Category: Newsletters
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Biden announces first 11 judicial nominees
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March 30, 2021: President Joe Biden (D) announced his first 11 judicial nominees on Tuesday for federal circuit and district court seats and the Superior Court for the District of Columbia Every weekday, Ballotpedia is tracking key presidential appointments, executive actions, and policy developments from the Biden administration. There are no committee hearings scheduled Monday.…
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The Daily Brew: Biden’s 15 main Cabinet members all confirmed
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Welcome to the Tuesday, March 30, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Final update on pace of Cabinet confirmations Georgia voters to decide 2022 measure that would suspend salaries of officials under felony indictment 77 million people can’t be wrong! An update on pace of Cabinet confirmations When we…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: March 29, 2021
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The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Maryland (divided government): Residents 16 and older with medical conditions will become eligible for vaccination starting March 30. New York (Democratic trifecta): On March 29, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced all residents age 30 and older will be eligible for vaccination starting March…
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Bold Justice: SCOTUS concludes March sitting
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We #SCOTUS and you can, too! Court announcements On March 19, the court postponed hearing the case Terry v. United States, removing it from the April argument session. The Biden administration had changed the U.S. Department of Justice’s position in the case, so the court appointed a lawyer to argue in place of the U.S.…
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The Daily Brew: One year ago this week, SCOTUS postponed oral arguments
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Welcome to the Monday, March 29, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: COVID-19 policy changes and events – one year ago this week SCOTUS grants review to two more cases for 2021-2022 term Ohio governor appoints new utility commission chair COVID-19 policy changes and events – one year ago…
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Teacher sues LA union over ‘defund the police’ stance
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Teacher sues Los Angeles union over ‘defund the police’ stance On March 16, a Los Angeles teacher filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against his former union over its support for removing school police officers. Parties to the suit The plaintiff is Los Angeles public school teacher…
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Ballotpedia’s Weekly Transition Tracker: March 20-26, 2021
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Every week, Ballotpedia is tracking key presidential appointments, executive actions, and policy developments from the Biden administration. The Senate confirmed Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as secretary of labor on Monday by a vote of 68-29. All 29 votes against his nomination came from Republicans. Kim Janey, a member of the Boston City Council, became the…
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Biden plans to run for reelection in 2024 with Harris
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March 26, 2021: Joe Biden discussed the 2024 presidential election, voting rights legislation, economic recovery, immigration, and the filibuster in his first news conference as president. 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: 7 states allow all residents 16+ to get coronavirus vaccine
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Welcome to the Friday, March 26, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: All residents 16+ now eligible for coronavirus vaccine in 7 states 2021’s only state superintendent election is on April 6 Oklahoma school board elections have lowest unopposed rate in 8 years All residents 16+ now eligible for…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: March 25, 2021
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The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Maine (Democratic trifecta): Beginning March 26, bars can resume indoor service under the Seated Food and Drink COVID-19 Checklist. Indoor entertainment venues will be allowed to operate at 50% capacity. That capacity limit will increase to 75% on May 24. Outdoor entertainment venues…