Category: Newsletters
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The Daily Brew: Debuting a new Ballotpedia newsletter
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Welcome to the Tuesday, Feb. 16, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: ESG: Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance Burlington, Vermont voters will decide on March 2 whether to adopt ranked-choice voting for city council elections West Virginia Supreme Court rules in favor of Gov. Justice’s appointment ESG: Environmental, Social,…
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The Daily Brew: A brief history of President’s Day
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Welcome to the Monday, Feb. 15, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: The history of President’s Day Previewing the Wisconsin spring primaries South Dakota 2020 marijuana measure was unconstitutional, state judge rules On Saturday, the U.S. Senate acquitted former President Donald Trump (R) on one article of impeachment. The…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 12, 2021
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The next 72 hours What is changing in the next 72 hours? Iowa (Republican trifecta): Schools have until Feb. 15 to offer full-time in-person instruction, after Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) signed a bill on Jan. 29 requiring schools to do so. The bill, which passed the state House and Senate with the support of all…
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Ballotpedia’s Weekly Transition Tracker: February 8-12, 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…
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Cardona, Walsh nominations advanced to full Senate votes
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February 12, 2021: The Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee advanced the nominations of Miguel Cardona and Marty Walsh to full Senate votes. 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…
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The Daily Brew: An update on recall efforts against California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D)
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Welcome to the Friday, Feb. 12, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Organizers of recall effort against California governor announce they’ve collected 1.5 million signatures Iowa, Montana lift statewide mask requirements #Friday trivia: How many 2022 Senate seats were decided by five percentage points or fewer in their last…
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Federal Labor Relations Authority submits brief defending rule on union dues
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FLRA submits brief defending rule on union dues On Feb. 5, the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), which administers the laws governing federal labor relations, submitted a brief defending a February 2020 decision permitting federal workers to stop paying union dues at any time after their first year of dues-paying membership. Before this, federal workers…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 11, 2021
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The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Delaware (Democratic trifecta): On Feb. 12, places of worship and businesses like restaurants, gyms, and retailers will be able to operate at 50% capacity. Currently, most businesses are limited to 30% capacity, and retailers larger than 100,000 square feet are limited to 20%…
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Committee to vote on whether to advance Cardona, Walsh nominations
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February 11, 2021: The Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee will vote on whether to advance Miguel Cardona and Marty Walsh for full Senate votes. 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…
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The Daily Brew: An early look at the 2022 Senate elections
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Welcome to the Thursday, Feb. 11, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: An early look at the 2022 Senate elections Oklahoma school board primary results January state legislature count: 54% Republican, 45% Democrat An early look at the 2022 Senate elections Now that the 2020 election cycle is completed,…