Year: 2021

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #308: October 19, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: An order easing healthcare licensing requirements in Nebraska An extended indoor mask mandate in New Mexico Vaccine distribution Lawsuits about state actions and policies  State-level mask requirements COVID-19 emergency health orders We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to…

  • A look back at government responses to the coronavirus pandemic, October 19-23, 2020

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    Although the first case of COVID-19 in the U.S. was confirmed on Jan. 21, 2020, it wasn’t until March when the novel coronavirus upended life for most Americans. Throughout the year, states issued stay-at-home orders, closed schools, restricted travel, issued mask mandates, and changed election dates. Here are the policy changes that happened October 19-23,…

  • Meet the 2021 Forks mayoral candidates

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    The city of Forks, in Clallam County, Wash., is holding municipal elections on Nov. 2, 2021. The mayor’s office is one of those seats up for election. The mayor serves a four-year term alongside five city council members. Candidates submitted statements to the Washington Secretary of State when they filed a Declaration of Candidacy for…

  • Checks and Balances: Federal and state challenges to Biden’s vaccine mandate

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    The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process and the rule of law. This edition:  In this month’s edition of Checks and Balances, we review the uncertainty surrounding the status of the…

  • Economy and Society: Labor Department rule makes ESG investing in 401(k) plans easier

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    Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C. Labor Department rule makes ESG investing in 401(k) plans easier  As was…

  • Redistricting timeline update: California and Connecticut set final deadlines

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    Here’s a summary of recent redistricting updates from California, Connecticut, New Jersey, Nevada, and Washington. California: On Sept. 22, 2021, the California Supreme Court set a Nov. 15, 2021, deadline for the release of initial draft district plans by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission. The court also set a Dec. 27, 2021, deadline for the…

  • SCOTUS accepts two cases to 2021-2022 merits docket

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    The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) on Oct. 18 accepted two cases for argument during the 2021-2022 term: Ysleta del Sur Pueblo v. Texas, originating from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.  Denezpi v. United States, originating from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit. Both cases concern…

  • Federal Register weekly update: More than 300 presidential documents issued so far in 2021

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    The Federal Register is a daily journal of federal government activity that includes presidential documents, proposed and final rules, and public notices. It is a common measure of an administration’s regulatory activity, accounting for both regulatory and deregulatory actions. From October 11 through October 15, the Federal Register grew by 880 pages for a year-to-date…

  • Dive into one of Virginia’s battleground districts with Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, October 19, Brew.  By: Doug Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: State race spotlight: Virginia House of Delegates District 66 Beth Barts, subject of Loudoun County, Va., school board recall effort, resigns Democrats gain majority in the Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives after special…

  • Boston mayoral debate highlights differences on housing, policing policy and more

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    In Boston’s Oct. 13 mayoral debate, At-Large City Councilors Annissa Essaibi George and Michelle Wu each argued that her record and vision make her the best candidate to lead the city. Essaibi George said she has a track record of working with the people of Boston to get things done. She said, “This work is…