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  • U.S. Supreme Court ends federal eviction moratorium

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    Our weekly summary of federal news highlights the U.S. Supreme Court ending the federal eviction moratorium and the DCCC outraising the NRCC for the first time since April. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the Federal Tap. Congress is in session The Senate will be out of session next week, and the…

  • New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns, Hochul sworn in as successor

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    Intro: Our weekly summary of state & local news highlights the resignation of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) and the swearing in of successor Kathy Hochul (D) and new mask requirements in Illinois and Oregon. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the State & Local Tap. Ballot Measures Update Thirty-eight statewide…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #293: August 26, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: An outdoor mask mandate in Oregon A ban on vaccine mandates in Texas 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 #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…