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  • Senate to vote on Walsh’s nomination for labor secretary

    March 22, 2021: The Senate is expected to vote on the nomination of Marty Walsh for secretary of labor on Monday evening. Every weekday, Ballotpedia is tracking key presidential appointments, executive actions, and policy developments from the Biden administration. No confirmation hearings are scheduled on Monday. The Senate is expected to vote on the nomination…

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    Emily Aubert

  • The Daily Brew: One year ago – how state governments responded to COVID

    Welcome to the Monday, March 22, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: COVID-19 policy changes – one year ago this week Register for our election systems briefing on Wednesday  Three challenge Pittsburgh mayor in Democratic primary COVID-19 policy changes – one year ago this week One year ago tomorrow—March…

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    Dave Beaudoin
  • A look back at government responses to COVID-19, March 23-27, 2020

    A look back at government responses to COVID-19, March 23-27, 2020

    Although the first case of COVID-19 in the U.S. was confirmed on Jan. 21, 2020, it wasn’t until March when the novel coronavirus upended life for most Americans. Throughout March and April, states issued stay-at-home orders, closed schools, restricted travel, and changed election dates. Many of those policies remain in place today.  Here are the…

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    Samuel Wonacott

  • Daily Brew: COVID vaccine eligibility by state

    A look at COVID-19 vaccine eligibility by state  Note: In some states, vaccine eligibility varies by county. The data in the map above shows the loosest restrictions in each state and may not reflect statewide accessibility. Over the past year, we’ve covered many ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected political and civic life in…

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  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: March 18, 2021

    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Colorado (Democratic trifecta): People in Phase 1B4 of vaccine distribution can get vaccinated starting March 19. The phase includes all residents 50 and older. Frontline restaurant, manufacturing, and local and state government workers will also become eligible regardless of age. Connecticut (Democratic trifecta): …

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  • 21 states sue Biden over Keystone XL pipeline permit

    March 18, 2021: Twenty-one states filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration for revoking the presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. 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,…

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    Emily Aubert

  • The Daily Brew: Comparing votes on Trump, Biden Cabinet nominees

    Welcome to the Thursday, March 18, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: How senators from the opposite party voted on Trump, Biden Cabinet nominees Roundup of measures on the May 1 ballot in Austin, Texas Minnesota GOP chair candidates allege conflicts of interest How senators from the opposite party…

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    Dave Beaudoin

  • The Daily Brew: 2022’s first U.S. House retirement

    Welcome to the Wednesday, March 17, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: First House incumbent announces 2022 retirement San Antonio voters to decide police union collective bargaining repeal Register for our March 24 briefing on election systems First House incumbent announces 2022 retirement Last week, we looked at announced…

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    Dave Beaudoin

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: March 16, 2021

    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Georgia (Republican trifecta): The state will open five mass vaccination sites beginning March 17 in Bartow, Muscogee, Washington, Chatham, and Ware counties. New Hampshire (Republican trifecta): Private and public K-12 teachers and staff can begin registering for vaccination appointments on March 17. The…

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  • Arizona is 7th state to order in-person school instruction, others schedule openings

    Arizona is 7th state to order in-person school instruction, others schedule openings

    On March 15, Arizona became the seventh state to require at least part-time instruction for certain grade levels. Oregon will join the list in two weeks, and Washington will join in three. Gov. Doug Ducey’s (R-Ariz.) March 3 executive order requiring public schools to offer in-person instruction took effect March 15. High schools and middle…

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    James McAllister