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  • The Daily Brew: The procedures for the upcoming SCOTUS term

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    Welcome to the Monday, October 4, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: SCOTUS releases COVID-19 procedures for oral arguments Harris casts ninth tie-breaking vote as vice president Today in ballot measure history: Louisiana voters approve 11 of 15 legislatively referred constitutional amendments SCOTUS releases COVID-19 procedures for oral arguments…

  • The State and Local Tap: Three states enact new congressional, legislative district maps

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    Our weekly summary of state & local news highlights the three states that enacted new congressional and state legislative district maps and Delaware’s enactment of school staff vaccine or testing 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 Federal Tap: House Speaker Pelosi defers infrastructure vote twice

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    Our weekly summary of federal news highlights updates on the infrastructure bill and the Colorado Redistricting Commission’s approval of a final congressional map. 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…

  • 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…