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  • Union Station: Missouri Supreme Court voids public-sector collective bargaining law

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    Missouri Supreme Court voids public-sector collective bargaining law  On June 1, the Missouri Supreme Court voted 5-2 to uphold a lower court ruling overturning a 2018 state law that exempted public safety labor unions from new requirements applying to other public-sector unions.  House Bill No.1413 was a Republican-sponsored public-sector collective bargaining law that exempted public…

  • Our latest primary competitiveness report

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    Welcome to the Friday, June 4, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 79% of New Jersey state legislative incumbents won’t face a contested primary this year Idaho governor rescinds lieutenant governor’s executive order banning mask mandates Sports betting initiative qualifies for 2022 ballot in California 79% of New Jersey…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #259: June 3, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: A COVID-19 vaccine initiative in Colorado A bill to prohibit proof of vaccination requirements in Michigan Vaccine distribution School closures and reopenings Travel restrictions Federal responses  COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year  We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from…

  • Collective bargaining measure set for 2022 IL ballot

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    Welcome to the Thursday, June 3, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Illinois voters will decide ballot measure in 2022 to make collective bargaining a state constitutional right Stansbury wins special election in New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District Redistricting review: Illinois lawmakers approve state leg., supreme court maps Illinois…

  • Redistricting round-up: Illinois lawmakers approve state leg., supreme court maps (and other news)

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    Redistricting round-up: Illinois lawmakers approve state leg., supreme court maps (and other news) Last week, Illinois lawmakers approved revised maps for the Illinois state Senate, the Illinois House of Representatives, and the Illinois Supreme Court. The votes were as follows:  State legislative redistricting plan (HB2777):  House vote (May 28): 70-45 Senate vote (May 28): 40-18 …

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #258: June 2, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Vaccine incentive initiatives in Kansas and New Mexico The end of federal pandemic unemployment programs in Texas and Maryland 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…

  • Newsom recall update: One more week for voters to remove signatures

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, June 2, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Here’s an update on the recall effort targeting California Gov. Gavin Newsom Voters in New Jersey, Virginia to decide state legislative primaries on June 8 Learn more about the administrative state with Ballotpedia’s 2021 Expeditions! Here’s an…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #257: June 1, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changing coronavirus restrictions in Ohio An order in Oklahoma prohibiting state agencies from requiring masks or vaccines Vaccine distribution Lawsuits about state actions and policies  State-level mask requirements Diagnosed or quarantined public officials COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year  We are committed…

  • Economy and Society: Proposed legislation would further integrate ESG into retirement plans

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    ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C.ESG developments this week Proposed legislation would further integrate ESG into retirement plans  On May 27, four House Democrats introduced legislation they argue is aimed at promoting ESG transparency. The bills, Sustainable Investment Policies Act and the Retirees Sustainable Investment Opportunities Act, would continue the House’s efforts to overturn…

  • Tennessee enacts law limiting disclosure of nonprofit donor information

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    On May 25, Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed into law HB0159, legislation prohibiting public agencies from disclosing identifying information about a nonprofit’s donors. We last discussed this bill in our May 11 edition. What the bill does HB0159 bars any public agency (including state and municipal government units and courts) from: Requiring a tax-exempt nonprofit…