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  • What ballot measures will voters decide in 2021?

    What ballot measures will voters decide in 2021?

    As of January 21, 2021, nine statewide ballot measures were certified for the 2021 ballot in three states. Seven bond questions are certified for the March 2 ballot in Rhode Island. One bond issue is certified for the Nov. 2 ballot in Colorado. A constitutional amendment concerning redistricting is certified for the Nov. 2 ballot in New…

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    Jackie Mitchell
  • New Mexico, West Virginia allow schools to reopen after holiday closures

    New Mexico, West Virginia allow schools to reopen after holiday closures

    Starting Jan. 19, all public and private pre-K, elementary, and middle schools in West Virginia were required to resume full-time in-person or hybrid (at least two in-person days every week) instruction, regardless of their county’s coronavirus transmission rates. High schools were still required to close if located in counties the Department of Health and Human…

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    James McAllister

  • Ballotpedia’s Weekly Transition Tracker: January 16-22, 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
  • Senate confirms first Biden Cabinet nominee

    Senate confirms first Biden Cabinet nominee

    The Senate confirmed Avril Haines as director of national intelligence on January 20, 2021, by a vote of 84-10. Haines previously served as an assistant to the president and principal deputy national security advisor during the Obama administration. Ten Republican senators voted against her confirmation: Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) Sen. Ted…

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    Emily Aubert
  • Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew: The history of U.S. Senate ties

    Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew: The history of U.S. Senate ties

    U.S. Senate split evenly for fourth time in history After Vice President Kamala Harris took the oath of office on Jan. 20, she presided over the swearing in of three new Democratic Senators: Alex Padilla (Calif.), Jon Ossoff (Ga.), and Raphael Warnock (Ga.). The U.S. Senate now has 50 Republicans, 48 Democrats, and two independent…

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    Dave Beaudoin

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: January 21, 2021

    Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Kansas (divided government): The state is starting Phase 2 of its vaccine distribution plan Jan. 21. Individuals over the age of 65, high-contact essential workers (including police officers, grocery store workers, and school staff), and…

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  • Senate confirms Haines for director of national intelligence

    January 21, 2021: The Senate confirmed Avril Haines for director of national intelligence on Wednesday night by a vote of 84-10. 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

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: January 19, 2021

    Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Arkansas (Republican trifecta): The state started Phase 1-B of vaccine distribution on Jan. 18. Individuals age 70 and older and school staff are eligible to receive the vaccine. Arizona (Republican trifecta): Gov. Doug Ducey (R)…

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  • Bold Justice: SCOTUS grants review in 14 additional cases

    We #SCOTUS, so you don’t have to The Supreme Court will hear two hours of oral arguments during the week of January 18 via teleconference with live audio. The court is conducting proceedings this way in accordance with public health guidance in response to COVID-19. Click the links below to read more about the specific…

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    Kate Carsella

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: January 14, 2021

    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Montana (Republican trifecta): Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) issued an order lifting capacity limits and the 10 p.m. curfew on restaurants, bars, and casinos starting Jan. 15. Gianforte also ended the state’s 25-person gathering limit. Former Gov. Steve Bullock (D) issued the previous restrictions…

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    Ballotpedia staff