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  • New York mayoral primaries preview – The Daily Brew for 06/11/21

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    Welcome to the Friday, June 11, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Previewing the New York mayoral race Ruth Ruggero Hughs resigns as Texas secretary of state #Fridaytrivia Previewing the New York mayoral race The New York mayoral primaries are on June 22—less than two weeks away. As the…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #264: June 10, 2021

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    Recommended subject line: Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #264: June 10, 2021 Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in coronavirus restrictions in Kentucky The end of social distancing in Maine schools Vaccine distribution School closures and reopenings Travel restrictions Federal responses COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year …

  • What comes next in the Newsom recall effort: Today in the Daily Brew (06/10/21)

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    Welcome to the Thursday, June 10, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: What’s next in the recall effort of California Gov. Gavin Newsom? Redistricting review: Illinois enacts state legislative, supreme court maps Legislative term explained: What is a Christmas tree bill? What’s next in the recall effort of California…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #263: June 9, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: A vaccination campaign in Wisconsin Changes in coronavirus restrictions in Oregon COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year  We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to vaccine-related policies. We will keep you abreast of major developments—especially those affecting…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #262: June 8, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in coronavirus restrictions in Hawaii and New York A law prohibiting proof-of-vaccination requirements in Texas Vaccine distribution Lawsuits about state actions and policies  State-level mask requirements Diagnosed or quarantined public officials COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year  We are committed to…

  • Economy and Society: SEC halts enforcement of proxy advisory amendments

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    ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C. SEC halts enforcement of proxy advisory amendments In July 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission amended several rules under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, codifying 2019 regulatory guidance requiring greater scrutiny of Proxy Advisory Services. The amendments went into effect in November 2020 and were scheduled…

  • The State and Local Tap: New Jersey, Virginia to hold statewide primaries June 8

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    Our weekly summary of state & local news previews the statewide primaries in New Jersey and Virginia on June 8, municipal election runoffs taking place on June 5 in Texas, and updates to the recall effort against California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). Read all about it in this week’s edition of the State & Local…

  • The Federal Tap: Stansbury wins special election in New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District

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    Our weekly summary of federal news looks at the resignation of U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers and the latest on the nomination of Eric Lander as OSTP director. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the Federal Tap. Melanie Ann Stansbury wins special election in New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District Melanie Ann Stansbury (D)…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #260: June 4, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in coronavirus restrictions in New Jersey A vaccine incentive initiative in Washington COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year  We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to vaccine-related policies. We will keep you abreast of major developments—especially…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #259: June 3, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: A COVID-19 vaccine initiative in Colorado A bill to prohibit proof of vaccination requirements in Michigan Vaccine distribution School closures and reopenings Travel restrictions Federal responses  COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year  We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from…