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  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: April 21, 2021

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? New York (Democratic trifecta): Spectators will be allowed at horse and auto races at 20% capacity starting April 22. Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Connecticut (Democratic trifecta): On…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: April 20, 2021

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    Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Arizona (Republican trifecta):  Gov. Doug Ducey (R) ended the executive order requiring masks on all K-12 school campuses.  Ducey also signed an order prohibiting all state and local government agencies from requiring individuals to provide…

  • Disclosure Digest: April 20, 2021

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    Arkansas General Assembly considers bill barring state agencies from imposing donor disclosure requirements on nonprofits     Earlier this month, the Arkansas Senate approved a bill that would bar state agencies and officials from imposing disclosure requirements on nonprofits that are “more stringent, restrictive, or expansive” than those already in force. It would also bar state and…

  • SEC Commissioner argues against integrating ESG concerns into its mission

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    ESG developments this week In Washington, D.C. New SEC Chair sworn in On April 14, Gary Gensler was confirmed by the U.S. Senate (in a mostly party-line 53-45 vote) as the new chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He was sworn in April 17 by Maryland Senator Ben Cardin (D) in a small…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: April 19, 2021

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    Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Delaware (Democratic trifecta): Gov. John Carney (D) extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order through May 16. Hawaii (Democratic trifecta): All residents 16 and older are eligible for vaccination starting April 19. Idaho (Republican trifecta): Gov.…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: April 16, 2021 #Edition #227

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: New Hampshire’s expiring mask mandate Changes in vaccine eligibility in Massachusetts COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year  We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to curfews to vaccine-related policies. We will keep you abreast of major developments—especially…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: April 15, 2021

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Washington (Democratic trifecta):  Gov. Jay Inslee (D) will move Cowlitz, Pierce, and Whitman counties back to Phase 2 of reopening on Friday, April 16. Currently, all counties in the state are in Phase 3 of reopening. On April 9, Inslee announced that counties…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: April 13, 2021

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    Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Multistate news: On April 13, the FDA and CDC recommended all state and local vaccine providers stop administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, effective immediately. The federal government is expected to stop distributing Johnson &…

  • Economy and Society: SEC review finds potentially misleading ESG fund practices

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    ESG developments this week In Washington, D.C. SEC investment fund review reveals potentially misleading ESG practices On April 9, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced that its recently enhanced examinations of the investment community’s use of and adherence to ESG investment principles has yielded results. The Commission set out to find whether investment companies were…

  • Checks and Balances: State lawmakers press for oversight of emergency powers

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    The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process and the rule of law. This edition:  In this month’s edition of Checks and Balances, we review the six resolutions of disapproval filed under…