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  • 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…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: March 22, 2021

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Maine (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Janet Mills (D) announced residents age 50 and older will be eligible for vaccinations starting March 23. On April 19, all residents age 16 and older can get vaccinated. Maryland (divided government): Residents 60 and older will become eligible…

  • Senate to vote on Walsh’s nomination for labor secretary

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    March 22, 2021: The Senate is expected to vote on the nomination of Marty Walsh for secretary of labor on Monday evening. Every weekday, Ballotpedia is tracking key presidential appointments, executive actions, and policy developments from the Biden administration. No confirmation hearings are scheduled on Monday. The Senate is expected to vote on the nomination…

  • The Daily Brew: One year ago – how state governments responded to COVID

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    Welcome to the Monday, March 22, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: COVID-19 policy changes – one year ago this week Register for our election systems briefing on Wednesday  Three challenge Pittsburgh mayor in Democratic primary COVID-19 policy changes – one year ago this week One year ago tomorrow—March…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: March 19, 2021

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    The next 72 hours What is changing in the next 72 hours? Alabama (Republican trifecta): Residents age 55 or older and people ages 16-64 with state-defined, high-risk underlying conditions will be eligible for vaccination starting March 22. Florida (Republican trifecta): On Friday, March 19, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced that people 50 and older will…

  • Public employee strike bill enacted

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    West Virginia public employee strike bill enacted without governor’s signature West Virginia Senate Bill 11, which makes public employee strikes illegal, was enacted on March 16 without Gov. Jim Justice’s (R) signature. It will go into effect on June 2.  About the bill Senate Bill 11 codified the 1990 West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals…

  • Senate confirms Becerra for HHS secretary with 50-49 vote

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    March 19, 2021: The Senate confirmed Xavier Becerra as secretary of health and human services on Thursday by a vote of 50-49. 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 government positions. In 2020,…

  • Daily Brew: COVID vaccine eligibility by state

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    A look at COVID-19 vaccine eligibility by state  Note: In some states, vaccine eligibility varies by county. The data in the map above shows the loosest restrictions in each state and may not reflect statewide accessibility. Over the past year, we’ve covered many ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected political and civic life in…

  • 21 states sue Biden over Keystone XL pipeline permit

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    March 18, 2021: Twenty-one states filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration for revoking the presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. 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 government positions. In 2020,…

  • The Daily Brew: Comparing votes on Trump, Biden Cabinet nominees

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    Welcome to the Thursday, March 18, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: How senators from the opposite party voted on Trump, Biden Cabinet nominees Roundup of measures on the May 1 ballot in Austin, Texas Minnesota GOP chair candidates allege conflicts of interest How senators from the opposite party…