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  • 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…

  • 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…