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ESG developments this week In Washington, D.C. SEC reviewing ESG disclosure practices of publicly traded companies Late last month, the Securities and Exchange Commission, led by acting Chair Allison Herren Lee, announced that it has started reviewing ESG disclosure practices and demands among the publicly traded corporations it regulates. According to Lee, “Now more than…
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March 9, 2021: Twelve states filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration regarding an executive order on climate change. President Joe Biden (D) and his team have been preparing for the transition between presidential administrations since the election, including selecting senior White House staff and appointees to top government positions. In 2020, there were 1,472…
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March 8, 2021: Joe Biden signed an executive order to promote voting access. President Joe Biden (D) and his team have been preparing for the transition between presidential administrations since the election, including selecting senior White House staff and appointees to top government positions. In 2020, there were 1,472 government positions subject to presidential appointment:…
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Welcome to the Tuesday, March 9, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: South Dakota voters to decide in 2022 on supermajority requirement for tax measures Previewing Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District special election MacDonald sworn in as N.H. Supreme Court chief justice South Dakota voters to decide in 2022 on…
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Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Arizona (Republican trifecta): Gov. Doug Ducey (R) lifted the state’s capacity limits on businesses, including restaurants, bars providing dine-in services, gyms, theaters, and bowling alleys. Masking and distancing requirements remain in place. Colorado (Democratic trifecta):…
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Welcome to the Monday, March 8, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Women in Congress, governorships, and top judicial positions Previewing Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District special election New Learning Journey: What is an Agency? Women in Congress, governorships, and top judicial positions Today is International Women’s Day—so what better…
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Tennessee right to work amendment hearing scheduled in state House The first hearing for Tennessee House Joint Resolution 72, a proposed right to work constitutional amendment, is scheduled for March 10. About the amendment The Tennessee Right to Work Amendment would add the following new section to Article XI of the state constitution: It is…
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The next 72 hours What is changing in the next 72 hours? Georgia (Republican trifecta): Public and private K-12 teachers and staff will become eligible to receive coronavirus vaccines on March 8. Eligibility will also expand to include preschool and daycare staff, the parents of children with state-defined complex medical conditions, and adults with intellectual…
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President Joe Biden (D) and his team have been preparing for the transition between presidential administrations since the election, including selecting senior White House staff and appointees to top government positions. In 2020, there were 1,472 government positions subject to presidential appointment: 1,118 positions required Senate confirmation and 354 did not. The new administration is…
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President Joe Biden (D) and his team have been preparing for the transition between presidential administrations since the election, including selecting senior White House staff and appointees to top government positions. In 2020, there were 1,472 government positions subject to presidential appointment: 1,118 positions required Senate confirmation and 354 did not. The new administration is…