Category: Newsletters
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Cruz places hold on Raimondo’s confirmation vote for secretary of commerce
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February 5, 2021: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) placed a hold on the confirmation vote for Gina Raimondo for secretary of commerce. 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…
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The Daily Brew: 25 states have legalized sports betting
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Welcome to the Friday, Feb. 5, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at the current sports betting landscape Kansas voters to decide abortion-related constitutional amendment in 2022 Today’s the last day to send a snail-mail Ballotpedia Valentine and pin What’s the Tea? A look at the current…
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Senate holds confirmation hearing for labor nominee Walsh
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February 4, 2021: The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions is holding a confirmation hearing for Marty Walsh for secretary of labor. 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.…
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The Daily Brew: Voters approved 13 statewide election policy changes in 2020
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Welcome to the Thursday, Feb. 4, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Voters in 12 states approved election policy ballot measures in 2020 Biden has signed 28 executive orders in first two weeks in office Tracking federal judicial nominations Update: An astute reader emailed us about an elected official…
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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…