Category: Newsletters

  • Ballot Bulletin: U.S. Census Bureau postpones release of redistricting data

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    Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin, where we track developments in election policy at the federal, state, and local levels. Each issue includes an in-depth feature—such as an interview or legislative analysis—and discussions of recent events relating to electoral and primary systems, redistricting, and voting provisions. U.S. Census Bureau postpones release of redistricting data On Feb. 12,…

  • White House withdraws Tanden nomination for OMB director

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    March 3, 2021: The White House withdrew Neera Tanden’s nomination for director of the Office of Management and Budget. 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…

  • The Daily Brew: A look back at Super Tuesday 2020

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, March 3, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look back at Super Tuesday 2020 Federal judges by status and appointing president  Register for our March 10 briefing on upcoming ballot measures A look back at Super Tuesday 2020 It’s hard to believe that Super…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: March 2, 2021

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Maine (Democratic trifecta): Starting March 3, individuals age 60 and older will be eligible for vaccinations.  Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Arizona (Republican trifecta): Gov. Doug Ducey (R)…

  • Montana governor rescinds executive order compelling disclosure of political spending

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    Montana governor rescinds executive order compelling disclosure of political spending On Feb. 12, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) issued Executive Order No. 3-2021, rescinding former governor Steve Bullock’s (D) directive requiring entities doing business with the state to disclose their donations to organizations engaged in political spending.  What Bullock’s order required Bullock issued his order,…

  • Economy and Society: Congressional hearing puts focus on ESG opposition

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    ESG developments this week In Washington, D.C. Congressional hearing puts focus on ESG opposition On February 25, the House Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship and Capital Markets held a hearing titled “Climate Change and Social Responsibility: Helping Corporate Boards and Investors Make Decisions for a Sustainable World”. According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, the virtual…

  • Senate confirms Cardona for ed secretary 64-33

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    March 2, 2021: The Senate confirmed Miguel Cardona as secretary of education on Monday evening by a vote of 64-33 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…

  • The Daily Brew: Election law case goes before SCOTUS today

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, March 2, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Election law case goes before SCOTUS today Updates on coronavirus recovery March 2 elections preview Election law case goes before SCOTUS today Last week, I wrote about the upcoming Supreme Court (SCOTUS) cases in March. Let’s explore…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: March 1, 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. California (Democratic trifecta): The Department of Public Health’s (DPH) plan to allocate at least 10% of the state’s vaccine doses to teachers and school staff goes into effect March 1. Education workers have been eligible…

  • Bold Justice: SCOTUS Marches on

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    We #SCOTUS and you can, too! The Supreme Court will finish its February sitting this week and is scheduled to begin its next sitting on March 22. To date, each of the 2020-2021 term’s sittings have been conducted via teleconference with live audio, based on public health guidance in response to COVID-19.  Click the links…