Category: Newsletters

  • Ballotpedia’s Weekly Transition Tracker: February 8-12, 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…

  • Cardona, Walsh nominations advanced to full Senate votes

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    February 12, 2021: The Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee advanced the nominations of Miguel Cardona and Marty Walsh to full Senate votes.  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…

  • The Daily Brew: An update on recall efforts against California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D)

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    Welcome to the Friday, Feb. 12, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Organizers of recall effort against California governor announce they’ve collected 1.5 million signatures Iowa, Montana lift statewide mask requirements #Friday trivia: How many 2022 Senate seats were decided by five percentage points or fewer in their last…

  • Federal Labor Relations Authority submits brief defending rule on union dues

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    FLRA submits brief defending rule on union dues On Feb. 5, the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), which administers the laws governing federal labor relations, submitted a brief defending a February 2020 decision permitting federal workers to stop paying union dues at any time after their first year of dues-paying membership. Before this, federal workers…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 11, 2021

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Delaware (Democratic trifecta): On Feb. 12, places of worship and businesses like restaurants, gyms, and retailers will be able to operate at 50% capacity. Currently, most businesses are limited to 30% capacity, and retailers larger than 100,000 square feet are limited to 20%…

  • Committee to vote on whether to advance Cardona, Walsh nominations

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    February 11, 2021: The Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee will vote on whether to advance Miguel Cardona and Marty Walsh for full Senate votes. 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…

  • The Daily Brew: An early look at the 2022 Senate elections

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    Welcome to the Thursday, Feb. 11, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: An early look at the 2022 Senate elections Oklahoma school board primary results January state legislature count: 54% Republican, 45% Democrat An early look at the 2022 Senate elections Now that the 2020 election cycle is completed,…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 10, 2021

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Connecticut (Democratic trifecta): Individuals age 65 and older can register for vaccination appointments starting Feb. 11. Currently, only people age 75 and older are eligible for vaccinations. Massachusetts (divided government): On Feb. 10, Gov. Charlie Baker (R) announced that caregivers who accompany an…

  • 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…

  • 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…