Category: Newsletters

  • The Runoff Report: Loeffler, Warnock Dec. 6 debate details

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    Republicans have secured 50 seats in the next U.S. Senate compared to Democrats’ 48 (including two independents who caucus with them). Control of the next Senate comes down to Georgia’s runoff elections. In The Runoff Report, we provide the latest on each race and the fight for Senate control. Regular election updates David Perdue released…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: December 1, 2020

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Hawaii (Democratic trifecta): Starting Dec. 2, all intercounty and out-of-state travelers arriving in Kaua‘i will have to self-quarantine for 14 days regardless of whether they can submit a negative test result.  New Mexico (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) announced the state…

  • The Runoff Report : Democrats announce GA coordinated runoff campaign leadership, strategy

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    December 1, 2020 Republicans have secured 50 seats in the next U.S. Senate compared to Democrats’ 48 (including two independents who caucus with them). Control of the next Senate comes down to Georgia’s runoff elections. In The Runoff Report, we provide the latest on each race and the fight for Senate control. Regular election updates…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: November 30, 2020

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    %%subject%% Preheader text         Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. During this period of rapid change as states issue new restrictions, we are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to curfews. We will keep you abreast of major developments—especially those affecting your daily life. Today we look…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: November 24, 2020

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    %%subject%% Preheader text           Happy Thanksgiving! We’ll be taking a break from our normal schedule for the rest of this week. Our next edition will go out on Nov. 30. Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. During this period of rapid change as states issue new restrictions, we are committed…

  • Biden picks Blinken, Mayorkas, Thomas-Greenfield for top foreign policy and national security posts

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    Welcome to Ballotpedia’s Transition Tracker November 24, 2020 Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) is the projected winner of the 2020 presidential election. The Electoral College will meet on December 14, 2020, to vote for the next president of the United States. In 2016, there were 1,714 government positions subject to presidential appointment: 1,242 positions…

  • Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew: 12 states + D.C. currently have travel restrictions

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    Happy early Thanksgiving! We hope you enjoy the day, even if it looks a little different this year. We’ll be back with the next Brew edition on Monday, Nov. 30. Welcome to the Tuesday, Nov. 24, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Traveling over Thanksgiving? Here are the states…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: November 23, 2020

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    %%subject%% A daily summary of major changes in the world of politics, government, and elections happening each day         Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. During this period of rapid change as states issue new restrictions, we are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to curfews. We…

  • Ballotpedia’s Weekly Transition Tracker: November 14-20, 2020

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    Welcome to Ballotpedia’s Weekly Transition Tracker November 20, 2020 Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) is the projected winner of the 2020 presidential election. The Electoral College will meet on December 14, 2020, to vote for the next president of the United States. In 2016, there were 1,714 government positions subject to presidential appointment: 1,242…

  • Missouri Supreme Court weighs challenge to public-sector labor laws

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    Missouri Supreme Court weighs challenge to public-sector labor laws            On Nov. 16, the Missouri Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a challenge to HB1413, a 2018 bill that made several changes to the state’s public-sector labor laws. Who are the parties to the suit?   The plaintiffs are:  Missouri Education Association Ferguson-Florissant Education Association Hazelwood…