Category: Newsletters
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 3, 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. Arkansas (Republican trifecta): Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) announced he is allowing the order requiring bars and restaurants that serve alcohol to close nightly by 11 p.m. to expire, effective Feb. 3. Idaho (Republican trifecta): Gov.…
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U.S. Census Bureau postpones release of apportionment report, redistricting data
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On Jan. 27, Kathleen Styles, a U.S. Census Bureau official, announced that the bureau would deliver its final apportionment report by April 30. Styles also said the bureau hoped to release redistricting data after July 31. The U.S. census is conducted every 10 years and kickstarts the entire redistricting process. Under its original operational timeline,…
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Six Cabinet members confirmed with Buttigieg, Mayorkas votes
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February 3, 2021: Pete Buttigieg and Alejandro Mayorkas were confirmed on Tuesday as secretary of transportation and secretary of homeland security, respectively. 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,…
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The Daily Brew: 13 politicians played in at least one Super Bowl
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Welcome to the Wednesday, Feb. 3, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: At least 13 politicians have played in the Super Bowl Delaware Legislature amends state constitution to prohibit discrimination according to race, color, national origin 20 state executive offices switched party control in 2020 At least 13 politicians…
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Iowa lawmakers consider bill limiting disclosure of nonprofit donor information
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Last month, we spotlighted three states (Iowa, Nebraska, and Tennessee) considering bills that would bar public agencies from publicly disclosing identifying information about nonprofit donors. This week, we take a closer look at the Iowa legislation. What the bill proposes Iowa SSB1036 would bar any public agency (including state and municipal government units and courts)…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 2, 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. Colorado (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Jared Polis (D) announced the state is launching the At-Home Testing Program for educators. The program makes BinaxNOW at-home tests available to school districts and private schools that opt into the…
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Buttigieg, Mayorkas confirmation votes set for Tuesday
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February 2, 2021: Two Senate confirmation votes for Pete Buttigieg and Alejandro Mayorkas are scheduled Tuesday. 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…
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The Daily Brew: The incumbents who sought a change of scenery
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Welcome to the Tuesday, Feb. 2, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 344 members of Congress, state legislators sought another office in 2020 Pennsylvania Secretary of Commonwealth to resign after error in constitutional amendment process Election result anticipated in New York’s 22nd Congressional District 344 members of Congress, state…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 1, 2021
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The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Kentucky (divided government): Regional vaccination centers will begin administering doses on Feb. 2. Individuals in Phase 1B (including people age 70 and older) of vaccine distribution are prioritized starting Feb. 1. Previously, individuals in Phase 1B and Phase 1C were scheduled to be…
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Mayorkas confirmation vote for homeland security secretary postponed
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February 1, 2021: The Senate postponed a confirmation vote for Alejandro Mayorkas for secretary of homeland security from Monday to Tuesday. 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…