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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: March 1, 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. California (Democratic trifecta): The Department of Public Health’s (DPH) plan to allocate at least 10% of the state’s vaccine doses to teachers and school staff goes into effect March 1. Education workers have been eligible…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 26, 2021
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The next 72 hours What is changing in the next 72 hours? California (Democratic trifecta): The Department of Public Health (DPH) released a plan to allocate at least 10% of the state’s vaccine doses to teachers and school staff starting March 1. Education workers have been eligible for vaccination since January, but the DPH said…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 25, 2021
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The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? New York (Democratic trifecta): Nursing homes will be able to expand visitation following state guidance starting Feb. 26. On the same day, restaurants statewide can expand from 25% to 35% capacity. Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced 12 community vaccination sites are opening between…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 24, 2021
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The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Illinois (Democratic trifecta): People age 16 and older with state-defined high-risk conditions will be eligible for vaccinations starting Feb. 25. The state’s list of qualifying conditions includes cancer, obesity, and diabetes. Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 23, 2021
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The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? North Carolina (divided government): On Wednesday, Feb. 24, teachers and staff, including bus drivers and custodial staff, can register to receive a coronavirus vaccine. Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click…
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Economy and Society: Yellin announces US role to address climate change through financial structures
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ESG developments this week In Washington, D.C. Yellin announces US role to address climate change through financial structures Two weeks ago, Treasury Secretary and former Fed Chair Janet Yellen told a virtual meeting of G7 finance ministers and central bankers that the United States intends to play a significant role in addressing perceived climate change…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 22, 2021
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The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Vermont (divided government): On Friday, Feb. 19, Gov. Phil Scott (R) announced that fully vaccinated residents who travel to another state will no longer need to quarantine when returning to Vermont beginning Feb. 23. Fully vaccinated residents will receive cards that they can…
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Bold Justice: SCOTUS begins February sitting
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We #SCOTUS so you don’t have to The Supreme Court will begin its February sitting during the week of February 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 11 cases for a total of six…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 19, 2021
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The next 72 hours What is changing in the next 72 hours? Georgia (Republican trifecta): On Thursday, Feb. 18, Gov. Brian Kemp (R) announced the state will open four vaccination sites on Monday, Feb. 22. Each site will dispense around 22,000 shots a week. Kentucky (divided government): Gov. Andy Beshear (D) announced that starting Feb.…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 18, 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): The state is partnering with the University of Arizona to operate a mass vaccination site, starting Feb. 18. Registration opened on Feb. 16. At full capacity, the site can administer 6,000 vaccines…