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  • The Daily Brew: Congressional Review Act deadline is April 4

    Welcome to the Wednesday, Feb. 24, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: April 4 is the deadline for Congress to repeal regulatory activity from the end of the Trump administration Register for our Feb. 25 briefing on incumbency in last year’s state legislative elections Indiana secretary of state announces…

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    Dave Beaudoin

  • The Daily Brew: Upcoming Senate votes on Biden nominees

    Welcome to the Tuesday, Feb. 23, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Senate expected to confirm at least two Biden Cabinet nominees this week February SCOTUS update Georgia Supreme Court chief justice announces 2021 retirement Senate expected to confirm at least two Biden Cabinet nominees this week Both chambers…

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    Dave Beaudoin
  • Who funded the campaigns for and against ranked-choice voting ballot measures in 2020?

    Who funded the campaigns for and against ranked-choice voting ballot measures in 2020?

    Voters in Alaska and Massachusetts decided statewide ranked-choice voting ballot measures in 2020. Alaskans approved an initiated statute to replace partisan primaries with open top-four primaries and establish ranked-choice voting for general elections, including the presidential election. Voters in Massachusetts rejected an initiative to adopt ranked-choice voting statewide.   The top-two donors to the campaigns…

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    Ryan Byrne

  • Manchin opposes Tanden confirmation for OMB director

    February 22, 2021: Sen. Joe Manchin said he will oppose Neera Tanden’s confirmation for director of the Office of Management and Budget. 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: The MOVs in the PCs

    Welcome to the Monday, Feb. 22, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Average margin of victory in Pivot Counties has shifted 198% from Democrats to Republicans since 2008 North Dakota Supreme Court rules on state legislative appointment Upcoming elections preview Average margin of victory in Pivot Counties has shifted…

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    Dave Beaudoin

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

    Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Arizona (Republican trifecta): The state is partnering with the University of Arizona to operate a mass vaccination site, starting Feb. 18. Registration opened on Feb. 16. At full capacity, the site can administer 6,000 vaccines…

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    Ballotpedia staff
  • Iowa requires public schools to offer full-time, in-person instruction

    Iowa requires public schools to offer full-time, in-person instruction

    On Feb. 15, Iowa public schools were required to start offering full-time, in-person instruction for all grades. Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) signed the bill enacting the mandate on Jan. 29. The bill, which passed the state House and Senate with the support of all Republicans and one Democrat, allows parents to request a hybrid or…

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    James McAllister

  • The Daily Brew: Six national party committees raised twice as much last cycle as the previous one

    Welcome to the Wednesday, Feb. 17, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Six national party committees raised a combined $2.65 billion last cycle Iowa public schools required to offer full-time, in-person instruction as of Feb. 15 New York voters to decide constitutional amendment about environmental rights Six national party…

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    Dave Beaudoin

  • Ballotpedia’s Weekly Transition Tracker: February 8-12, 2021

    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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    Amee LaTour

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 11, 2021

    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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    Ballotpedia staff