Category: Newsletters

  • 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…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #275: June 28, 2021

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    Note: Documenting America’s Path to Recovery will switch to a biweekly schedule starting July 6. We will send editions out every Tuesday and Thursday. With state news related to coronavirus restrictions slowing down, we hope this adjusted schedule will better serve our readers. Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: A…

  • The too-far-ahead look at the 2024 presidential calendar

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    Welcome to the Monday, June 28, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Nevada enacts legislation replacing state’s presidential caucus in 2024 New Jersey voters to decide at least two state constitutional amendments this year COVID-19 policy changes and events one year ago this week Nevada enacts legislation replacing state’s…

  • Union Station: Federal appeals court rejects challenge to exclusive representation law

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    Federal appeals court rejects challenge to Minnesota exclusive representation law A three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit rejected a Minnesota professor’s challenge to state law allowing unions to become exclusive bargaining agents for public-sector employees in a June 16 ruling. Parties to the suit The plaintiff is Kathleen…

  • State, local governments in conflict over police budgets

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    Welcome to the Friday, June 25, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: State, local governments in conflict over police budget reduction preemption laws Redistricting update: Colorado commission releases draft congressional district maps Arizona Secretary of State rejects recall petitions against state House speaker Here’s an important update on California’s…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #273: June 24, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: A new county risk level list in Oregon 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 policies. We will keep…