Posted on
Our weekly summary of state & local news highlights New York City’s vaccination requirement for all city employees and Gov. Abbott’s appointment of a new secretary of state. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the State & Local Tap. Ballot Measures Update Thirty-nine statewide measures were certified for the 2021 ballot in…
Posted on
Our weekly summary of federal news highlights Vice President Kamala Harris’ latest tie-breaking votes and the CDC’s approval of Moderna and J&J booster shots. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the Federal Tap. Congress is in session Both the House and Senate are in session next week. Click here to see the…
Posted on
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will hear case involving blocked union dues law next week The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will hear arguments on Tuesday, Oct. 26, in a case involving a union dues law that a judge blocked from going into effect earlier this year. The law would prohibit public-sector employers…
Posted on
Welcome to the Friday, October 22, Brew. By: Doug Kronaizl Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Take a deep dive into our coverage of campaign finance in Virginia’s House races A look back at government responses to the coronavirus pandemic, Oct. 19-23, 2020 #FridayTrivia: By this date in 2011, how…
Posted on
Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: An announcement about nonessential travel in Hawaii A bill limiting gubernatorial emergency powers in North Carolina Vaccine distribution School mask requirements State proof-of-vaccination requirements and policies Federal responses We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to vaccine-related policies. We…
Posted on
Welcome to the Thursday, October 21, Brew. By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection Expansion Project brings your questions to candidates in six cities How many state legislative vacancies have opened this year? Ballotpedia has the numbers San Francisco school board recall elections scheduled for…
Posted on
Welcome to the Wednesday, October 20, Brew. By: David Luchs Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: California and Connecticut set final deadlines for redistricting U.S. Reps. David Price (D), Michael Doyle (D), announce retirements SCOTUS accepts two cases to 2021-2022 merits docket California and Connecticut set final redistricting deadlines As…
Posted on
Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: An order easing healthcare licensing requirements in Nebraska An extended indoor mask mandate in New Mexico Vaccine distribution Lawsuits about state actions and policies State-level mask requirements COVID-19 emergency health orders We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to…
Posted on
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 review the uncertainty surrounding the status of the…
Posted on
Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C. Labor Department rule makes ESG investing in 401(k) plans easier As was…