Category: Newsletters
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Manchin opposes Tanden confirmation for OMB director
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February 22, 2021: Sen. Joe Manchin said he will oppose Neera Tanden’s confirmation for director of the Office of Management and Budget. 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,…
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The Daily Brew: The MOVs in the PCs
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Welcome to the Monday, Feb. 22, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Average margin of victory in Pivot Counties has shifted 198% from Democrats to Republicans since 2008 North Dakota Supreme Court rules on state legislative appointment Upcoming elections preview Average margin of victory in Pivot Counties has shifted…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 19, 2021
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The next 72 hours What is changing in the next 72 hours? Georgia (Republican trifecta): On Thursday, Feb. 18, Gov. Brian Kemp (R) announced the state will open four vaccination sites on Monday, Feb. 22. Each site will dispense around 22,000 shots a week. Kentucky (divided government): Gov. Andy Beshear (D) announced that starting Feb.…
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Federal judge rejects Minnesota teachers, transportation worker lawsuits seeking refund of union fees
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Federal judge rejects Minnesota teachers, transportation worker lawsuits seeking refund of union fees On Feb. 12, a U.S. district court judge ruled against three Minnesota teachers seeking refunds of fees they were required to pay to their union before Janus v. AFSCME. In Janus, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that public sector unions cannot require…
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Ballotpedia’s Weekly Transition Tracker: February 15-19, 2021
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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, there were 1,472 government positions subject to presidential appointment: 1,118 positions required Senate confirmation and 354 did not. The new administration is…
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Biden’s immigration plan introduced in Congress
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February 19, 2021: Biden’s immigration plan was introduced in the House and Senate, and ICE released new guidance 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, there were 1,472 government…
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The Daily Brew: Longest-serving state house speaker to resign
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Welcome to the Friday, Feb. 19, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan resigns 71 new members of Congress were elected last year Voters recall Colorado school board member Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan resigns Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan (D) announced…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 18, 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. Arizona (Republican trifecta): The state is partnering with the University of Arizona to operate a mass vaccination site, starting Feb. 18. Registration opened on Feb. 16. At full capacity, the site can administer 6,000 vaccines…
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Budget Committee schedules vote on Tanden nomination
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February 18, 2021: The Budget Committee will vote next week on whether to advance Neera Tanden’s nomination for director of the Office of Management and Budget 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…
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The Daily Brew: Partisan splits in states holding 2022 U.S. Senate elections
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Welcome to the Thursday, Feb. 18, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Partisan splits in states holding 2022 U.S. Senate elections Alaska House of Representatives elects speaker for 2021 session Wisconsin spring primary review Partisan splits in states holding 2022 U.S. Senate elections In a recent Brew edition, we…