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

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Connecticut (Democratic trifecta): Individuals age 65 and older can register for vaccination appointments starting Feb. 11. Currently, only people age 75 and older are eligible for vaccinations. Massachusetts (divided government): On Feb. 10, Gov. Charlie Baker (R) announced that caregivers who accompany an…

  • Transition Tracker: February 10, 2021: Garland’s confirmation hearing scheduled to begin Feb. 22

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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…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 9, 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. Connecticut (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Ned Lamont (D) announced individuals age 65 and older can register for vaccination appointments starting Feb. 11. Currently, only people age 75 and older are eligible for vaccinations.  Missouri (Republican trifecta):…

  • Disclosure Digest: Nebraska lawmakers consider bill limiting disclosure of nonprofit donor information

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    Last month, we highlighted three states (Iowa, Nebraska, and Tennessee) considering bills that would bar public agencies from publicly disclosing identifying information about nonprofit donors. This week, we take a closer look at the Nebraska legislation.  What the bill proposes Nebraska LB370 would bar any public agency (including state and municipal government units and courts)…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 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. Alabama (Republican trifecta): Individuals age 65 and older and certain frontline essential workers (including corrections officers and grocery store staff) are eligible to receive vaccinations starting Feb. 8. Previously, appointments were limited to individuals age…

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

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    The next 72 hours What is changing in the next 72 hours? Alabama (Republican trifecta): Individuals age 65 and older and certain frontline essential workers (including corrections officers and grocery store staff) will be eligible to receive vaccinations starting Feb. 8. Currently, appointments are limited to individuals age 75 and older. Colorado (Democratic trifecta): Individuals…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 3, 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. Arkansas (Republican trifecta): Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) announced he is allowing the order requiring bars and restaurants that serve alcohol to close nightly by 11 p.m. to expire, effective Feb. 3. Idaho (Republican trifecta): Gov.…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 2, 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) announced the state is launching the At-Home Testing Program for educators. The program makes BinaxNOW at-home tests available to school districts and private schools that opt into the…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: February 1, 2021

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Kentucky (divided government): Regional vaccination centers will begin administering doses on Feb. 2. Individuals in Phase 1B (including people age 70 and older) of vaccine distribution are prioritized starting Feb. 1. Previously, individuals in Phase 1B and Phase 1C were scheduled to be…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: January 29, 2021

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    The next 72 hours What is changing in the next 72 hours? Iowa (Republican trifecta): People age 65 and older will become eligible for the coronavirus vaccine on Feb. 1. Kentucky (divided government): Gov. Andy Beshear (D) announced only individuals in Phase 1B (including people age 70 and older) of vaccine distribution will be prioritized…