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  • The Daily Brew: 164 recall efforts so far in 2021, the most since 2016

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, June 15, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 164 recall efforts so far in 2021, the most since 2016 Ballot measures certification update Special elections happening today 164 recall efforts so far in 2021, the most since 2016 Ballotpedia has published our eighth mid-year recall…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #266: June 14, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Mask requirements, business restrictions easing in California Statewide coronavirus emergency orders extended in Maine and Delaware COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year  We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to vaccine-related policies. We will keep you abreast…

  • State and Local Tap: Newsom signature removal deadline passes

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    Intro: Our weekly summary of state & local news brings you an update on the Gavin Newsom recall effort and the statewide Democratic nominees from Virginia. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the State & Local Tap. Ballot Measures Update Twenty-eight statewide measures have been certified for the 2021 ballot in seven…

  • Federal Tap: Senate confirms first Biden-appointed judges

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    Our weekly summary of federal news highlights Biden’s first judges confirmed by the U.S. Senate and Val Demings’ announcement that she’s running for the U.S. Senate seat from Florida. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the Federal Tap. Status of the Federal Branches Is Congress in session? Both the House and Senate…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #265: June 11, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Mask requirements ending in Illinois and Kentucky Pandemic-related unemployment benefits ending in Alaska, Iowa, Mississippi, and Missouri COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year  We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to vaccine-related policies. We will keep you…

  • Union Station: Unions sue to block West Virginia law prohibiting paycheck deductions

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    Unions suing to block West Virginia law prohibiting paycheck deductions  Twelve unions in West Virginia have filed suit in state court to block a law from going into effect next week that would prohibit public-sector union members from having dues withdrawn from their paychecks. About the law Republican-sponsored House Bill 2009, the ‘Paycheck Protection Act,’…

  • New York mayoral primaries preview – The Daily Brew for 06/11/21

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    Welcome to the Friday, June 11, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Previewing the New York mayoral race Ruth Ruggero Hughs resigns as Texas secretary of state #Fridaytrivia Previewing the New York mayoral race The New York mayoral primaries are on June 22—less than two weeks away. As the…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #264: June 10, 2021

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    Recommended subject line: Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #264: June 10, 2021 Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in coronavirus restrictions in Kentucky The end of social distancing in Maine schools Vaccine distribution School closures and reopenings Travel restrictions Federal responses COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year …

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #263: June 9, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: A vaccination campaign in Wisconsin Changes in coronavirus restrictions in Oregon COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year  We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to vaccine-related policies. We will keep you abreast of major developments—especially those affecting…

  • The Daily Brew: Results from Tuesday’s statewide primaries

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, June 9, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Gubernatorial primary results: McAuliffe wins Democratic nomination in Virginia, Ciattarelli wins GOP nod in New Jersey Maine Senate confirms Valerie Stanfill as state supreme court chief justice May’s partisan composition of state legislative seats—54.3% Republicans, 44.9% Democrats…