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  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: March 12, 2021

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    The next 72 hours What is changing in the next 72 hours? Arizona (Republican trifecta): Gov. Doug Ducey’s (R) executive order requiring public schools to offer in-person instruction will take effect March 15. High schools and middle schools in high transmission counties will be exempt from the order. Parents will still be able to keep…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: March 11, 2021

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Maryland (divided government): Gov. Larry Hogan (R) will end capacity limits on most types of businesses, including restaurants, bars, and fitness centers, on March 12 at 5 p.m. Large outdoor and indoor venues, including wedding and sports venues and theaters, will be allowed…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: March 10, 2021

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Massachusetts (divided government): K-12 teachers and staff will become eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine on Thursday, March 11. Ohio (Republican trifecta): People 50 and older will become eligible for a coronavirus vaccine on March 11. People with Type 2 Diabetes and end-stage…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: March 9, 2021

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Illinois (Democratic trifecta): A federal vaccination site is opening at United Center on March 10. The site can administer up to 6,000 vaccines a day. Residents age 65 and older started scheduling appointments to receive vaccinations at the site on March 4. Other…

  • Economy and Society: SEC announces enforcement task force on ESG issues

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    ESG developments this week In Washington, D.C. SEC reviewing ESG disclosure practices of publicly traded companies Late last month, the Securities and Exchange Commission, led by acting Chair Allison Herren Lee, announced that it has started reviewing ESG disclosure practices and demands among the publicly traded corporations it regulates. According to Lee, “Now more than…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: March 8, 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) lifted the state’s capacity limits on businesses, including restaurants, bars providing dine-in services, gyms, theaters, and bowling alleys. Masking and distancing requirements remain in place.  Colorado (Democratic trifecta):…

  • Bold Justice: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for March 1

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    We #SCOTUS and you can, too! The Supreme Court will begin its March sitting during the week of March 22 via teleconference with live audio. The court is conducting proceedings this way in accordance with public health guidance in response to COVID-19. SCOTUS will hear arguments in nine cases for a total of seven hours…

  • Union Station: Right to work amendment before Tennessee state House

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    Tennessee right to work amendment hearing scheduled in state House The first hearing for Tennessee House Joint Resolution 72, a proposed right to work constitutional amendment, is scheduled for March 10. About the amendment  The Tennessee Right to Work Amendment would add the following new section to Article XI of the state constitution: It is…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: March 5, 2021

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    The next 72 hours What is changing in the next 72 hours? Georgia (Republican trifecta): Public and private K-12 teachers and staff will become eligible to receive coronavirus vaccines on March 8. Eligibility will also expand to include preschool and daycare staff, the parents of children with state-defined complex medical conditions, and adults with intellectual…

  • Ballotpedia’s Weekly Transition Tracker: February 27-March 5, 2021

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    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 positions subject to presidential appointment: 1,118 positions required Senate confirmation and 354 did not. The new administration is…