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  • The Daily Brew: New York’s $3 billion environment bond measure

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    Welcome to the Thursday, April 22, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: New York voters will decide $3 billion environment and climate change projects bond measure in 2022 2021’s third special congressional election is next Saturday, May 1  South Dakota’s new Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources  New York…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: April 21, 2021

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? New York (Democratic trifecta): Spectators will be allowed at horse and auto races at 20% capacity starting April 22. Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Connecticut (Democratic trifecta): On…

  • The Daily Brew: Louisiana’s second special congressional election is on Saturday

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, April 21, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District special election is April 24 We’re covering elections across 22 counties and 70 cities in 2021 Suellentrop removed as Kansas Senate majority leader Yesterday, the jury in the trial of Minneapolis police officer…

  • Disclosure Digest: April 20, 2021

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    Arkansas General Assembly considers bill barring state agencies from imposing donor disclosure requirements on nonprofits     Earlier this month, the Arkansas Senate approved a bill that would bar state agencies and officials from imposing disclosure requirements on nonprofits that are “more stringent, restrictive, or expansive” than those already in force. It would also bar state and…

  • The Daily Brew: Checking-in on ballot rejection rates from 2020

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, April 20, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Absentee/mail-in ballot rejection rates in the 2016 and 2020 general elections New Mexico becomes the third state to approve recreational marijuana legalization this year Rep. Steve Stivers (R) to resign in May  Absentee/mail-in ballot rejection rates in…

  • SEC Commissioner argues against integrating ESG concerns into its mission

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    ESG developments this week In Washington, D.C. New SEC Chair sworn in On April 14, Gary Gensler was confirmed by the U.S. Senate (in a mostly party-line 53-45 vote) as the new chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He was sworn in April 17 by Maryland Senator Ben Cardin (D) in a small…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: April 19, 2021

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    Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Delaware (Democratic trifecta): Gov. John Carney (D) extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order through May 16. Hawaii (Democratic trifecta): All residents 16 and older are eligible for vaccination starting April 19. Idaho (Republican trifecta): Gov.…

  • The Daily Brew: A year ago this week, Alaska became first state to lift stay-at-home order

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    Welcome to the Monday, April 19, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: COVID-19 policy changes and events – one year ago this week Who’s running for New Jersey governor Maryland legislature sends two amendments to the ballot at end of session COVID-19 policy changes and events – one year…

  • Union Station: Arkansas enacts bill prohibiting collective bargaining by state public-sector employees

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    Arkansas enacts bill prohibiting collective bargaining by state public-sector employees Arkansas Senate Bill 341, which prohibits collective bargaining on the part of state public-sector employees, was enacted on April 8.  About the bill  The Republican-sponsored bill adds the following text to Arkansas Code Title 21: (a) A public employer shall not recognize a labor union…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: April 16, 2021 #Edition #227

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: New Hampshire’s expiring mask mandate Changes in vaccine eligibility in Massachusetts COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year  We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to curfews to vaccine-related policies. We will keep you abreast of major developments—especially…