Category: Newsletters

  • The Runoff Report: Where the GA runoff candidates are campaigning most

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    Republicans have secured 50 seats in the next U.S. Senate compared to Democrats’ 48 (including two independents who caucus with them). Control of the next Senate comes down to Georgia’s runoff elections. In The Runoff Report, we provide the latest on each race and the fight for Senate control. Regular election updates David Perdue made…

  • Senate Finance Committee sends nomination questionnaires to Yellen, Becerra

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    December 17, 2020: The Senate Finance Committee sent questionnaires to Janet Yellen (treasury) and Xavier Becerra (health and human services), beginning their confirmation processes. Prior to taking office on January 20, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden (D) and his team must prepare for the transition between presidential administrations, including selecting senior White House staff and appointees…

  • The Runoff Report: Facebook lifts post-election advertising ban for Georgia runoffs

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    Republicans have secured 50 seats in the next U.S. Senate compared to Democrats’ 48 (including two independents who caucus with them). Control of the next Senate comes down to Georgia’s runoff elections. In The Runoff Report, we provide the latest on each race and the fight for Senate control. Regular election updates David Perdue campaigned…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: December 16, 2020

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    Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Alaska (divided government): Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R) extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order through Jan. 15, 2021. Kentucky (divided government): Gov. Andy Beshear (D) announced the state’s Healthy at School guidelines will be mandatory starting…

  • Biden selects Buttigieg for transportation secretary

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    Prior to taking office on January 20, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden (D) and his team must prepare for the transition between presidential administrations, including selecting senior White House staff and appointees to top government positions. In 2016, there were 1,714 government positions subject to presidential appointment: 1,242 positions required Senate confirmation and 472 did not.…

  • The Runoff Report: Biden rallies with Ossoff and Warnock in Atlanta

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    Republicans have secured 50 seats in the next U.S. Senate compared to Democrats’ 48 (including two independents who caucus with them). Control of the next Senate comes down to Georgia’s runoff elections. In The Runoff Report, we provide the latest on each race and the fight for Senate control. Regular election updates David Perdue started…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: December 15, 2020

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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) amended the state’s mask order to clarify that individuals must wear face coverings in all indoor public spaces, even if they are sitting down or standing in one…

  • Biden considers Haaland, Udall for interior secretary

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    Prior to taking office on January 20, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden (D) and his team must prepare for the transition between presidential administrations, including selecting senior White House staff and appointees to top government positions. In 2016, there were 1,714 government positions subject to presidential appointment: 1,242 positions required Senate confirmation and 472 did not.…

  • A Federal agency proposal to sunset regulations

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    The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process and the rule of law. This edition:  In this month’s edition of Checks and Balances, we review a federal agency’s proposal to sunset its…

  • The Runoff Report: What GA runoff candidates are up to on first day of early voting

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    Republicans have secured 50 seats in the next U.S. Senate compared to Democrats’ 48 (including two independents who caucus with them). Control of the next Senate comes down to Georgia’s runoff elections. In The Runoff Report, we provide the latest on each race and the fight for Senate control. Regular election updates David Perdue appeared…