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Bold Justice: Six-month checkup on federal judicial activity during Biden’s first year
Welcome to the July 19 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. In a special edition of Bold Justice, we’ll be taking the temperature of federal judicial activity during the first year of the Biden administration with a six-month checkup…
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Republicans retain two Alabama state legislative seats in special elections on July 13
Special general elections were held in District 14 of the Alabama State Senate and District 73 of the Alabama House of Representatives on July 13. The primary was held on March 30, and the filing deadline to run passed on Jan. 26. The Republican primary for the House District 73 seat went to a primary…
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What comes next in the Newsom recall effort: Today in the Daily Brew (06/10/21)
Welcome to the Thursday, June 10, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: What’s next in the recall effort of California Gov. Gavin Newsom? Redistricting review: Illinois enacts state legislative, supreme court maps Legislative term explained: What is a Christmas tree bill? What’s next in the recall effort of California…
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Economy and Society: SEC halts enforcement of proxy advisory amendments
ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C. SEC halts enforcement of proxy advisory amendments In July 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission amended several rules under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, codifying 2019 regulatory guidance requiring greater scrutiny of Proxy Advisory Services. The amendments went into effect in November 2020 and were scheduled…
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Colorado Legislature passes transportation funding bill that removes bond issue from 2021 ballot
On June 2, 2021, the Colorado State Legislature passed a transportation funding bill, Senate Bill 260. It included a provision to remove the bond issue that was set to appear on the 2021 ballot. Governor Jared Polis (D) is expected to sign the legislation. The bill was passed largely along party lines with Democrats in…
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Bold Justice: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for May 1
We #SCOTUS and you can, too! Arguments Last week, SCOTUS held its final argument session of the term, hearing an hour of oral argument in one case during a rare May sitting. During the 2019-2020 term, the Supreme Court heard 10 hours of oral argument in 13 cases during its May argument session. Those cases…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #238: May 3, 2021
Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: The end of Alaska’s coronavirus emergency Changes in coronavirus restrictions in Georgia COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to curfews to vaccine-related policies. We will keep you abreast of major…