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  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #311: November 4, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at several multistate lawsuits aimed at a federal vaccine mandate, changes in coronavirus restrictions in Hawaii, and other news since October 28. We’ll also give the latest tracking on: Lawsuits about state actions and policies  Vaccine distribution State-level mask requirements COVID-19 emergency health orders School…

  • So, now that we had some sleep, what happened Tuesday?

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    Welcome to the Thursday, November 4, 2021, Brew.  By: Cory Eucalitto and David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: A look at Candidate Connection survey responses from 2021 election winners New York voters reject three proposed constitutional amendments The latest election results Glenn Youngkin, Michelle Wu, and other Nov.…

  • Daily Brew: Where things stand from Tuesday’s elections

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    Welcome to today’s Brew. It’s the day after Election Day 2021, and we have definitive results for quite a few of the key races. Here’s a rundown of where things stand as of 6 a.m. ET. For the latest news and information about yesterday’s contests, visit our election results article. Here’s what’s in store for…

  • Economy and Society: Opponents respond to proposed Labor Department ESG rule

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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. ESG opponents offer arguments against proposed Labor Department rule The Biden Labor…

  • Election day is here! Here’s what we’re watching tonight

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, November 2, Brew.  By: Doug Kronaizland David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Happy election day!  ICYMI: Previewing Ballotpedia’s battleground elections Announcing our newest Learning Journey on the Administrative Procedure Act Happy Election Day! Election Day 2021 is here! If you haven’t already voted, check…

  • Bold Justice: SCOTUS holds November sitting

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    Bold Justice: SCOTUS holds November sitting Welcome to the Nov. 1 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. It’s full steam ahead as SCOTUS enters the second month of its 2021-2022 term. Buckle up for an exciting lineup of cases,…

  • Previewing Tuesday’s state and local elections

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    Our weekly summary of state & local news previews Tuesday’s state and local elections and highlights a New York judge declining to block the NYC vaccine mandate. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the State & Local Tap. We’re three days out from the Nov. 2 election, so be sure you don’t…

  • Previewing the FL-20 special Democratic primary

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    Our weekly summary of federal news previews Tuesday’s special Democratic primary in FL-20 and highlights SCOTUS’ acceptance of two cases related to Texas’ abortion law. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the Federal Tap. Enjoy all the Halloween candy this weekend. We think accurate political information is even sweeter. Click here to…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #310: October 28, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. As a reminder, starting today we publish this summary weekly on Thursday.  Today we look at an FDA committee’s recommendation on COVID-19 vaccines for children, the end of Louisiana’s indoor mask mandate, and other news since Oct. 21. We’ll also give the latest tracking on: Lawsuits about state…

  • California ethics panel approves new rules for charitable donations

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    California ethics panel approves new rules for charitable donations On Oct. 21, 2021, the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) voted unanimously to adopt new disclosure requirements for charitable contributions made on behalf of politicians in a practice known as behested payments. The new rules will go into effect 30 days after they are filed…