Category: Newsletters
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #265: June 11, 2021
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Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Mask requirements ending in Illinois and Kentucky Pandemic-related unemployment benefits ending in Alaska, Iowa, Mississippi, and Missouri 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…
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Union Station: Unions sue to block West Virginia law prohibiting paycheck deductions
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Unions suing to block West Virginia law prohibiting paycheck deductions Twelve unions in West Virginia have filed suit in state court to block a law from going into effect next week that would prohibit public-sector union members from having dues withdrawn from their paychecks. About the law Republican-sponsored House Bill 2009, the ‘Paycheck Protection Act,’…
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New York mayoral primaries preview – The Daily Brew for 06/11/21
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Welcome to the Friday, June 11, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Previewing the New York mayoral race Ruth Ruggero Hughs resigns as Texas secretary of state #Fridaytrivia Previewing the New York mayoral race The New York mayoral primaries are on June 22—less than two weeks away. As the…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #264: June 10, 2021
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Recommended subject line: Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #264: June 10, 2021 Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in coronavirus restrictions in Kentucky The end of social distancing in Maine schools Vaccine distribution School closures and reopenings Travel restrictions Federal responses COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year …
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #263: June 9, 2021
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Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: A vaccination campaign in Wisconsin 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 major developments—especially those affecting…
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The Daily Brew: Results from Tuesday’s statewide primaries
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Welcome to the Wednesday, June 9, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Gubernatorial primary results: McAuliffe wins Democratic nomination in Virginia, Ciattarelli wins GOP nod in New Jersey Maine Senate confirms Valerie Stanfill as state supreme court chief justice May’s partisan composition of state legislative seats—54.3% Republicans, 44.9% Democrats…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #262: June 8, 2021
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Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in coronavirus restrictions in Hawaii and New York A law prohibiting proof-of-vaccination requirements in Texas 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…
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Four states have enacted donor disclosure laws so far in 2021
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Four states have enacted donor disclosure laws so far in 2021 As we move into June, legislative session activity is beginning to wind down. As of June 8, 17 state legislatures are still in regular session, two are in special session, and the rest have adjourned. So far this year, four states – Arkansas, Iowa,…
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The Daily Brew: Colorado legislature passes bill to remove bond issue from 2021 ballot
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Welcome to the Tuesday, June 8, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Colorado legislature passes bill to remove bond issue from 2021 ballot Reviewing the results from Texas’ municipal runoff elections on June 5 New Jersey, Virginia holding statewide primary elections today Colorado legislature passes bill to remove bond…
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Bold Justice: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for June 1
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Welcome to the June 7 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. Argument sessions may be in SCOTUS’ rearview mirror, but the court is rolling through opinion season before cruising into its summer recess. So let’s open the sunroof, turn…