Category: Newsletters

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 8, 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. Alabama (Republican trifecta): Individuals age 65 and older and certain frontline essential workers (including corrections officers and grocery store staff) are eligible to receive vaccinations starting Feb. 8. Previously, appointments were limited to individuals age…

  • Bold Justice: First Federal Vacancy Count released for the Biden Administration

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    Welcome to the February 8 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.  For all of us who love following the courts, February has plenty to offer–like a box of chocolates and a rose bouquet. The Supreme Court has been a…

  • The Daily Brew: The first two congressional special elections of the 117th Congress

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    Welcome to the Monday, Feb. 8, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Previewing the upcoming congressional special elections Harris casts her first tie-breaking votes as vice president Upcoming redistricting 101 briefing Previewing the upcoming congressional special elections It seems like the Georgia congressional races just happened, but we’re already…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 5, 2021

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    The next 72 hours What is changing in the next 72 hours? Alabama (Republican trifecta): Individuals age 65 and older and certain frontline essential workers (including corrections officers and grocery store staff) will be eligible to receive vaccinations starting Feb. 8. Currently, appointments are limited to individuals age 75 and older. Colorado (Democratic trifecta): Individuals…

  • Union representative salaries before the New Jersey Supreme Court

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    New Jersey Supreme Court reverses appellate division ruling on union representative salaries  On Feb. 3, the New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously reversed a 2019 appellate court ruling that said the Jersey City Board of Education could not pay salaries of union representatives.    Parties to the suit The plaintiffs were New Jersey taxpayers Moshe Rozenblit and…

  • Ballotpedia’s Weekly Transition Tracker: January 30 – February 5, 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…

  • Cruz places hold on Raimondo’s confirmation vote for secretary of commerce

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    February 5, 2021: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) placed a hold on the confirmation vote for Gina Raimondo for secretary of commerce. 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…

  • The Daily Brew: 25 states have legalized sports betting

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    Welcome to the Friday, Feb. 5, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at the current sports betting landscape Kansas voters to decide abortion-related constitutional amendment in 2022 Today’s the last day to send a snail-mail Ballotpedia Valentine and pin What’s the Tea? A look at the current…

  • Senate holds confirmation hearing for labor nominee Walsh

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    February 4, 2021: The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions is holding a confirmation hearing for Marty Walsh for secretary of labor. 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.…

  • The Daily Brew: Voters approved 13 statewide election policy changes in 2020

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    Welcome to the Thursday, Feb. 4, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Voters in 12 states approved election policy ballot measures in 2020 Biden has signed 28 executive orders in first two weeks in office Tracking federal judicial nominations Update: An astute reader emailed us about an elected official…