Category: Newsletters
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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…
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Biden names Harris point person to reduce migration at southern border
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March 25, 2021: President Joe Biden (D) announced on Wednesday that Vice President Kamala Harris (D) would oversee the White House’s efforts to address an increase in migrants at the southern border. Every weekday, Ballotpedia is tracking key presidential appointments, executive actions, and policy developments from the Biden administration. The Senate Committee on Homeland Security…
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The Daily Brew: Where things stand with the recall effort against Newsom
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Welcome to the Thursday, March 25, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Some updates on the recall effort against Gov. Gavin Newsom New Mexico voters to decide early childhood education funding measure What’s the Tea? Some updates on the recall effort against Gov. Gavin Newsom On March 17, the…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: March 24, 2021
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The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Georgia (Republican trifecta): On Tuesday, March 23, Gov. Brian Kemp (R) announced that all residents 16 and older will become eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine on Thursday, March 25. Vermont (divided government): Residents 60 and older will become eligible for a coronavirus…