Category: Newsletters
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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%…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 9, 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. Connecticut (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Ned Lamont (D) announced individuals age 65 and older can register for vaccination appointments starting Feb. 11. Currently, only people age 75 and older are eligible for vaccinations. Missouri (Republican trifecta):…
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Disclosure Digest: Nebraska lawmakers consider bill limiting disclosure of nonprofit donor information
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Last month, we highlighted 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 Nebraska legislation. What the bill proposes Nebraska LB370 would bar any public agency (including state and municipal government units and courts)…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 8, 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. Alabama (Republican trifecta): Individuals age 65 and older and certain frontline essential workers (including corrections officers and grocery store staff) are eligible to receive vaccinations starting Feb. 8. Previously, appointments were limited to individuals age…
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Bold Justice: First Federal Vacancy Count released for the Biden Administration
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Welcome to the February 8 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. For all of us who love following the courts, February has plenty to offer–like a box of chocolates and a rose bouquet. The Supreme Court has been a…