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  • 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…

  • 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…