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  • Collective bargaining measure set for 2022 IL ballot

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    Welcome to the Thursday, June 3, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Illinois voters will decide ballot measure in 2022 to make collective bargaining a state constitutional right Stansbury wins special election in New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District Redistricting review: Illinois lawmakers approve state leg., supreme court maps Illinois…

  • Redistricting round-up: Illinois lawmakers approve state leg., supreme court maps (and other news)

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    Redistricting round-up: Illinois lawmakers approve state leg., supreme court maps (and other news) Last week, Illinois lawmakers approved revised maps for the Illinois state Senate, the Illinois House of Representatives, and the Illinois Supreme Court. The votes were as follows:  State legislative redistricting plan (HB2777):  House vote (May 28): 70-45 Senate vote (May 28): 40-18 …

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #258: June 2, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Vaccine incentive initiatives in Kansas and New Mexico The end of federal pandemic unemployment programs in Texas and Maryland 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…

  • Newsom recall update: One more week for voters to remove signatures

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, June 2, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Here’s an update on the recall effort targeting California Gov. Gavin Newsom Voters in New Jersey, Virginia to decide state legislative primaries on June 8 Learn more about the administrative state with Ballotpedia’s 2021 Expeditions! Here’s an…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #257: June 1, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changing coronavirus restrictions in Ohio An order in Oklahoma prohibiting state agencies from requiring masks or vaccines 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…

  • Economy and Society: Proposed legislation would further integrate ESG into retirement plans

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    ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C.ESG developments this week Proposed legislation would further integrate ESG into retirement plans  On May 27, four House Democrats introduced legislation they argue is aimed at promoting ESG transparency. The bills, Sustainable Investment Policies Act and the Retirees Sustainable Investment Opportunities Act, would continue the House’s efforts to overturn…

  • Tennessee enacts law limiting disclosure of nonprofit donor information

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    On May 25, Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed into law HB0159, legislation prohibiting public agencies from disclosing identifying information about a nonprofit’s donors. We last discussed this bill in our May 11 edition. What the bill does HB0159 bars any public agency (including state and municipal government units and courts) from: Requiring a tax-exempt nonprofit…

  • 2020 presidential and senatorial vote share by party

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    Welcome to the Tuesday, June 1, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Comparing 2020 presidential and senatorial vote share by party Voters to decide municipal runoff elections on June 5 in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington, Texas COVID-19 policy changes and events one year ago this week Welcome to…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery #256: May 28, 2021

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    Note: in observance of Memorial Day, we’re taking a break from sending out this newsletter on Monday, May 31. We’ll resume our regular schedule Tuesday, June 1.   Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in coronavirus restrictions in Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania A vaccine incentive initiative in California…

  • Union Station: Collective bargaining amendment on the 2022 Illinois ballot

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    Illinois legislature refers collective bargaining amendment to 2022 ballot   The Illinois General Assembly referred a constitutional amendment to the 2022 ballot that would guarantee employees the right to organize and bargain collectively. About the amendment  The proposed amendment would add the following language to Article I of the Illinois Constitution: Employees shall have the fundamental…