Category: Newsletters

  • How Biden’s first judicial appointments compare with previous presidents

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, July 6, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Senate has confirmed seven judges nominated by President Biden Redistricting review: Federal court rejects Alabama’s attempt to force early release of Census Bureau redistricting data New Mexico Supreme Court Justice Barbara Vigil retires I hope you enjoyed…

  • Union Station: Ruling on Oklahoma Bar Association membership and dues challenge

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    Tenth Circuit rules on Oklahoma Bar Association membership and dues challenge   On June 29, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit ruled on a challenge to the constitutionality of mandatory bar membership and dues, affirming in part and reversing in part the district court’s decision. A majority of states…

  • And that’s a wrap – SCOTUS concludes term

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    Welcome to the Friday, July 2, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: SCOTUS issues final two opinions of term Support Information for All #FridayTrivia California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis (D) announced that a recall election seeking to remove Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) will take place on Sept. 14. Click…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #278: July 1, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: An expired eviction moratorium in Connecticut A vaccine incentive initiative 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 mask requirements to vaccine-related…

  • Freedom for All. Information for All

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    Welcome to the Thursday, July 1, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Freedom for All. Information for All. The latest on NYC’s mayoral primary An update on statewide ballot measures The Supreme Court is expected to issue opinions for the two remaining cases heard this term today (July 1).…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: June 29, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Statewide COVID-19 emergencies in Maryland, Minnesota, Virginia, and Maine 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…

  • The latest on police-related local ballot measures

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, June 30, Brew.  So far this year, Ballotpedia has tracked six certified local police-related ballot measures. We define these to include ballot measures concerning: police oversight,  the powers and structure of oversight commissions,  police practices,  law enforcement department structure and administration,  reductions in or restrictions on law enforcement budgets, law enforcement…

  • Economy and Society: SEC Chairman signals deeper look into ESG investing

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    ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C. SEC Chairman signals deeper look into ESG investing  In a speech last week to London City Week, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler explained to the audience—and to the financial services world more broadly—that he does not intend for sustainability and climate disclosures from publicly traded companies to constitute the…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #276: June 29, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in coronavirus restrictions in Washington School mask guidance for the upcoming school year in New Jersey 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…

  • A veto in a trifecta state

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, June 29, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Maine governor vetoes bill prohibiting ballot measure contributions from foreign government-owned entities Six national party fundraising committees have raised a combined $337 million through the end of May Flashback: First Democratic presidential debate two years ago this…