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  • Voters in Seattle to decide mayoral primary on Aug. 3

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    Welcome to the Friday, July 30, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Voters in Seattle to decide mayoral primary on Aug. 3 Oklahoma governor appoints new attorney general Two years ago, Democrats held second presidential primary debate of 2020 cycle Voters in Seattle to decide mayoral primary on Aug.…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #285: July 29, 2021, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: We are committed to keeping you updated on the government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic affecting your daily life—from mask requirements to vaccine-related policies and beyond. To see epidemiological COVID-19 data, visit these sources: Our World in Data, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…

  • The Daily Brew: 11 candidates running for Republican nomination in OH-15

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    Welcome to the Thursday, July 29, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Voters to decide special Republican primary in Ohio’s 15th Congressional District on Aug. 3 Redistricting review: New Jersey Republicans request clarification from secretary of state about how to count incarcerated individuals Georgia voters to decide in 2022…

  • U.S. Supreme Court issues decision in donor disclosure case. What comes next?

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    U.S. Supreme Court issues decision in donor disclosure case. What comes next? On July 1, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Bonta, striking down a California policy that required nonprofits to disclose their donors’ identities to the state’s attorney general.  What comes next in the wake of this…

  • The Daily Brew: Previewing next week’s special election primary in Ohio’s 11th Congressional District

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, July 28, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Voters to decide special Democratic primary in Ohio’s 11th Congressional District on Aug. 3 Jake Ellzey wins runoff for Texas’ 6th Congressional District Here’s an update on the recall election of California Gov. Gavin Newsom  Voters to…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #284: July 27, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: A law banning vacproof-of-vaccination requirements in New Hampshire Updated indoor masking guidance in Louisiana Vaccine distribution Lawsuits about state actions and policies  State-level mask requirements COVID-19 emergency health orders COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year  We are committed to keeping you updated…

  • Economy and Society: SEC continues internal debate about its role in ESG investing

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    ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C. SEC continues internal debate about its role in ESG investing On July 20, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce delivered an address at the Brookings Institution in which she again made the case that the SEC’s current leadership is overstepping both its regulatory mandate and the bounds of what is…

  • Policing structure ballot measure set for Minneapolis ballot

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, July 27, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Minneapolis City Council votes to certify Nov. 2 ballot language for initiative to replace police department Previewing the mayoral election in Detroit Missouri Supreme Court upholds Medicaid expansion amendment Minneapolis City Council votes to certify Nov. 2…

  • Emergency Powers Act removed in Michigan

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    Welcome to the Monday, July 26, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Michigan Legislature approves indirect initiative repealing Emergency Powers of Governor Act Recall election being held in Fairhaven, Massachusetts COVID-19 policy changes and events one year ago this week Michigan Legislature approves indirect initiative repealing Emergency Powers of…

  • Final candidate list released for Newsom recall

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    In hyperlocal news this week, we launched a Ballotpedia Store, allowing you to be a Ballotpedia evangelist from your front porch! Check out our selection of t-shirts, totes, and mugs here. Our weekly summary of state & local news highlights the final candidate list released in the recall election of California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D)…