Category: Newsletters

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #267: June 16, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: An initiative to encourage vaccinations in Massachusetts A law to prohibit public officials from closing houses of worship in Texas 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…

  • The Daily Brew: SCOTUS update: 46 opinions issued this term, 18 cases remain

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, June 16, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: SCOTUS update: 46 opinions issued this term, 18 cases remain Local Roundup Federal Register update SCOTUS update: 46 opinions issued this term, 18 cases remain The U.S. Supreme Court is winding down its 2020-2021 term before the…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #266: June 15, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in coronavirus restrictions in California An extended coronavirus emergency in Minnesota 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 to keeping you updated on…

  • Economy and Society: SEC commissioner addresses costs of new ESG disclosure rules

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    ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C. SEC commissioner on costs of new ESG disclosure rules  On June 3, Elad Roisman, one of two Republicans commissioners on the SEC, gave a speech in which he appeared consigned to what he calls the inevitability of new mandatory environmental and workforce disclosure rules: “There have been several…

  • Checks and Balances: Idaho lawmakers fail to reauthorize administrative rules for third straight year

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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 the latest administrative law activity from the…

  • First Circuit hears arguments in lawsuit over Rhode Island donor disclosure law

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    First Circuit hears arguments in lawsuit over Rhode Island donor disclosure law On June 9, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit heard oral argument in Gaspee Project v. Mederos, in which plaintiffs allege a Rhode Island law requiring issue advocacy groups to disclose personal information about their donors…

  • The Daily Brew: 164 recall efforts so far in 2021, the most since 2016

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, June 15, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: 164 recall efforts so far in 2021, the most since 2016 Ballot measures certification update Special elections happening today 164 recall efforts so far in 2021, the most since 2016 Ballotpedia has published our eighth mid-year recall…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #266: June 14, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Mask requirements, business restrictions easing in California Statewide coronavirus emergency orders extended in Maine and Delaware 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…

  • State and Local Tap: Newsom signature removal deadline passes

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    Intro: Our weekly summary of state & local news brings you an update on the Gavin Newsom recall effort and the statewide Democratic nominees from Virginia. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the State & Local Tap. Ballot Measures Update Twenty-eight statewide measures have been certified for the 2021 ballot in seven…

  • Federal Tap: Senate confirms first Biden-appointed judges

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    Our weekly summary of federal news highlights Biden’s first judges confirmed by the U.S. Senate and Val Demings’ announcement that she’s running for the U.S. Senate seat from Florida. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the Federal Tap. Status of the Federal Branches Is Congress in session? Both the House and Senate…