Bearing Drift
Bearing Drift has been providing an online conservative voice in Virginia politics since 2004. The name describes relative motion at sea - without bearing drift, you need to move to the right to avoid a collision! If it looks like the ship-of-state is going to wreck, move right; you can't go wrong!!!
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Friday, Jan. 17, 2025
Voter ID measure on the ballot in Wisconsin on April 1; 35 state legislative chambers have or will select new leaders in 2025; 45 states require a majority of state lawmakers to be present in chamber to conduct official business.
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025
77 officials were recalled in 2024, higher than the 10-year average; 13 of Trump Cabinet nominees have confirmation hearings this week; Democratic representatives boycott start of MN House of Representatives 2025 session.
U.S. House Schedule for Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025
First and last votes expected at 4pm.
U.S. House Schedule for Monday, Jan. 13, 2025
House will meet at noon for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. First and last votes expected: 6:30 p.m.
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Monday, Jan. 13, 2025
An early look at election administration state legislation activity; 5 statewide ballot measures have been certified so far from 2025, 10 certified for 2026; 14 federal judicial confirmations and 3 new vacancies in December.
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025
Inside the battle to be TX State House speaker; the approval rate for constitutional amendments in 2024 was the lowest since 2005; state legislative 2025 sessions have begun.
Happy Hanukkah 2024
This year Hanukkah will be observed from Dec. 25-Jan. 2.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Bearing Drift
A joyful time for the Christian world to pause and celebrate the birth of the son of God.
U.S. House Schedule for Friday, Dec. 20, 2024
House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. First and last votes expected: TBD. Legislation related to government funding is possible.
Ballotpedia’s Daily Brew for Friday, Dec. 20, 2024: And the Winner of the Cookie Election Is….
The winner of the 2024 Cookie Election is announced; more state supreme court incumbents lost in 2024 than in any year since at least 2008; did you know these presidents issued the most executive orders? The Brew is going on winter recess and will be back on Jan. 6, 2025.
