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  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: April 19, 2021

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    Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Delaware (Democratic trifecta): Gov. John Carney (D) extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order through May 16. Hawaii (Democratic trifecta): All residents 16 and older are eligible for vaccination starting April 19. Idaho (Republican trifecta): Gov.…

  • The Daily Brew: A year ago this week, Alaska became first state to lift stay-at-home order

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    Welcome to the Monday, April 19, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: COVID-19 policy changes and events – one year ago this week Who’s running for New Jersey governor Maryland legislature sends two amendments to the ballot at end of session COVID-19 policy changes and events – one year…

  • Union Station: Arkansas enacts bill prohibiting collective bargaining by state public-sector employees

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    Arkansas enacts bill prohibiting collective bargaining by state public-sector employees Arkansas Senate Bill 341, which prohibits collective bargaining on the part of state public-sector employees, was enacted on April 8.  About the bill  The Republican-sponsored bill adds the following text to Arkansas Code Title 21: (a) A public employer shall not recognize a labor union…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: April 16, 2021 #Edition #227

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: New Hampshire’s expiring mask mandate Changes in vaccine eligibility in Massachusetts COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year  We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to curfews to vaccine-related policies. We will keep you abreast of major developments—especially…

  • Ballotpedia’s Weekly Transition Tracker: April 10-16, 2021

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    Each week, Ballotpedia is tracking key presidential appointments, executive actions, and policy developments from the Biden administration. We will publish two more editions of the Weekly Transition Tracker for the remaining two weeks of Biden’s first 100 days in office. The Senate confirmed Brenda Mallory as chair of the Council on Environmental Quality by a…

  • Biden plans exec order on climate-related financial risk

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    April 16, 2021: President Joe Biden (D) is planning to issue an executive order on climate-related financial risk. Every weekday, Ballotpedia is tracking key presidential appointments, executive actions, and policy developments from the Biden administration. This is the last daily edition of The Transition Tracker. We will publish weekly editions each Friday for the remaining…

  • The Daily Brew: All U.S. adults eligible for coronavirus vaccine starting April 19

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    Welcome to the Friday, April 16, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: All U.S. adults to be eligible for coronavirus vaccine starting April 19 Join our State of Redistricting briefing April 21 Nebraska governor appoints new Insurance director All U.S. adults to be eligible for coronavirus vaccine starting April…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: April 15, 2021

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Washington (Democratic trifecta):  Gov. Jay Inslee (D) will move Cowlitz, Pierce, and Whitman counties back to Phase 2 of reopening on Friday, April 16. Currently, all counties in the state are in Phase 3 of reopening. On April 9, Inslee announced that counties…

  • Biden admin announces sanctions, expulsions against Russia

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    April 15, 2021: The Biden administration announced several sanctions against Russia on Thursday in response to its cyberattacks and efforts to influence elections.  Every weekday, Ballotpedia is tracking key presidential appointments, executive actions, and policy developments from the Biden administration. We will publish The Transition Tracker daily through April 16, followed by weekly editions each…

  • State legislatures considering 124 bills governing ballot measures

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    Here’s an updated look at this year’s proposed legislation regarding ballot measures We regularly provide updates in the Brew regarding individual ballot measures from across the country. Today, let’s take a look at how states are considering changes to the direct democracy process. Ballotpedia tracks legislative proposals regarding the ballot measure process—that is, state action…