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  • 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…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: November 20, 2020 #Edition #134

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery, where we track the status of reopening in all 50 states and summarize major changes due to the coronavirus pandemic in politics, government, and elections. Today we look at changes to Hawaii’s travel program, limits on gatherings in Wyoming, and much more. Want to know what we covered…

  • Biden will announce secretary of the Treasury pick next week

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    Welcome to Ballotpedia’s 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 positions…

  • Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew: Reviewing the effect of the Nov. 3 election results on redistricting

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    Welcome to the Friday, Nov. 20, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Legislative control of redistricting changed in New Hampshire, Vermont after Nov. 3 elections Election certification dates and next week’s election deadlines Friday trivia: Which state voted Republican in the presidential election and Democratic in its gubernatorial race?…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: November 19, 2020 #Edition #133

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery, where we track the status of reopening in all 50 states and summarize major changes due to the coronavirus pandemic in politics, government, and elections. Today we look at: New coronavirus restrictions in Minnesota The closing of schools in New York City School closures and reopenings Stay-at-home orders…

  • Pelosi nominated for speaker of the House

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    Welcome to Ballotpedia’s Transition Tracker November 19, 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: The 75 closest congressional races of 2020

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    Welcome to the Thursday, Nov. 19, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Seventy-five congressional elections were decided by 10 percentage points or fewer Voters in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois decide ballot measures regarding state income taxes Local roundup Seventy-five congressional elections were decided by 10 percentage points or fewer Here’s…