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2022

• The State and Local Tap: February 19, 2022
• The Federal Tap: February 19, 2022
• The State and Local Tap: February 12, 2022
• The Federal Tap: February 12, 2022
• The State and Local Tap: February 5, 2022
• The Federal Tap: February 5, 2022
• The State and Local Tap: January 29, 2022
• The Federal Tap: January 29, 2022
• The State and Local Tap: January 22, 2022
• The Federal Tap: January 22, 2022
• The State and Local Tap: January 15, 2022
• The Federal Tap: January 15, 2022
• The Federal Tap: January 8, 2022
• The State and Local Tap: January 8, 2022 '

2021

• The State and Local Tap: December 18, 2021
• The Federal Tap: December 18, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: December 11, 2021
• The Federal Tap: December 11, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: December 4, 2021
• The Federal Tap: December 4, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: November 20, 2021
• The Federal Tap: November 20, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: November 13, 2021
• The Federal Tap: November 13, 2021
• The Federal Tap: November 6, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: November 6, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: October 30, 2021
• The Federal Tap: October 30, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: October 23, 2021
• The Federal Tap: October 22, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: October 16, 2021
• The Federal Tap: October 16, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: October 9, 2021
• The Federal Tap: October 9, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: October 2, 2021
• The Federal Tap: October 2, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: September 25, 2021
• The Federal Tap: September 25, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: September 18, 2021
• The Federal Tap: September 18, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: September 11, 2021
• The Federal Tap: September 11, 2021
• The Federal Tap: August 28, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: August 28, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: August 21, 2021
• The Federal Tap: August 21, 2021
• The Federal Tap: August 14, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: August 14, 2021
• The Federal Tap: August 7, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: August 7, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: July 31, 2021
• The Federal Tap: July 31, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: July 24, 2021
• The Federal Tap: July 24, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: July 17, 2021
• The Federal Tap: July 17, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: July 10, 2021
• The Federal Tap: July 10, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: June 26, 2021
• The Federal Tap: June 26, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: June 19, 2021
• The Federal Tap: June 19, 2021
• The Federal Tap: June 12, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: June 12, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: June 5, 2021
• The Federal Tap: June 5, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: May 22, 2021
• The Federal Tap: May 22, 2021
• The Federal Tap: May 15, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: May 15, 2021
• The State and Local Tap: Virginia Republicans to select statewide nominees at unassembled convention May 1 - May 14
• The Federal Tap: Reviewing the week: Two Republicans advance to runoff in TX-06 special election May 1 - May 14
• The State and Local Tap: Recall of California Gov. Newsom meets signature requirement April 24 - May 7
• The Federal Tap: Reviewing the week: 13 states will gain or lose U.S House seats due to apportionment April 24 - May 7
• The State and Local Tap: California legislature confirms new attorney general April 17 - April 30
• The Federal Tap: Voters to decide runoff in Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District April 17 - April 30
• The State and Local Tap: Sabina Matos sworn in as Rhode Island lieutenant governor April 10 - April 23
• The Federal Tap: Reviewing the week: CDC, FDA recommend pause for Johnson & Johnson vaccine April 10 - April 23
• The Federal Tap: Reviewing the week: U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings of Florida dies April 3 - April 16
• The State and Local Tap: All residents 16 and older are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in 39 states April 3 - April 16
• The State and Local Tap: Wisconsin voters to decide spring elections March 27 - April 9
• The Federal Tap: President Biden announces first nominees for federal judgeships March 27 - April 9
• The State and Local Tap: 1.19 million signatures verified in Newsom recall March 20 - April 2
• The Federal Tap: Four U.S. representatives announce 2022 retirements March 20 - April 2
• The State and Local Tap: Mississippi expands COVID-19 vaccination eligibility to anyone over 16 March 13 - March 26
• The Federal Tap: Louisiana voters deciding first two congressional special elections of 2021 March 13 - March 26
• The State and Local Tap: Signature deadline in Newsom recall campaign is March 17 March 6 - March 19
• The Federal Tap: Biden signs American Rescue Plan Act March 6 - March 19
• The State and Local Tap: Dan McKee sworn in as Rhode Island governor February 27 - March 12
• The Federal Tap: Senate expected to vote on American Rescue Plan Act February 27 - March 12
• The State and Local Tap: St. Louis to use approval voting for first time in city's March 2 mayoral primary February 20 - March 5
• The Federal Tap: Senate confirms three Cabinet nominees this week February 20 - March 5
• The State and Local Tap: Former Illinois House speaker resigns February 13 - February 26
• The Federal Tap: Supreme Court to resume hearing oral arguments February 13 - February 26
• The State and Local Tap: Wisconsin voters to decide spring primary elections February 6 - February 19
• The Federal Tap: U.S. Rep. Ronald Wright dies from coronavirus complications February 6 - February 19
• The State and Local Tap: Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth resigns after error in constitutional amendment process January 30 - February 12
• The Federal Tap: Split U.S. Senate adopts power-sharing agreement January 30 - February 12
• The State and Local Tap: Regional stay-at-home orders end in California January 23 - February 5
• The Federal Tap: Senate confirms two members of Biden's Cabinet January 23 - February 5
• The State and Local Tap: Padilla resigns as California secretary of state January 16 - January 29
• The Federal Tap: Biden inaugurated as nation’s 46th president January 16 - January 29
• The State and Local Tap: Illinois House elects first new speaker since 1997 January 9 - January 22
• The Federal Tap: House of Representatives votes to impeach President Trump January 9 - January 22
• The State and Local Tap: Three governors, 12 state legislatures to be sworn in this week January 2 - January 15
• The Federal Tap: Democrats to control U.S. Senate after winning Georgia runoffs January 2 - January 15

2020

• The State and Local Tap: First coronavirus vaccines administered December 12 - December 25
• The Federal Tap: Electoral College selects Biden as president, Harris as vice president December 12 - December 25
• The State and Local Tap: Recount continues in North Carolina Supreme Court race December 5 - December 18
• The Federal Tap: Early in-person voting begins Dec. 14 for Georgia's U.S. Senate runoff elections December 5 - December 18
• The State and Local Tap: Partisan control of Alaska House of Representatives still undecided November 28 - December 11
• The Federal Tap: Biden announces nominations for economic, communications teams November 28 - December 11
• The State and Local Tap: States issue gathering, travel restrictions due to pandemic November 14 - November 27
• The Federal Tap: With all states called, Biden projected to win 306 Electoral College votes, Trump 232 November 14 - November 27
• The State and Local Tap: Fewest state legislative chambers switch partisan control since 1944 November 7 - November 20
• The Federal Tap: Biden projected to win presidency November 7 - November 20
• The State and Local Tap: Gianforte wins Montana gubernatorial race October 31 - November 13
• The Federal Tap: Presidential race remains undecided, Biden leads in Electoral College October 31 - November 13
• The State and Local Tap: SCOTUS upholds absentee/mail-in ballot return extensions in North Carolina, Pennsylvania October 24 - November 6
• The Federal Tap: U.S. Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court October 24 - November 6
• The State and Local Tap: U.S. appeals court upholds Missouri rule preventing in-person return of mail-in ballots October 17 - October 30
• The Federal Tap: Trump, Biden meet in final presidential debate October 17 - October 30
• The State and Local Tap: Federal judge extends Virginia’s voter registration deadline October 10 - October 23
• The Federal Tap: Biden, Trump hold competing town halls October 10 - October 23
• The State and Local Tap: Federal appeals court blocks extension of election deadlines in Wisconsin October 3 - October 16
• The Federal Tap: Trump discharged from Walter Reed Medical Center October 3 - October 16
• The State and Local Tap: Mississippi becomes first to lift statewide mask mandate September 26 - October 9
• The Federal Tap: President Trump, first lady test positive for COVID-19 September 26 - October 9
• The State and Local Tap: Missouri, Virginia governors test positive for coronavirus September 19 - October 2
• The Federal Tap: New York Times, CNN report Trump selects Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court September 19 - October 2
• The Federal Tap: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87 September 12 - September 25
• The State and Local Tap: Federal judge strikes down some of Gov. Wolf's COVID-19 orders September 12 - September 25
• The State and Local Tap: Florida Supreme Court nullifies governor’s appointment to state’s highest court September 5 - September 18
• The Federal Tap: Last congressional primary before November to take place in Delaware September 5 - September 18
• The State and Local Tap: Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson (R) resigns August 22 - September 4
• The Federal Tap: Trump formally accepts Republican presidential nomination August 22 - September 4
• The State and Local Tap: Schools in Arizona, North Carolina reopen to in-person instruction August 15 - August 28
• The Federal Tap: Republican National Convention begins Monday August 15 - August 28
• The State and Local Tap: How state ballot measures shaped women’s suffrage movement 100 years ago August 8 - August 21
• The Federal Tap: Biden selects Harris as running mate August 8 - August 21
• The State and Local Tap: Missouri voters approve Medicaid expansion August 1 - August 14
• The Federal Tap: Marshall, Hagerty win Republican U.S. Senate primaries in Kansas, Tennessee August 1 - August 14
• The State and Local Tap: Ohio House of Representatives replaces Speaker amid federal investigation July 25 - August 7
• The Federal Tap: Five states to hold congressional primaries Aug. 4 July 25 - August 7
• The State and Local Tap: Kansas State Board of Education rejects governor's order delaying start of schools July 18 - August 1
• The Federal Tap: Nikema Williams selected to replace late Rep. John Lewis on ballot July 18 - August 1
• The State and Local Tap: Oklahoma governor tests positive for coronavirus July 11 - July 24
• The Federal Tap: Tuberville, Hegar win Senate primary runoffs in Alabama, Texas July 11 - July 24
• The State and Local Tap: Rokita wins Republican nomination for Indiana Attorney General over incumbent Hill July 4 - July 17
• The Federal Tap: Voters to decide congressional primaries, runoffs in Alabama, Maine, Texas July 4 - July 17
• The State and Local Tap: New York, Connecticut, New Jersey announce joint quarantine requirements for out-of-state travelers June 20 - July 3
• The Federal Tap: U.S. Senate confirms Trump's 200th judicial nominee June 20 - July 3
• The State and Local Tap: New Hampshire, Oregon stay-at-home orders expire June 13 - June 26
• The Federal Tap: SCOTUS rules on DACA, sex-based discrimination June 13 - June 26
• The State and Local Tap: Nine states release guidance on reopening schools June 6 - June 19
• The Federal Tap: Voters decide U.S. House, Senate primaries in five states June 6 - June 19
• The State and Local Tap: Five states to hold state executive, legislative primaries June 9 May 30 - June 12
• The Federal Tap: Voters decide congressional primaries in eight states May 30 - June 12
• The State and Local Tap: State supreme courts in Montana, Texas block mail-in voting modifications May 23 - June 5
• The Federal Tap: Nine states, Washington, D.C., to hold primaries on "Super Junesday" May 23 - June 5
• The State and Local Tap: States lift business restrictions imposed during pandemic May 16 - May 29
• The Federal Tap: Senate confirms Ratcliffe as director of national intelligence May 16 - May 29
• The State and Local Tap: Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down state's stay-at-home order May 9 - May 22
• The Federal Tap: Garcia wins U.S. House special in California, flipping district to Republicans May 9 - May 22
• The State and Local Tap: Stay-at-home orders expire in nine states May 2 - May 15
• The Federal Tap: Voters to decide special elections in CA-25, WI-07 May 2 - May 15
• The State and Local Tap: Eight states extend stay-at-home orders, seven states end them April 25 - May 8
• The Federal Tap: Supreme Court to hear cases via teleconference and broadcast live for first time April 25 - May 8
• The State and Local Tap: Governors announce plans for reopening certain businesses April 18 - May 1
• The Federal Tap: Ohio to hold limited in-person voting for primaries April 18 - May 1
• The State and Local Tap: Seven more states close schools for remainder of academic year due to coronavirus April 11 - April 24
• The Federal Tap: White House releases guidance for reopening economy April 11 - April 24
• The Federal Tap: Sanders ends presidential campaign, Biden is presumptive nominee April 4 - April 17
• The State and Local Tap: Wisconsin holds statewide elections, results to be released April 13 April 4 - April 17
• The State and Local Tap: Forty-two states have issued stay-at-home orders March 28 - April 10
• The Federal Tap: Democrats postpone presidential convention until August March 28 - April 10
• The State and Local Tap: Twenty-three states have issued stay-at-home orders in response to coronavirus March 21 - April 3
• The Federal Tap: Fourteen states have postponed primaries for president, Congress March 21 - April 3
• The State and Local Tap: State and local governments respond to coronavirus pandemic March 14 - March 27
• The Federal Tap: Nine states postpone primaries March 14 - March 27
• The State and Local Tap: Louisiana Secretary of State announces delayed presidential primary March 7 - March 20
• The Federal Tap: Biden wins Michigan and three other states, Sanders wins North Dakota March 7 - March 20
• The State and Local Tap: Cooper, Forest advance to general election in North Carolina governor’s race February 29 - March 13
• The Federal Tap: Biden wins 10 states, Sanders four in Super Tuesday primaries February 29 - March 13
• The State and Local Tap: Five states holding statewide primaries on March 3 February 22 - March 6
• The Federal Tap: Your presidential and congressional Super Tuesday preview February 22 - March 6
• The Federal Tap: Nevada Democrats hold presidential nominating caucus February 15 - February 28
• The State and Local Tap: Karofsky, Kelly to meet in Wisconsin Supreme Court election April 7 February 15 - February 28
• The State and Local Tap: Wisconsin Supreme Court primary takes place Feb. 18 February 8 - February 21
• The Federal Tap: Sanders, Trump win New Hampshire presidential primaries February 8 - February 21
• The State and Local Tap: Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates participate in forum February 1 - February 14
• The Federal Tap: Impeachment trial of President Trump ends February 1 - February 14
• The State and Local Tap: Gates wins runoff for Texas state House seat January 25 - February 7
• The Federal Tap: Iowa hosts first nominating event of 2020 election cycle January 25 - February 7
• The State and Local Tap: Voters to decide battleground state House runoff in Texas January 18 - January 31
• The Federal Tap: Supreme Court hears cases on drug offenses, school choice, and commercial arbitration January 18 - January 31
• The State and Local Tap: Bishop announces bid for Utah lieutenant governor January 11 - January 24
• The Federal Tap: Impeachment trial of President Trump begins January 11 - January 24
• The State and Local Tap: Voters may decide Alaska ranked-choice voting initiative in 2020 January 4 - January 17
• The Federal Tap: Georgia’s Kelly Loeffler (R) becomes newest U.S. Senator January 4 - January 17

2019

• The State and Local Tap: New Jersey voters to decide 2020 measure legalizing marijuana use December 14 - December 27
• The Federal Tap: House approves two articles of impeachment against President Trump December 14 - December 27
• The State and Local Tap: Houston voters to decide mayor, school board elections in Saturday runoffs December 7 - December 20
• The Federal Tap: U.S. Senate has confirmed 50 federal appeals court judges during Trump's presidency December 7 - December 20
• The State and Local Tap: 2020 candidate filing concludes in Illinois, California November 30 - December 13
• The Federal Tap: Three U.S. House members say they won’t seek re-election November 30 - December 13
• The State and Local Tap: Edwards wins re-election as Louisiana governor November 16 - November 29
• The Federal Tap: President Trump signs continuing resolution to fund government through Dec. 20 November 16 - November 29
• The State and Local Tap: Edwards, Rispone face off in Louisiana gubernatorial election November 9 - November 22
• The Federal Tap: Ten Democrats to participate in presidential primary debate in Atlanta November 9 - November 22
• The State and Local Tap: Republicans flip attorney general and secretary of state offices in Kentucky November 2 - November 15
• The State and Local Tap: It’s Election Day on Tuesday! October 26 - November 8
• The Federal Tap: O’Rourke ends presidential campaign October 26 - November 8
• The State and Local Tap: Ad spending in Kentucky gubernatorial race tops $15 million October 19 - November 1
• The Federal Tap: Reps. Rooney (R), Gabbard (D) won’t run for re-election in 2020 October 19 - November 1
• The State and Local Tap: Gov. Edwards (D), Rispone (R) advance to general election in Louisiana October 12 - October 25
• The Federal Tap: Democrats hold fourth presidential debate October 12 - October 25
• The State and Local Tap: It’s Election Day in Louisiana October 5 - October 18
• The Federal Tap: 12 Democratic presidential candidates to debate in Ohio October 5 - October 18
• The State and Local Tap: Judge blocks Alaska rule on state employee unions September 28 - October 11
• The Federal Tap: Supreme Court begins its 2019-2020 term September 28 - October 11
• The Federal Tap: DNC announces new polling criteria for November debate September 21 - October 4
• The State and Local Tap: Early voting begins in Louisiana's October 12 jungle primaries September 21 - October 4
• The State and Local Tap: Louisiana gubernatorial candidates debate taxes, Medicaid expansion September 14 - September 27
• The Federal Tap: EPA to withdraw waiver allowing California to set auto emissions standards September 14 - September 27
• The State and Local Tap: Incumbent loses Nashville mayoral runoff September 7 - September 20
• The Federal Tap: Republicans win two NC congressional special elections September 7 - September 20
• The State and Local Tap: North Carolina court orders state to draw new legislative maps August 31 - September 13
• The Federal Tap: Voters to decide two North Carolina congressional special elections August 31 - September 13
• The State and Local Tap: Reeves, Waller compete in Mississippi's gubernatorial Republican primary runoff August 17 - August 30
• The Federal Tap: Deadline approaches for next Democratic debates, Castro is latest candidate to qualify August 17 - August 30
• The State and Local Tap: Seattle City Council candidates set for November election August 10 - August 23
• The Federal Tap: Hickenlooper is fourth Democrat to end presidential run August 10 - August 23
• The State and Local Tap: Mississippi governor primaries: Hood (D) wins, Reeves (R) and Waller (R) advance to runoff August 3 - August 16
• The Federal Tap: Fourth Texas congressman announces 2020 retirement August 3 - August 16
• The State and Local Tap: Mississippi voters to decide governor, state legislative primaries July 27 - August 9
• The Federal Tap: Democratic presidential hopefuls debate over two nights in Detroit July 27 - August 9
• The State and Local Tap: Nashville to elect mayor, vice-mayor, and entire metro council July 20 - August 2
• The Federal Tap: Three Republican U.S. representatives announce retirement July 20 - August 2
• The State and Local Tap: With 2 weeks to go, candidates tout bios and policies in MS governor's race July 13 - July 26
• The Federal Tap: Candidate lineup set for second Democratic presidential debate July 13 - July 26
• The State and Local Tap: Reeves (R), Hood (D) lead Mississippi gubernatorial candidates in cash on hand July 6 - July 19
• The Federal Tap: Steyer joins, Swalwell exits 2020 Democratic presidential race July 6 - July 19
• The State and Local Tap: Candidate endorsed by Democratic presidential hopefuls wins district attorney primary in Queens June 22 - July 5
• The Federal Tap: Supreme Court issues 11 rulings, concluding its 2018-19 term June 22 - July 5
• The State and Local Tap: Queens district attorney candidates tout competing endorsements ahead of primary June 15 - June 28
• The Federal Tap: SCOTUS issues 12 opinions this week June 15 - June 28
• The State and Local Tap: Dallas selects new mayor and San Antonio mayor re-elected in runoffs June 8 - June 21
• The Federal Tap: Candidate lineups announced for first Democratic presidential debates June 8 - June 21
• The State and Local Tap: Two of the 10 largest cities in America will elect mayors today June 1 - June 14
• The Federal Tap: Satellite group releases ad in NC-3 Republican primary runoff June 1 - June 14
• The Federal Tap: DNC raises fundraising, polling thresholds for third and fourth set of presidential primary debates May 25 - June 7
• The State and Local Tap: Denver mayoral runoff headlines Tuesday’s elections May 25 - June 7
• The State and Local Tap: Kentucky to hold gubernatorial, state executive primaries May 11 - May 25
• The Federal Tap: Comparing Trump’s judicial appointments to prior presidencies May 11 - May 25
• The State and Local Tap: Mayoral runoff elections set in Dallas, Denver, San Antonio May 4 - May 17
• The Federal Tap: Ten Republicans competing in NC-09 special election primary May 4 - May 17
• The State and Local Tap: Texas elections set for today April 27 - May 10
• The Federal Tap: Republican primary in North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District special election heads to runoff April 27 - May 10
• The State and Local Tap: Federal court strikes down Michigan congressional and state legislative district maps as partisan gerrymanders April 20 - May 3
• The Federal Tap: With Biden’s entry, Democratic presidential primary field grows to 21 candidates April 20 - May 3
• The State and Local Tap: Mayor-endorsed candidates for Newark school board win election for ninth consecutive year April 13 - April 26
• The Federal Tap: Trump and Sanders lead Q1 presidential fundraising; Harris, O'Rourke, and Buttigieg round out top five in total individual contributions April 13 - April 26
• The State and Local Tap: Ohio governor signs bill prohibiting abortion after fetal heartbeat is detected April 6 - April 19
• The Federal Tap: NC-9 update: McCready (D) raises $1.6 million in first quarter; Republicans sign term limits pledge April 6 - April 19
• The State and Local Tap: Hagedorn leads Neubauer in Wisconsin Supreme Court race March 30 - April 12
• The Federal Tap: Senate changes precedent to limit post-cloture debate on most presidential nominees March 30 - April 12
• The State and Local Tap: Chicago runoff elections for mayor, city council, and treasurer March 23 - April 5
• The Federal Tap: First two Congressional Democrats not running for re-election in 2020 March 23 - April 5
• The State and Local Tap: Curry wins re-election to Jacksonville mayor, five council races head to runoffs March 16 - March 29
• The Federal Tap: Supreme Court to hear two cases next week on partisan gerrymandering March 16 - March 29
• The State and Local Tap: Gallego defeats Valenzuela in Phoenix mayoral runoff, concluding 2018 election March 9 - March 22
• The Federal Tap: O’Rourke and Messam enter 2020 presidential race, 16 notable Democrats running March 9 - March 22
• The State and Local Tap: Castor, Straz advance to runoff in Tampa mayoral election March 2 - March 15
• The Federal Tap: States sue Trump administration over new abortion rules March 2 - March 15
• The State and Local Tap: Lightfoot, Preckwinkle advance to runoff in Chicago mayoral race February 23 - March 8
• The Federal Tap: Trump concludes second summit with Kim February 23 - March 8
• The State and Local Tap: Elections Tuesday in both Chicago and New York City February 16 - March 1
• The Federal Tap: State elections board orders new election in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District February 16 - March 1
• The State and Local Tap: Utah repeals and replaces voter-approved Medicaid expansion initiative February 9 - February 23
• The Federal Tap: Trump signs border funding deal, declares national emergency February 9 - February 23
• The Federal Tap: Trump delivers second State of the Union address; Abrams delivers response February 2 - February 15
• The State and Local Tap: New Jersey governor signs $15 minimum wage legislation February 2 - February 15
• The State and Local Tap: Colorado payday loan measure takes effect January 26 - February 8
• The Federal Tap: Threat assessment pinpoints China/Russia cooperation January 26 - February 8
• The State and Local Tap: Kentucky governor and statewide filing deadline approaches, Bevin announces re-election bid January 19 - February 1
• The Federal Tap: SCOTUS has issued eight rulings - seven unanimously - this term January 19 - February 1
• The State and Local Tap: Florida Gov. DeSantis appoints second supreme court justice, breaks with predecessor on medical marijuana January 12 - January 25
• The Federal Tap: Two Trump appointees testify before Senate January 12 - January 25
• The State and Local Tap: Slim Republican majority at stake in Virginia General Assembly this November January 5 - January 18
• The Federal Tap: Outcome in North Carolina’s 9th lingers as hearing postponed January 5 - January 18
• The State and Local Tap: New year, new mayoral elections to watch December 29 - January 11
• The Federal Tap: The 116th Session of Congress begins December 29 - January 11

2018

• The Federal Tap: It’s beginning to look a lot like 2020. Over 430 candidates have already filed for president December 8 - December 21
• The State and Local Tap: Battles on the Bayou - Louisiana runoffs are today December 1 - December 14
• The Federal Tap: One more U.S. House race decided this week December 1 - December 14
• The Federal Tap: The dusky gopher frog got its day in court November 24 - December 7
• The State and Local Tap: Endorsements and news in the Georgia and Mississippi runoffs November 24 - December 7
• The State and Local Tap: We have our first signature submission for a 2019 ballot measure! November 10 - November 23
• The Federal Tap: Ranked-choice voting at the center of a battleground US House race November 10 - November 23
• The Federal Tap: It’s the final countdown October 27 - November 9
• The State and Local Tap: A preview of our 2018 election reviews October 27 - November 9
• The Federal Tap: Running towards a runoff October 20 - November 2
• The State and Local Tap: Florida Gov is up for debate October 20 - November 2
• The State and Local Tap: AG races receive national attention, funding October 13 - October 26
• The Federal Tap: Federal government report: $23 billion in deregulation savings in 2018 October 13 - October 26
• The Federal Tap: Trump stumps September 6 - October 19
• The State and Local Tap: Most expensive ballot measure campaigns of the cycle September 6 - October 19
• The Federal Tap: Who are the top U.S. House fundraisers of Q3 September 29 - October 12
• The State and Local Tap: Energy measures will appear on 4 states’ ballots in 2018. Find out more in our free webinar September 29 - October 12
• The State and Local Tap: Who is winning the money horse race in gubernatorial battlegrounds September 22 - October 5
• The Federal Tap: National parties shuffle money around in battlegrounds September 22 - October 5
• The Federal Tap: U.S. Senate candidates face off in debates around the country September 15 - September 28
• The State and Local Tap: Special election result in Texas Senate creates Republican supermajority September 15 - September 28
• The Federal Tap: Primary season winds down; Committee vote on Kavanaugh next week September 8 - September 21
• The State and Local Tap: Our last primary wrap-ups of the cycle September 8 - September 21
• The Federal Tap: The end of the primaries are upon us - Live Free or Die takes center stage on Tuesday September 1 - September 14
• The State and Local Tap: Bye primaries - Empire State brings season to a close on Thursday September 1 - September 14
• The Tap: Labor Day edition
• The State and Local Tap: Sunshine State sees heated gubernatorial primaries for both parties August 18 - August 31
• The Federal Tap: AZ’s U.S. Senate Republican primary is on the top of our list for Tuesday August 18 - August 31
• The State and Local Tap: Millions spent leading up to this week’s WY Republican gubernatorial primary August 11 - August 24
• The Federal Tap: Kavanaugh meets with two more red-state Democratic senators August 11 - August 24
• The State and Local Tap: A first for WV? The state legislature adopts articles of impeachment against state supreme court justices August 4 - August 17
• The Federal Tap: Aloha to Hawaii primaries August 4 - August 17
• The Federal Tap: Primaries in four states and a U.S. House special election July 21 - August 3
• The State and Local Tap: Not just primaries on Tuesday; Missouri votes on right-to-work measure July 21 - August 3
• The State and Local Tap: The Volunteer State takes its turn at primary nominations July 21 - August 3
• The Federal Tap: They’re back! Tennessee kicks off a jam-packed month of 14 primaries July 21 - August 3
• The Federal Tap: The peach state is ripe for Tuesday’s runoffs
• The State and Local Tap: Trump wades into GA gubernatorial primary with endorsement July 14 - July 27
• The Federal Tap: Kavanaugh states his case July 7 - July 20
• The State and Local Tap: Alabama runoff Tuesday to decide GOP nominees for Lt. Gov and Atty. General July 7 - July 20
• The Tap: Fourth of July edition
• The State and Local Tap: It’s official; Californians will vote on 12 ballot measures in November June 23 - July 6
• The Federal Tap: SCOTUS illuminates the lights on its vacancy sign June 23 - July 6
• The State and Local Tap: Four more states head to the primary polls this week June 16 - June 29
• The Federal Tap: A big week in Supreme Court decisions June 16 - June 29
• The Federal Tap: Halfway through primary season-- 26 states down, 24 to go June 2 - June 15
• The State and Local Tap: Three Californias? Here’s the background you need June 2 - June 15
• The State and Local Tap: Illinois signs its first budget into law since 2015 June 2 - June 15
• The Federal Tap: 13 statewide primaries in two weeks - Eight primaries down, five more to come! June 2 - June 15
• The Federal Tap: Primary preview--top two and then some May 26 - June 8
• The State and Local Tap: Primaries, filing deadlines, and recalls, oh my! May 26 - June 8
• The Tap: Memorial Day edition
• The Federal Tap: Even runoffs are bigger in Texas May 12 - May 25
• The State and Local Tap: Right-to-work measure moved from November to August primary date by party-line vote of Missouri legislature May 12 - May 25
• The State and Local Tap: Five states to hold primaries next week, Missouri to hold impeachment session May 5 - May 18
• The Federal Tap: Four states holding primaries in 32 congressional seats on Tuesday May 5 - May 18
• The State and Local Tap: Four states with primaries, three certified ballot measures, two budget bills, one school board without a quorum April 28 - May 11
• The Federal Tap: Seven of the year’s top ten Republican primaries take place Tuesday April 28 - May 11
• The Federal Tap: Colorado U.S. Rep incumbent removed from ballot: Need to know more April 21 - May 4
• The State and Local Tap: Is your rent too damn high? Californians may vote on rent control initiatives April 21 - May 4
• The State and Local Tap: State capitol policy updates: A busy week April 14 - 27
• The Federal Tap: Mixed opinions: Will Tuesday's AZ-08 special election be competitive April 14 - 27
• The State and Local Tap: Ohio House Speaker announces resignation; two Nevada state senators avoid potential recall April 7 - April 20
• The Federal Tap: Potential federal policy changes on the horizon; Florida Senate race sees new entrant April 7 - April 20
• The State and Local Tap: March madness of filing deadlines wrap as we spring into April March 31 - April 13
• The Federal Tap: Two congressional incumbents out; roundup of federal policy changes March 31 - April 13
• The State and Local Tap: Dates set in court-ordered Wisconsin special elections March 24 - April 6
• The Federal Tap: What is the fate of Maryland's congressional boundaries March 24 - April 6
• The State and Local Tap: Will Iowans see a right to firearms amendment on their 2020 ballot March 17 - 30
• The Federal Tap: Mississippi has a new U.S. senator March 17 - 30
• The State and Local Tap: Second primary of the year is right around the corner in Illinois March 10 - March 23
• The Federal Tap: PA-18 and Pompeo dominate a busy week of federal news March 10 - March 23
• The State and Local Tap: A Democratic legislator's parting gift: A seat for the GOP March 3 - 16
• The Federal Tap: Texas, check! Next up: Illinois March 3 - 16
• The State and Local Tap: Candidates making the final push before Tuesday's primaries in Texas February 24 - March 9
• The Federal Tap: Endorsements ahead of Tuesday's Texas primaries February 24 - March 9
• The State and Local Tap: California official's resignation is 17th state legislator to resign amid allegations February 10 - February 23
• The Federal Tap: Another lawsuit in Penn. redistricting saga February 10 - February 23
• The State and Local Tap: Bevy of state special elections last week and next week February 10 - February 23
• The Federal Tap: Endorsement race continues in contested primaries in California and Texas February 10 - February 23
• The State and Local Tap: Let's catch up on redistricting February 3 - 16
• The Federal Tap: Candidates aplenty as filing deadlines pass in Alabama, Indiana, and Ohio February 3 - 16
• The State and Local Tap: Kentucky's Democratic primaries set to nearly double from 2016 January 27 - February 9
• The Federal Tap: Congressional retirements and the State of the Union January 27 - February 9
• The State and Local Tap: Vermont governor signs marijuana legislation January 20 - February 2
• The Federal Tap: Filing deadline number 3: West Virginia January 20 - February 2
• The State and Local Tap: Year in review - Democrats gain 30 state legislative seats under Trump administration January 13 - January 26
• The Federal Tap: Year in review - the numbers behind Trump’s first year in office January 13 - January 26
• The Federal Tap: Ohio primary shake-up: Renacci joins Senate race January 6- January 19
• The State and Local Tap: The next recreational marijuana frontier January 6- January 19
• The Federal Tap: Hatch to retire next year; Congress returns for second session December 30 - January 12
• The State and Local Tap: Yancey wins VA House 94 drawing; no concession from Simonds December 30 - January 12

2017

• The State and Local Tap: Previewing the midterm cycle's legislative special elections December 16 - December 22
• The Federal Tap: 2018 elections in Texas start to shape up December 16 - December 22
• The State and Local Tap: Runoff heads to recount in race to replace Atlanta Mayor Reed December 9 - December 15
• The Federal Tap: Trump, RNC back Moore ahead of Tuesday's special election in Alabama December 9 - December 15
• The State and Local Tap: Two November 7th races move to a recount December 2 - December 8
• The Federal Tap: Five minutes to get caught up on the tax bill December 2 - December 8
• The State and Local Tap: Every vote counts: close races and coin flips November 18 - November 24
• The Federal Tap: Jones tied or leading Moore in 3 of 5 polls in wake of sexual misconduct allegations against Moore November 18 - November 24
• The State and Local Tap: Review Tuesday’s elections in under 10 minutes November 11 - November 17
• The Federal Tap: Highlights from Trump’s East Asia tour November 11 - November 17
• The Federal Tap: Last stint on the Hill: Another Congressman announces retirement November 4 - November 10
• The State and Local Tap: Elections we're watching next week (plus, a few extras) November 4 - November 10
• The State and Local Tap: Federal court appoints special master for NC state legislative district maps October 28 - November 3
• The Federal Tap: Pence casts fifth tie-breaking vote in the Senate October 28 - November 3
• The State and Local Tap: Biden endorses Virginia state house candidates in 5 of 13 races to watch October 21 - October 27
• The Federal Tap: Senate Republicans take next step towards passing GOP tax plan October 21 - October 27
• The State and Local Tap: 13th veto by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper October 14 - October 20
• The Federal Tap: Rounding up Trump's latest ACA alterations October 14 - October 20
• The State and Local Tap: Two vetoes in North Carolina overridden, one Connecticut override attempt fails October 7 - October 13
• The Federal Tap: Tax reform, travel bans, contraception and more: a review of a busy week in Washington October 7 - October 13
• The State and Local Tap: Is next Saturday's West Virginia bond measure a tax increase September 30 - October 6
• The Federal Tap: Welcome back, SCOTUS. 2017-2018 docket commences September 30 - October 6
• The State and Local Tap: Possible 2020 presidential contender issues special election endorsement September 23 - September 29
• The Federal Tap: 3 days to Alabama runoff; Moore leads in all 6 Sept opinion polls September 23 - September 29
• The State and Local Tap: Seattle mayor resigns following allegations of past sexual abuse September 16 - September 22
• The Federal Tap: $8.2 million on the table in Republican primary runoff for Alabama Senate seat September 16 - September 22
• The State and Local Tap: Florida cities prepare for powerful Hurricane Irma September 9 - September 15
• The Federal Tap: Trump administration rescinds DACA; Congress responds September 9 - September 15
• The State and Local Tap: 2017 will have the fewest ballot measures since 1947 September 2 - September 8
• The Federal Tap: New polls reveal sizable lead in one U.S. Senate race, tightening margins in another September 2 - September 8
• The State and Local Tap: North Carolina legislature prepares to adopt new state legislative district maps August 26 - September 1
• The Federal Tap: Rebooting the Ninth Circuit August 26 - September 1
• The State and Local Tap: Mixed reactions from city officials, public on attention to public monuments August 19 - August 25
• The Federal Tap: Bannon out as White House chief strategist August 19 - August 25
• The State and Local Tap: Detroit Mayor Duggan touts Biden endorsement, wins over two-thirds of primary vote August 12 - August 18
• The Federal Tap: Trump’s endorsement and new polling in Tuesday’s Alabama Senate race August 12 - August 18
• The Federal Tap: DC Circuit court grants lawsuit by 15 Democratic state AGs August 5 - August 11
• The State and Local Tap: Flint mayoral recall headed for ballot in November August 5 - August 11
• The State and Local Tap: How much is that gallon of milk? Idaho Court upholds gubernatorial veto of grocery tax July 22 - July 28
• The Federal Tap: Six-month Judicial Checkup—President Trump has submitted nominations to fill more than 20 percent of vacancies July 22 - July 28
• The State and Local Tap: Battle between Democratic leadership in Rhode Island leaves budget situation in flux July 15 - July 21
• The Federal Tap: Revised Senate health bill revealed; whip-counting begins for Republicans July 15 - July 21
• The State and Local Tap: Three states begin and end partial government shutdowns over budget standoffs July 8 - July 14
• The Federal Tap: BRCA debate set to continue as McConnell tries to secure votes July 8 - July 14
• The State and Local Tap: Partisan divide stalls decision on control of New York City schools June 24 - June 30
• The Federal Tap: Senate releases its version of the American Health Care Act; five GOP senators against June 24 - June 30
• The State and Local Tap: Kansas Passes Budget; (Possibly) Concluding One Of The Longest Sessions In State History June 17 - June 23
• The Federal Tap: The future of the immigration order, the most expensive race in U.S. House history, + 4 more June 17 - June 23
• The State and Local Tap: Conflict here, conflict there, state government intrigue everywhere—intra and cross-party battles mark legislatures June 10 - June 16
• The Federal Tap: House passes financial policy bill; Senate working on its own version June 10 - June 16
• The Federal Tap: Special elections steal the show June 3 - June 9
• The State and Local Tap: Checking in with the TX legislature, WI medicaid, and five more must-reads June 3 - June 9
• The Tap: Fourth Circuit rules in immigration executive order case May 27 - June 2
• The Tap: Exploring demographics in Pivot Counties May 20 - May 26
• The Tap: Comey's firing: How Congress responded May 13 - May 19
• The Tap: House takes first step in replacing Obamacare May 6 - May 12
• The Tap: Congress temporarily avoids a government shutdown; May 5 deadline looming April 29 - May 5
• The Tap: The AHCA's New Amendment April 22 - April 28
• The Tap: The most anticipated congressional special election of the season April 15 - April 21
• The Tap: The 101st associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court April 8 - April 14
• The Tap: National Republicans split on successor to Tom Price April 1 - April 7
• The Tap: Tracking Opposition to the AHCA March 25 - March 31
• The Tap: The Women & Trump 150 Index
• The Tap: The American Health Care Act March 11 - March 17
• The Tap: Federal Judicial Vacancies at 13.1% March 4 - March 10
• The Tap: President Trump and the Conservative Political Action Conference February 25 - March 3
• The Tap: Building The Cabinet February 18 - February 24
• The Tap: Judge Gorsuch’s Busy Week February 11 - 17
• The Tap: U.S. Senators on Neil Gorsuch's Nomination February 4 - February 10
• The Tap: The SCOTUS Shortlist January 28 - February 3
• The Tap: A New Administration Begins January 21 - January 27
• The Tap: Six Days Until Inauguration January 14 - January 20
• The Tap: Immigration Policy in the 50 states January 7 - January 13

2016

• The Tap: Tillerson for secretary of state December 17 - December 23
• The Tap: The next secretary of state December 10 - December 16
• The Tap: The Iran nuclear deal under the Trump Administration December 3 - December 9
• The Tap: You're Hired November 19 - November 25
• The Tap: In-Depth Election Week Report November 12 - November 18
• The Tap: The Top Ten Races to Watch November 5 - November 11
• The Tap: The Big Pictures October 29 - November 4
• The Tap: Twenty-five presidential debates October 22 - October 28
• The Tap: Trump’s One Path to Victory October 15 - October 21
• The Tap: Debate Season in Full Swing October 8 - 14
• The Tap: The Court is Back In Town October 1 - October 7
• The Tap: Let's Debate September 24 - September 30
• The Tap: Party insiders guess at partisan outcomes September 17 - September 23
• The Tap: What are the odds? September 10 - September 16
• The Tap: American Direct Democracy at Work September 3 - September 9
• The Tap: The Clinton Foundation August 27 - September 2
• The Tap: Rigged Debates August 20 - August 26
• The Tap: 1 in 5 Republican voters August 13 - August 19
• The Tap: How to fill a vacancy at the top of a ticket August 6 - August 12
• The Tap: We now return to your regularly scheduled primaries July 30 - August 5
• The Tap: RNC over, DNC up July 23 - July 29
• The Tap: Trump picks Pence July 16 - July 22
• The Tap: FBI investigation comes to a close July 9 - July 15
• The Tap: First of 21 proposed marijuana measures makes CA ballot July 2- July 8
• The Tap: What is the role of a delegate? June 25 - July 1
• The Tap: A Busy Week for SCOTUS June 18 - June 24
• The Tap: 2016 Delegates and Conventions Explained June 11 - June 17
• The Tap: Presidential primary season draws to a close June 4 - June 10
• The Tap: Don’t look now, but more filing deadlines are approaching May 28 - June 3
• The Tap: The expected Clinton/Trump matchup draws national attention May 21 - May 27
• The Tap: Republicans and their declared positions on Trump May 14 - May 20
• The Tap: Veto the Puppy May 7 - May 13
• The Tap: "Devious machinations by professional political operators" April 30 - May 6
• The Tap: Budding Support for Marijuana Legalization April 23 - April 29
• The Tap: New Jersey’s Supreme Court Vacancy Season Finale April 16 - April 22
• The Tap: Beer pouring, colonoscopies, & Nebraska’s death penalty April 9 - April 15
• The Tap: What will the RNC Rules Committee do with Rule 40(b)? April 4 - April 10
• The Tap: Tampa decriminalizes marijuana possession March 28 - April 3
• The Tap: 1,058 delegates from Tuesday: who won? March 21 - March 27
• The Tap: Super-er Tuesday? March 14 - March 20
• The Tap: New district maps and the Buffalo Cannabis Act March 7 - March 13
• The Tap: "Pond scum" and "Chicken"—This week in state legislator insults February 29 - March 6
• The Tap: Riker's Island, filing deadlines, and a new NC primary date February 22 - February 28
• The Tap: Justice Scalia's passing overshadows a busy week in political events February 15 - February 21
• The Tap: New Hampshire Arrives; Campaign Updates; Feral Ferrets February 8 - February 14
• The Tap: Happy Iowa Caucus Day! February 1 - February 7