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This time last year: Friday, April 3, 2020 The first case of COVID-19 in the U.S. was confirmed on Jan. 21, 2020. But it wasn’t until March when the novel coronavirus upended life for most Americans. Throughout March and April, many states issued stay-at-home orders, closed schools, restricted travel, and changed election dates. Many of…
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Welcome to the Friday, April 2, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: All residents 16+ now eligible for coronavirus vaccine in 21 states Rita Hart (D) withdraws IA-02 election results challenge The Final Four (legged) round of Barking Brackets All residents 16+ now eligible for coronavirus vaccine in 21…
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Tenth Circuit rules in favor of AFSCME in union dues case On March 26, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit upheld the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico’s decision in Hendrickson v. AFSCME Council 18. The lower court had dismissed the suit, which alleged that…
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Recommended subject line: 13 states sue Biden admin over ARPA tax rule April 1, 2021: Thirteen states, led by Republican attorneys general from Alabama, Arkansas, and West Virginia, sued the Biden administration regarding a tax provision in the American Rescue Plan Act. Every weekday, Ballotpedia is tracking key presidential appointments, executive actions, and policy developments…
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Welcome to the Thursday, April 1, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Q&A with our election policy expert on a recent mail-in ballot court ruling Biden announces first judicial nominees Local roundup: Voters to decide mayoral, other local office elections in Anchorage, Alaska, on April 6 Q&A with our…
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The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? California (Democratic trifecta): Residents 50 and older will be eligible for vaccination starting April 1. Maine (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Janet Mills (D) announced a revised timeline for vaccine distribution. The state is aiming to open eligibility to everyone 50 and older April 1.…
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Welcome to the Wednesday, March 31, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Democrats introduce 5 CRA resolutions to reject Trump administration rules Judge strikes down 5% signature requirement for some U.S. House candidates in GA Kim Janey sworn in as acting Boston mayor Democrats introduce 5 CRA resolutions to…
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The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Arkansas (Republican trifecta): Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) announced he will lift the state’s mask requirement March 31. The mandate first took effect July 20, 2020. Indiana (Republican trifecta): All residents 16 and older will be eligible to receive a coronavirus vaccine March 31.…
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South Dakota governor signs bill barring public agencies from collecting or releasing nonprofit donor information On March 21, the South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) SB103 into law, barring public agencies from requiring individuals or groups to disclose identifying information about a nonprofit’s donors. South Dakota is the first – and to date only –…
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ESG developments this week In Washington, D.C. SEC announces all-agency approach to ESG Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission launched a new page on its website, a page dedicated to ESG and to tracking the Commission’s action on the subject. According to the site: “As investor demand for climate and other environmental, social and…