Category: Newsletters
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #301: September 23, 2021
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Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes to Florida’s school quarantine rules Booster shots in Colorado nursing homes Vaccine distribution School mask requirements State proof-of-vaccination requirements and policies Federal responses We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to vaccine-related policies. We will keep you…
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The Daily Brew: Ballotpedia Exclusive – Looking at 2021 statewide ballot language readability analysis
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Welcome to the Thursday, September 23, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 2021 statewide ballot measures written at second-year graduate school reading level Redistricting Roundup: Oregon House Speaker creates two special legislative committees to consider redistricting How Clallam County picks its governors 2021 statewide ballot measures written at second-year…
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The Daily Brew: Breaking down the battlegrounds: The hottest races on the ballot this November
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Welcome to the Wednesday, September 22, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Previewing this year’s battleground elections Your help is needed today Three state legislative special elections have already been scheduled for 2022 Previewing this year’s battleground elections Election Day 2021 is less than six weeks away! In yesterday’s…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #300: September 21, 2021
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Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: The return of Nebraska’s COVID-19 dashboard A vaccine mandate for childcare workers in New Jersey 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…
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Economy and Society: SEC Chairman issues another warning to fund managers
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ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C. SEC Chairman Gensler testimony on crypto, disclosure, and more On September 14, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler testified before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, covering several topics related to ESG investing. First, he discussed the SEC’s interest in regulating crypto-currencies and…
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Checks and Balances – September 2021 – Sue and settle returns to the EPA
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The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process and the rule of law. This edition: In this month’s edition of Checks and Balances, we review federal legislation that would return administrative law…