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  • Bold Justice: SCOTUS grants review in 14 additional cases

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    We #SCOTUS, so you don’t have to The Supreme Court will hear two hours of oral arguments during the week of January 18 via teleconference with live audio. The court is conducting proceedings this way in accordance with public health guidance in response to COVID-19. Click the links below to read more about the specific…

  • Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew: 227 state legislative incumbents defeated Nov. 3

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    Welcome to the Monday, Jan. 18, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Decade-low 227 state legislative incumbents defeated on Nov. 3 Recall, special elections set for Jan. 19 Five states to swear in newly elected officials this week Decade-low 227 state legislative incumbents defeated on Nov. 3 With the…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: January 15, 2021

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    The next 72 hours What is changing in the next 72 hours? Connecticut (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Ned Lamont (D) announced individuals age 75 and older can begin scheduling vaccination appointments starting Jan. 18, marking the beginning of Phase 1b. Lamont said other groups included in Phase 1b will be allowed to make appointments once the…

  • Biden nominates Walsh as labor secretary

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    Biden nominates Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as labor secretary   President-elect Joe Biden (D) announced last week that he would nominate Boston Mayor Marty Walsh for secretary of labor. Biden’s transition team said Walsh “has the necessary experience, relationships, and the trust of the President-elect to help workers recover from this historic economic downturn and usher…

  • Recommended subject line: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Transition Tracker: January 9-15, 2021

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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 2020, there were 1,472 government positions subject to presidential appointment: 1,118 positions required Senate confirmation and 354 did not.…

  • Haines confirmation hearing postponed to next week

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    January 15, 2021: The Senate Intelligence Committee postponed the confirmation hearing for Avril Haines originally scheduled Friday. 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 2020, there…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: January 14, 2021

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Montana (Republican trifecta): Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) issued an order lifting capacity limits and the 10 p.m. curfew on restaurants, bars, and casinos starting Jan. 15. Gianforte also ended the state’s 25-person gathering limit. Former Gov. Steve Bullock (D) issued the previous restrictions…

  • Haines confirmation hearing set for Friday

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    January 14, 2021: The Senate Intelligence Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Avril Haines, Biden’s nominee for director of intelligence, on Friday.  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…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: January 13, 2021

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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 lifted the Greater Sacramento region’s stay-at-home order on Jan. 12, marking the first time a regional stay-at-home order has ended in California. The region’s stay-at-home order began on Dec. 10.…

  • Confirmation hearings set for Yellen, Mayorkas, and Blinken

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    January 13, 2021: Janet Yellen, Alejandro Mayorkas, and Tony Blinken will have confirmation hearings on Jan. 19. 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 2020, there…