Category: Federal
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U.S. Supreme Court releases December argument calendar
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) on Sept. 20 released the December argument calendar for the 2021-2022 term, scheduling nine cases for argument. The court will hear nine hours of oral argument between Nov. 29 and Dec. 8. Click the links below to learn more about the cases: Nov. 29 Becerra v. Empire…
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Federal Register weekly update: 14 new significant rules
The Federal Register is a daily journal of federal government activity that includes presidential documents, proposed and final rules, and public notices. It is a common measure of an administration’s overall regulatory activity, accounting for both regulatory and deregulatory actions. From Sept. 13 through Sept. 17, the Federal Register grew by 1,234 pages for a…
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U.S. Rep. Anthony Gonzalez (R) will not seek re-election in 2022
On Sept. 16, 2021, U.S. Rep. Anthony Gonzalez (R) announced he would not seek re-election in 2022. Gonzalez, who represents Ohio’s 16th Congressional District, said his choice to not seek re-election was a result of the current political environment: “Politically the environment is so toxic, especially in our own party right now,” he said. “You…
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U.S. Census Bureau releases easier-to-use format of 2020 census data on Sept. 16
The U.S. Census Bureau released data from the 2020 census in an easier-to-use format to both the states and the public at data.census.gov on Sept. 16. The Census Bureau also delivered DVDs and flash drives of the data to state legislatures and redistricting authorities. It had previously announced that it would release this summary data…
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U.S. Senate confirms two nominees to federal district courts
The U.S. Senate confirmed two of President Joe Biden’s (D) federal judicial nominees to Article III courts on Sept. 14. To date, 11 of Biden’s appointees have been confirmed. David Estudillo, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, by a vote of 54-41. Angel Kelley, U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts,…
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Federal Register weekly update: Tops 50,000 pages
The Federal Register is a daily journal of federal government activity that includes presidential documents, proposed and final rules, and public notices. It is a common measure of an administration’s overall regulatory activity, accounting for both regulatory and deregulatory actions. From Sept. 6 through Sept. 10, the Federal Register grew by 934 pages for a…
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A look back at government responses to the coronavirus pandemic, September 14-18, 2020
Although the first case of COVID-19 in the U.S. was confirmed on Jan. 21, 2020, it wasn’t until March when the novel coronavirus upended life for most Americans. Throughout the year, states issued stay-at-home orders, closed schools, restricted travel, issued mask mandates, and changed election dates. Here are the policy changes that happened September 14-18,…
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President Biden announces eight additional nominees for Article III judgeships
President Joe Biden (D) announced his intent to nominate eight individuals to Article III judgeships on Sept. 8. With the addition of these eight, Biden has nominated a total of 41 individuals to Article III judgeships since the start of his term. To date, nine of Biden’s nominees have been confirmed by the U.S. Senate.…
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SCOTUS announces it will hear oral arguments in person
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) announced on Sept. 8 that it would hear oral arguments in person for the first time since March 4, 2020, for its October, November, and December sittings. However, the court will not be open to the public, in accordance with its current precautions in response to COVID-19.…