Category: Newsletters
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Senate expected to vote today on first Biden judicial appointments
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Welcome to the Monday, June 7, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Senate set to confirm first federal judges appointed by President Biden COVID-19 policy changes and events one year ago this week Noah Valenstein resigns as secretary of Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection Senate set to confirm first…
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The State and Local Tap: New Jersey, Virginia to hold statewide primaries June 8
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Our weekly summary of state & local news previews the statewide primaries in New Jersey and Virginia on June 8, municipal election runoffs taking place on June 5 in Texas, and updates to the recall effort against California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). Read all about it in this week’s edition of the State & Local…
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The Federal Tap: Stansbury wins special election in New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District
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Our weekly summary of federal news looks at the resignation of U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers and the latest on the nomination of Eric Lander as OSTP director. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the Federal Tap. Melanie Ann Stansbury wins special election in New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District Melanie Ann Stansbury (D)…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #260: June 4, 2021
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Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in coronavirus restrictions in New Jersey A vaccine incentive initiative in Washington COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to vaccine-related policies. We will keep you abreast of major developments—especially…
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Union Station: Missouri Supreme Court voids public-sector collective bargaining law
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Missouri Supreme Court voids public-sector collective bargaining law On June 1, the Missouri Supreme Court voted 5-2 to uphold a lower court ruling overturning a 2018 state law that exempted public safety labor unions from new requirements applying to other public-sector unions. House Bill No.1413 was a Republican-sponsored public-sector collective bargaining law that exempted public…
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Our latest primary competitiveness report
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Welcome to the Friday, June 4, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 79% of New Jersey state legislative incumbents won’t face a contested primary this year Idaho governor rescinds lieutenant governor’s executive order banning mask mandates Sports betting initiative qualifies for 2022 ballot in California 79% of New Jersey…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #259: June 3, 2021
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Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: A COVID-19 vaccine initiative in Colorado A bill to prohibit proof of vaccination requirements in Michigan Vaccine distribution School closures and reopenings Travel restrictions Federal responses COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from…
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Collective bargaining measure set for 2022 IL ballot
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Welcome to the Thursday, June 3, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Illinois voters will decide ballot measure in 2022 to make collective bargaining a state constitutional right Stansbury wins special election in New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District Redistricting review: Illinois lawmakers approve state leg., supreme court maps Illinois…
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Redistricting round-up: Illinois lawmakers approve state leg., supreme court maps (and other news)
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Redistricting round-up: Illinois lawmakers approve state leg., supreme court maps (and other news) Last week, Illinois lawmakers approved revised maps for the Illinois state Senate, the Illinois House of Representatives, and the Illinois Supreme Court. The votes were as follows: State legislative redistricting plan (HB2777): House vote (May 28): 70-45 Senate vote (May 28): 40-18 …
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #258: June 2, 2021
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Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Vaccine incentive initiatives in Kansas and New Mexico The end of federal pandemic unemployment programs in Texas and Maryland COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to vaccine-related policies. We will…