Category: Newsletters

  • Ballotpedia’s Weekly Transition Tracker: February 20-26, 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…

  • Granholm confirmed as energy secretary by 64-35 vote

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    February 26, 2021: The Senate confirmed Jennifer Granholm for secretary of energy by a vote of 64-35 on Thursday. 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…

  • The Daily Brew: State legislatures considering 123 proposals governing ballot measures

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    Welcome to the Friday, Feb. 26, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Here’s a look at this year’s proposed legislation regarding ballot measures Supreme Court accepts first five cases to be heard during 2021-2022 term Friday trivia: What percentage of incumbent state legislators were elected to another term last…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 25, 2021

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? New York (Democratic trifecta):  Nursing homes will be able to expand visitation following state guidance starting Feb. 26. On the same day, restaurants statewide can expand from 25% to 35% capacity. Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced 12 community vaccination sites are opening between…

  • Biden revokes Trump exec orders on visas, regulatory authority

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    February 25, 2021: Joe Biden revoked several Trump-era executive orders on immigration, regulatory authority, and other issues. 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…

  • The Daily Brew: The decade in state legislative special elections

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    Welcome to the Thursday, Feb. 25, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: The state legislative seats that have switched parties in special elections since 2010 St. Louis to use new mayoral primary system for the first time on March 2 Explore procedural due process through our latest Learning Journey…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 24, 2021

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Illinois (Democratic trifecta): People age 16 and older with state-defined high-risk conditions will be eligible for vaccinations starting Feb. 25. The state’s list of qualifying conditions includes cancer, obesity, and diabetes. Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each…

  • Senate committees postpone votes on Tanden for OMB director

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    February 24, 2021: Two Senate committees postponed scheduled votes on 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 government positions. In 2020,…

  • The Daily Brew: Congressional Review Act deadline is April 4

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, Feb. 24, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: April 4 is the deadline for Congress to repeal regulatory activity from the end of the Trump administration Register for our Feb. 25 briefing on incumbency in last year’s state legislative elections Indiana secretary of state announces…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 23, 2021

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? North Carolina (divided government): On Wednesday, Feb. 24, teachers and staff, including bus drivers and custodial staff, can register to receive a coronavirus vaccine.  Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click…