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  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #303: September 30, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: An extended mask mandate in Louisiana An extended pandemic sick leave program in Massachusetts  Vaccine distribution School mask requirements State proof-of-vaccination requirements and policies We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to vaccine-related policies. We will keep you abreast…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #302: September 28, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: A school vaccine requirement in Delaware COVID-19 booster shots in Maryland 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 vaccine-related policies. We will keep…

  • Economy and Society: Rubio introduces bill targeting ESG-conscious corporate policies

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    ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C. Rubio introduces bill targeting ESG-conscious corporate policies U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) on September 23 introduced the Mind Your Own Business Act, which would allow a company’s shareholders to sue the company if it adopts policies that shareholders claim are not in the company’s best interest. The legislation…

  • Boston mayoral candidates receive new endorsements

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    Our weekly summary of state & local news highlights endorsements in the Boston mayoral race and changes to the Florida public school quarantine requirements. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the State & Local Tap. Ballot Measures Update Thirty-nine statewide measures have been certified for the 2021 ballot in nine states so…

  • U.S. House expected to vote on infrastructure bill on Sept. 27

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    Our weekly summary of federal news highlights updates on the infrastructure bill and COVID-19 booster shots. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the Federal Tap. Congress is in session Both the House and Senate are in session next week. Click here to see the full calendar for the first session of the…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #301: September 23, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes to Florida’s school quarantine rules     Booster shots in Colorado nursing homes Vaccine distribution School mask requirements State proof-of-vaccination requirements and policies Federal responses We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to vaccine-related policies. We will keep you…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #300: September 21, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: The return of Nebraska’s COVID-19 dashboard A vaccine mandate for childcare workers in New Jersey 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 vaccine-related…

  • Economy and Society: SEC Chairman issues another warning to fund managers

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    ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C. SEC Chairman Gensler testimony on crypto, disclosure, and more On September 14, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler testified before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, covering several topics related to ESG investing. First, he discussed the SEC’s interest in regulating crypto-currencies and…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #299: September 16, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: An extended indoor mask requirement in New Mexico State employee vaccine requirements in Nevada and Wisconsin Vaccine distribution School mask requirements State proof-of-vaccination requirements and policies Federal responses We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to vaccine-related policies. We…

  • California voters retain Gov. Gavin Newsom (D)

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    California voters retained Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) in the recall election Tuesday night. With 68% of precincts partially reporting, 63.8% voted to retain Newsom while 36.1% voted to recall Newsom. A majority vote was required to recall Newsom. Among the replacement candidates, Larry Elder (R) received the largest share of the votes at 47% followed…