The Senate voted Monday to confirm Miguel Cardona as education secretary, clearing his way to lead President Joe Biden’s effort to reopen the nation’s schools amid the coronavirus pandemic. Cardona, 45, a former public school teacher who went on to become Connecticut’s education chief, was approved on a 64-33 vote. He takes charge of the…
Orange County Congresswoman Entices Businesses to Modernize Ventilation Systems
March 1, 2021
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Congresswoman Michelle Steel introduced new legislation March 1 that seeks to incentivize businesses to improve their ventilation systems to reduce the transmission of airborne diseases such as COVID-19. The legislation, called the Filtering and Retrofitting the Environment for Safe and Healthy Activities Indoors and Revenue (FRESH AIR) for Businesses Act, offers participating businesses the chance to get a tax credit…
Democrat Attention Shifts From Minimum Wage Hike to Penalizing Large Corporations
Senate Democrats are shifting attention to the idea of penalizing large corporations that fail to pay their workers enough to satisfy lawmakers after the body’s rules expert said a minimum wage hike can’t be included in the COVID-19 relief package making its way through Congress. Two chairmen said they’re looking at alternatives to a hike,…
Senate Confirms Biden’s Energy Secretary Nominee
Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday as energy secretary. President Joe Biden’s pick will be the second woman to lead the Department of Energy after receiving approval from the upper chamber. Granholm was voted in by 64 senators, with 35 dissenting and one not voting. She received bipartisan support;…
Senate Confirms Granholm to Lead Energy Department
Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Feb. 25 to serve as secretary of the Department of Energy. Granholm, the second woman to lead the department, was confirmed in a 64–35 vote, with all Democrats, two independents, and 14 Republicans, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, voting yes. She has long supported…
Georgia Senate Approves Election Reform Package, Including Voter ID for Absentee
The Georgia state Senate on Tuesday approved a package that would enable several changes to state election laws in response to the Nov. 3 presidential election. Senate Bill 67 passed the Senate, which is controlled by Republicans, in 35-18 vote on Tuesday and will now be proposed in the Georgia House, reported The Associated Press….
Georgia Senate Approves Election Reform Measures, Including Voter ID Overhaul
The Georgia state Senate on Feb. 23 approved a package of measures that would enable several changes to state election laws in response to the Nov. 3 presidential election. Among them, Senate Bill 67, which passed the Republican-controlled Senate in 35–18 vote, requires voters to submit a driver’s license number, state identification card number, or a…
Georgia Senate Approves Election Reform Measures, Including Stricter Voter ID
The Georgia state Senate on Feb. 23 approved a package of measures that would enable several changes to state election laws in response to the Nov. 3 presidential election. Among them, Senate Bill 67, which passed the Republican-controlled Senate in 35–18 vote, requires voters to submit a driver’s license number, state identification card number, or a…
Senate Panels Delay Votes on OMB Nominee as White House Holds Firm
Two Senate committees delayed confirmation votes for President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the White House budget office, signaling that party leaders may believe there isn’t enough support for the nominee. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and the Senate Budget Committee were scheduled to vote on Feb. 24 on Neera Tanden’s nomination to…
Senate Reschedules Neera Tanden Confirmation Vote as White House Holds Firm
The Senate on Wednesday delayed a confirmation vote for a President Joe Biden nominee, signaling party leaders believe there is not enough support to get her approved. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and the Senate Budget Committee were scheduled to vote Wednesday on Neera Tanden’s nomination to direct the White House Office…
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