme court justice

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    Our weekly summary of state & local news highlights Gov. Abbott’s state supreme court justice appointment and Louisiana’s upcoming primaries. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the State & Local Tap. Ballot Measures Update Nov. 13 preview Voters in Louisiana will decide four statewide measures on Nov. 13. Louisiana Amendment 1, Creation…

  • Senate committee advances Federal Labor Relations Authority nominees

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    Senate committee advances Federal Labor Relations Authority nominees On Nov. 3, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced two nominees to serve on the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) and one nominee for FLRA general counsel. About the nominations  On July 13, 2021, President Joe Biden (D) re-nominated FLRA Chairman Ernest DuBester (D)…

  • Iowa State Senate special election called

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    A new state legislative special election has been added to our list. The special election is for the District 1 seat in the Iowa State Senate on Dec. 14, 2021. There is no primary, and the filing deadline is on Nov. 19.

  • Congressional redistricting authority passes to Virginia Supreme Court, legislators nominate special masters

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    The Virginia Supreme Court will now have the authority to draft new congressional maps in the state after the Virginia Redistricting Commission did not meet the Nov. 8, 2021, deadline to submit a plan for U.S. House districts. Under the constitutional amendment that established the commission, party leaders of the House of Delegates and Senate…

  • South Dakotans Decide Healthcare submit signatures for Medicaid expansion initiative

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    South Dakotans Decide Healthcare submitted 47,000 signatures for their Medicaid expansion initiative on Nov. 8, 2021, the deadline for initiated constitutional amendment petitions in South Dakota. To qualify for the ballot, 33,921 valid signatures are required. The measure would amend the constitution to require the state to provide Medicaid benefits to adults between 18 and…

  • Tomorrow’s elections in Louisiana

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    Welcome to the Friday, November 12, Brew.  By: Doug Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Louisiana’s primary elections being held tomorrow Detroit voters approve entheogenic plants and reparations measures and reject measure on initiative appropriations #FridayTrivia: In what month will the first candidate filing deadlines of the 2022 election…