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

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    The next 72 hours What is changing in the next 72 hours? Alabama (Republican trifecta): Residents age 55 or older and people ages 16-64 with state-defined, high-risk underlying conditions will be eligible for vaccination starting March 22. Florida (Republican trifecta): On Friday, March 19, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced that people 50 and older will…

  • Daily Brew: COVID vaccine eligibility by state

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    A look at COVID-19 vaccine eligibility by state  Note: In some states, vaccine eligibility varies by county. The data in the map above shows the loosest restrictions in each state and may not reflect statewide accessibility. Over the past year, we’ve covered many ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected political and civic life in…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: March 18, 2021

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Colorado (Democratic trifecta): People in Phase 1B4 of vaccine distribution can get vaccinated starting March 19. The phase includes all residents 50 and older. Frontline restaurant, manufacturing, and local and state government workers will also become eligible regardless of age. Connecticut (Democratic trifecta): …

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: March 17, 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. Colorado (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Jared Polis (D) extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order through April 15.  Delaware (Democratic trifecta): Gov. John Carney (D) announced pharmacies can begin vaccinating anyone age 50 or older starting March…

  • Transition Tracker: Biden supports reinstating talking filibuster in U.S. Senate

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    March 17, 2021: President Joe Biden (D) said he supported reinstating the talking filibuster in the U.S. Senate. President Joe Biden (D) and his team have been preparing for the transition between presidential administrations since the election, including selecting senior White House staff and appointees to top government positions. In 2020, there were 1,472 government…

  • South Dakota legislature adopts bill barring public agencies from collecting, releasing information about nonprofit donors

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    South Dakota legislature adopts bill barring public agencies from collecting, releasing information about nonprofit donors     On March 8, the South Dakota state Senate approved a bill that would bar public agencies from requiring individuals or groups to disclose identifying information about a nonprofit’s donors, clearing the way for Gov. Kristi Noem (R) to sign it…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: March 16, 2021

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Georgia (Republican trifecta): The state will open five mass vaccination sites beginning March 17 in Bartow, Muscogee, Washington, Chatham, and Ware counties. New Hampshire (Republican trifecta): Private and public K-12 teachers and staff can begin registering for vaccination appointments on March 17. The…

  • Checks and Balances: Kansas proposal would create legislative veto over agency rules

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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 check in on the approaching deadline to repeal…

  • Labor Department ends enforcement of Trump administration ESG rule

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    ESG developments this week In Washington, D.C. Labor Department ends enforcement of Trump administration ESG rule  On March 10, the Biden administration announced that it will not enforce a Trump administration Department of Labor rule warning asset managers about their fiduciary responsibilities under ERISA (The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974), specifically concerning ESG-related…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: March 15, 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. Alabama (Republican trifecta): Gov. Kay Ivey (R) announced residents age 55 or older and people ages 16-64 with state-defined high-risk underlying conditions will be eligible for vaccination starting March 22. Arizona (Republican trifecta): Gov. Doug…