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  • The Runoff Report: GA runoff candidates weigh in on COVID relief bill

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    Note: The Runoff Report will be back Monday, Dec. 28. Happy holidays! Republicans have secured 50 seats in the next U.S. Senate compared to Democrats’ 48 (including two independents who caucus with them). Control of the next Senate comes down to Georgia’s runoff elections. In The Runoff Report, we provide the latest on each race…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: December 23, 2020

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    Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Louisiana (divided government): Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) extended the state’s modified Phase 2 reopening through Jan. 13, 2021. The modified phase limits restaurants, retailers, gyms, personal care businesses, and movie theaters to 50% capacity.…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: December 22, 2020

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    Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. New Jersey (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Phil Murphy extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order through Jan. 20. North Carolina (divided government): On Monday, Dec. 21, Gov. Roy Cooper (D) signed an order allowing restaurants, bars, and…

  • The Runoff Report: All about GA runoff polling

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    Republicans have secured 50 seats in the next U.S. Senate compared to Democrats’ 48 (including two independents who caucus with them). Control of the next Senate comes down to Georgia’s runoff elections. In The Runoff Report, we provide the latest on each race and the fight for Senate control. SurveyUSA released new poll results for…

  • The Runoff Report: Kamala Harris, Nikki Haley, and Ivanka Trump in Georgia

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    Republicans have secured 50 seats in the next U.S. Senate compared to Democrats’ 48 (including two independents who caucus with them). Control of the next Senate comes down to Georgia’s runoff elections. In The Runoff Report, we provide the latest on each race and the fight for Senate control. Regular election updates David Perdue campaigned…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: December 21, 2020

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    Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Connecticut (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Ned Lamont (D) issued an executive order requiring travelers from all states except New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island to self-quarantine for 10 days upon arrival in Connecticut, effective Dec.…

  • Office of Personnel Management continues implementation of Trump’s civil service executive orders

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    The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on December 17 issued a proposed rule aimed at continuing the implementation of President Donald Trump’s (R) 2018 civil service executive orders.  The proposed rule prioritizes federal employee performance over length of service in decisions concerning a reduction in force—a principle set forth in Executive Order 13839, “Promoting Accountability and Streamlining Removal…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: December 18, 2020

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    Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. California (Democratic trifecta): The state added the Bay Area to its regional stay-at-home order effective Dec. 17 at 11:59 p.m. The restrictions will last until at least Jan. 7. The Bay Area is the fourth…

  • The Runoff Report: Nearly 76,000 new voters have registered in Georgia since Nov. 3

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    Republicans have secured 50 seats in the next U.S. Senate compared to Democrats’ 48 (including two independents who caucus with them). Control of the next Senate comes down to Georgia’s runoff elections. In The Runoff Report, we provide the latest on each race and the fight for Senate control. Regular election updates David Perdue will…

  • Ballotpedia’s Weekly Transition Tracker: December 12-December 18, 2020

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    Prior to taking office on January 20, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden (D) and his team must prepare for the transition between presidential administrations, including selecting senior White House staff and appointees to top government positions. In 2016, there were 1,714 government positions subject to presidential appointment: 1,242 positions required Senate confirmation and 472 did not.…