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  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 9, 2021

    Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Connecticut (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Ned Lamont (D) announced individuals age 65 and older can register for vaccination appointments starting Feb. 11. Currently, only people age 75 and older are eligible for vaccinations.  Missouri (Republican trifecta):…

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  • Rep. Ronald Wright dies from complications related to COVID-19

    Rep. Ronald Wright dies from complications related to COVID-19

    Rep. Ronald Wright (R-Texas) passed away from complications related to coronavirus on Feb. 7. He was diagnosed with the disease on Jan. 21. Wright was first elected to Texas’ 6th Congressional District in 2018, serving until his death in 2021.  Wright ran for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 3, winning with…

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    Mercedes Yanora

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 8, 2021

    Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Alabama (Republican trifecta): Individuals age 65 and older and certain frontline essential workers (including corrections officers and grocery store staff) are eligible to receive vaccinations starting Feb. 8. Previously, appointments were limited to individuals age…

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  • North Carolina releases new school reopening guidance

    North Carolina releases new school reopening guidance

    On Feb. 2, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) announced new school guidance and encouraged public K-12 schools to reopen for full-time in-person instruction. The guidance says elementary schools should reopen under Plan A, which does not require social distancing. Middle and high schools should reopen under Plan B, which does require social distancing. Districts…

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    James McAllister

  • Ballotpedia’s Weekly Transition Tracker: January 30 – February 5, 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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    Emily Aubert

  • Cruz places hold on Raimondo’s confirmation vote for secretary of commerce

    February 5, 2021: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) placed a hold on the confirmation vote for Gina Raimondo for secretary of commerce. 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…

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    Emily Aubert

  • Senate holds confirmation hearing for labor nominee Walsh

    February 4, 2021: The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions is holding a confirmation hearing for Marty Walsh for secretary of labor. 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.…

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    Emily Aubert

  • U.S. Census Bureau postpones release of apportionment report, redistricting data

    On Jan. 27, Kathleen Styles, a U.S. Census Bureau official, announced that the bureau would deliver its final apportionment report by April 30. Styles also said the bureau hoped to release redistricting data after July 31.  The U.S. census is conducted every 10 years and kickstarts the entire redistricting process. Under its original operational timeline,…

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    Jerrick Adams

  • The Daily Brew: 13 politicians played in at least one Super Bowl

    Welcome to the Wednesday, Feb. 3, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: At least 13 politicians have played in the Super Bowl Delaware Legislature amends state constitution to prohibit discrimination according to race, color, national origin 20 state executive offices switched party control in 2020 At least 13 politicians…

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    Dave Beaudoin
  • Julie Vargas sworn in to New Mexico Supreme Court

    Julie Vargas sworn in to New Mexico Supreme Court

    On January 25, Julie Vargas was sworn in as a justice on the New Mexico Supreme Court. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) appointed Vargas on December 19, 2020, to succeed Justice Judith Nakamura (R), who retired on December 1. Prior to her appointment, Vargas was a judge on the New Mexico Court of Appeals. She…

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    Madison Adkins