Category: Newsletters
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Transition Tracker: February 10, 2021: Garland’s confirmation hearing scheduled to begin Feb. 22
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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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The Daily Brew: Alaska House yet to elect permanent speaker after 2020 elections
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Welcome to the Wednesday, Feb. 10, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Alaska House of Representatives elects temporary speaker Iowa voters to decide constitutional amendment regarding firearms next year Checking in on 2021 state supreme court vacancies Alaska House of Representatives elects temporary speaker Forty-six state legislatures are currently…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 9, 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. Connecticut (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Ned Lamont (D) announced individuals age 65 and older can register for vaccination appointments starting Feb. 11. Currently, only people age 75 and older are eligible for vaccinations. Missouri (Republican trifecta):…
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Disclosure Digest: Nebraska lawmakers consider bill limiting disclosure of nonprofit donor information
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Last month, we highlighted 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 Nebraska legislation. What the bill proposes Nebraska LB370 would bar any public agency (including state and municipal government units and courts)…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…