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  • 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…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #258: June 2, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Vaccine incentive initiatives in Kansas and New Mexico The end of federal pandemic unemployment programs in Texas and Maryland 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…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #257: June 1, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changing coronavirus restrictions in Ohio An order in Oklahoma prohibiting state agencies from requiring masks or vaccines 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…

  • Economy and Society: Proposed legislation would further integrate ESG into retirement plans

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    ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C.ESG developments this week Proposed legislation would further integrate ESG into retirement plans  On May 27, four House Democrats introduced legislation they argue is aimed at promoting ESG transparency. The bills, Sustainable Investment Policies Act and the Retirees Sustainable Investment Opportunities Act, would continue the House’s efforts to overturn…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #256: May 28, 2021

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    Note: in observance of Memorial Day, we’re taking a break from sending out this newsletter on Monday, May 31. We’ll resume our regular schedule Tuesday, June 1.   Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in coronavirus restrictions in Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania A vaccine incentive initiative in California…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #254: May 26, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: An order prohibiting state agencies from requiring proof of vaccination in Georgia  Changes in mask requirements in Hawaii 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…

  • Economy and Society: Labor Department ordered to revise rules limiting ESG

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    ESG developments this week In Washington, D.C. Biden Executive Order prompts Labor Department to revise rules limiting ESG This past week, President Biden issued an Executive Order asking the Labor Department to begin the process of undoing a Trump administration rule warning asset managers about their fiduciary responsibilities under ERISA: “President Joe Biden has issued…

  • The State and Local Tap: Pennsylvania voters pass constitutional amendments to limit governor’s emergency orders

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    Our weekly summary of state and local news reviews the results of Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primaries and summarizes the Sixth Circuit Court’s ruling that Ohio can sue the Census Bureau over delayed data. Ballot Measures Update Nineteen statewide measures have been certified for the 2021 ballot in five states so far. One new measure was certified…

  • The Federal Tap: U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers resigns

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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. Congress is in session Both the House and Senate are in session next week. Click here…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #251: May 20, 2021

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    Note: Our team will be unplugging tomorrow, May 21, and there will not be a newsletter. We will return to our normal schedule May 24. Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in Delaware’s coronavirus restrictions A bill prohibiting masks in Utah public schools Vaccine distribution School closures and reopenings…