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  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #292: August 24, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: A vaccine requirement for corrections staff in California A COVID-19 vaccine incentive initiative in Wisconsin 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 weighing human capital disclosures

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    ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C., and around the world SEC weighing human capital disclosures  On August 18, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler tweeted to explain to investors, asset managers, and corporations what is next on the SEC’s ESG agenda. He wrote: “Investors want to better understand one of the most critical assets of a…

  • State and Local Tap: Ballots for Newsom recall mailed to voters

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    Our weekly summary of state & local news highlights an update in the recall election targeting California Gov. Gavin Newsom and a Florida school district requiring masks in schools, violating the governor’s executive order. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the State & Local Tap. Ballot measures update  Thirty-six statewide measures have…

  • The Federal Tap: Biden announces plans to offer COVID-19 booster shots

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    Our weekly summary of federal news highlights Biden’s announcement of plans to offer COVID-19 booster shots and the SCOTUS November argument calendar. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the Federal Tap. Congress is in session The House is in session next week. Click here to see the full calendar for the first…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #291: August 19, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: A proof-of-vaccination requirement at large events in California A COVID-19 vaccine requirement for teachers in Washington 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…

  • Economy and Society: SEC approves Nasdaq board-diversity proposal

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    ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C. The SEC and diversity On Friday, August 6, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved a plan set forth by the Nasdaq stock exchange to promote diversity among the companies it lists. Late last year, Nasdaq suggested that all listed companies would either have to have underrepresented minority groups…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #290: August 17, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: An order in Michigan directing COVID-19 booster shots to long-term care facilities A temporary Texas Supreme Court order blocking local mask mandates Vaccine distribution Lawsuits about state actions and policies  State-level mask requirements COVID-19 emergency health orders COVID-19 policy changes from this time last…

  • The State and Local Tap: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign Aug. 24

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    Our weekly summary of state and local news highlights New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announced resignation and the California GOP’s vote to not endorse a recall candidate. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the State and Local Tap.  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign Aug. 24 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo…

  • The Federal Tap: U.S. Census Bureau releases 2020 data necessary to begin redistricting process

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    Our weekly summary of federal news highlights the 2020 U.S. Census and a vaccine mandate for the military. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the Federal Tap.  U.S. Census Bureau releases 2020 data necessary to begin redistricting process The U.S. Census Bureau released block-level data from the 2020 census on Aug. 12.…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #289: August 12, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: A vaccine requirement for K-12 school teachers and staff in California An order limiting gatherings in Hawaii Vaccine distribution School closures and reopenings Travel restrictions State proof-of-vaccination requirements and policies Federal responses COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year  We are committed to…