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  • Biden to be sworn in as 46th president of the United States

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    January 20, 2021: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in as the 46th president and 49th vice president of the United States, respectively. Prior to taking office on January 20, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden (D) and his team must prepare for the transition between presidential administrations, including selecting senior White House staff and…

  • Three states consider bills barring public agencies from disclosing nonprofit donor information

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    Thus far this year, lawmakers in at least three states – Iowa, Nebraska, and Tennessee – have introduced bills that would bar public agencies from publicly disclosing identifying information about nonprofit donors.   What the bills propose The four bills (HSB28 and SSB1036 in Iowa, LB370 in Nebraska, and HB0159 in Tennessee) propose largely similar policies.…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: January 19, 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): The state started Phase 1-B of vaccine distribution on Jan. 18. Individuals age 70 and older and school staff are eligible to receive the vaccine. Arizona (Republican trifecta): Gov. Doug Ducey (R)…

  • Biden elevates presidential science advisor to Cabinet-level position

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    January 19, 2021: Joe Biden named Eric Lander presidential science advisor and director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and made the position Cabinet-rank. Prior to taking office on January 20, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden (D) and his team must prepare for the transition between presidential administrations, including selecting senior White House staff…

  • Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew: Biden to inherit fewest judicial vacancies since 1989

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    A look at judicial vacancies and appointments under Trump From time to time, we’ve brought you updates on the federal judges who have been nominated and confirmed under the Trump administration. With inauguration day tomorrow, let’s wrap up the numbers of the 45th President with a look at where things stand today. Vacancies President Trump…

  • Bold Justice: SCOTUS grants review in 14 additional cases

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    We #SCOTUS, so you don’t have to The Supreme Court will hear two hours of oral arguments during the week of January 18 via teleconference with live audio. The court is conducting proceedings this way in accordance with public health guidance in response to COVID-19. Click the links below to read more about the specific…

  • Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew: 227 state legislative incumbents defeated Nov. 3

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    Welcome to the Monday, Jan. 18, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Decade-low 227 state legislative incumbents defeated on Nov. 3 Recall, special elections set for Jan. 19 Five states to swear in newly elected officials this week Decade-low 227 state legislative incumbents defeated on Nov. 3 With the…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: January 15, 2021

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    The next 72 hours What is changing in the next 72 hours? Connecticut (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Ned Lamont (D) announced individuals age 75 and older can begin scheduling vaccination appointments starting Jan. 18, marking the beginning of Phase 1b. Lamont said other groups included in Phase 1b will be allowed to make appointments once the…

  • Biden nominates Walsh as labor secretary

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    Biden nominates Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as labor secretary   President-elect Joe Biden (D) announced last week that he would nominate Boston Mayor Marty Walsh for secretary of labor. Biden’s transition team said Walsh “has the necessary experience, relationships, and the trust of the President-elect to help workers recover from this historic economic downturn and usher…

  • Recommended subject line: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Transition Tracker: January 9-15, 2021

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    Prior to taking office on January 20, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden (D) and his team must prepare for the transition between presidential administrations, 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.…