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  • Federal appeals court upholds Rhode Island donor disclosure law

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    On Sept. 14, 2021, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit upheld a 2012 Rhode Island donor disclosure law in Gaspee Project v. Mederos. The law requires organizations that spend more than $1,000 per year on independent expenditures or electioneering communications to file a report with the Board of Elections disclosing all…

  • The Daily Brew: What’s different about Congressional retirements this year?

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, September 29, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: More members of Congress leaving for other offices than in recent cycles The Heart of the Primaries returns for the 2022 cycle! One three-term, three two-term incumbents on the ballot in Clallam County, Washington Fewer members of…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #302: September 28, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: A school vaccine requirement in Delaware COVID-19 booster shots in Maryland 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 vaccine-related policies. We will keep…

  • Economy and Society: Rubio introduces bill targeting ESG-conscious corporate policies

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    ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C. Rubio introduces bill targeting ESG-conscious corporate policies U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) on September 23 introduced the Mind Your Own Business Act, which would allow a company’s shareholders to sue the company if it adopts policies that shareholders claim are not in the company’s best interest. The legislation…

  • The Daily Brew: National major party committees have raised $531 million in 2021

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, September 28, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Major party committees have raised $531 million in 2021 Map of the week: approved redistricting maps Arizona State Rep. Aaron Lieberman (D) resigns to run for governor Quick personal note from me: This will be my last…

  • The Daily Brew: Recapping Ballotpedia’s 2021 state legislative competitiveness study

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    Welcome to the Monday, September 27, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: State legislative elections in 2021 are the most contested since at least 2010 Two state legislators switch political party affiliation Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction Paolo DeMaria retires State legislative elections in 2021 are the most contested…

  • Boston mayoral candidates receive new endorsements

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    Our weekly summary of state & local news highlights endorsements in the Boston mayoral race and changes to the Florida public school quarantine requirements. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the State & Local Tap. Ballot Measures Update Thirty-nine statewide measures have been certified for the 2021 ballot in nine states so…

  • U.S. House expected to vote on infrastructure bill on Sept. 27

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    Our weekly summary of federal news highlights updates on the infrastructure bill and COVID-19 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 full calendar for the first session of the…

  • Tax deduction for union dues included in budget plan

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    Tax deduction for union dues included in budget plan  A federal tax deduction for union dues is part of Democrats’ budget plan for fiscal year 2022.  About the union dues tax deduction On Sept. 15, the House Ways and Means Committee approved its portion of Democrats’ budget reconciliation package, the Build Back Better Act. Section…

  • The Daily Brew: The latest on North Carolina’s voter ID law

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    Welcome to the Friday, September 24, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: North Carolina court strikes down voter ID law as unconstitutional Your support every month will help voters every day U.S. Supreme Court releases December argument calendar North Carolina court strikes down voter ID law as unconstitutional On…