Category: Newsletters
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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…
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The Daily Brew: Who’s running in Virginia’s gubernatorial race
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Welcome to the Wednesday, April 14, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Who’s running for Virginia governor April 6 election updates: Omaha and Anchorage mayoral races West Virginia to join 41 other states with intermediate appellate courts Who’s running for Virginia governor Virginia is one of two states—along with…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: April 13, 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. Multistate news: On April 13, the FDA and CDC recommended all state and local vaccine providers stop administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, effective immediately. The federal government is expected to stop distributing Johnson &…
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Economy and Society: SEC review finds potentially misleading ESG fund practices
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ESG developments this week In Washington, D.C. SEC investment fund review reveals potentially misleading ESG practices On April 9, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced that its recently enhanced examinations of the investment community’s use of and adherence to ESG investment principles has yielded results. The Commission set out to find whether investment companies were…
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Checks and Balances: State lawmakers press for oversight of emergency powers
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The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process and the rule of law. This edition: In this month’s edition of Checks and Balances, we review the six resolutions of disapproval filed under…
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The Daily Brew: A look at upcoming redistricting deadlines by state
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Welcome to the Tuesday, April 13, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: State redistricting deadlines and (delayed) 2020 census results Federal judicial vacancy update 278 words on Thomas Jefferson’s 278th birthday State redistricting deadlines and (delayed) 2020 census results Ten years ago today, Arkansas enacted the first congressional redistricting…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: April 12, 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. Hawaii (Democratic trifecta): Gov. David Ige (D) extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order through June 8. The updated order did not include the Recovery Navigator phases chart. Hawaii has officially remained at the yellow Act…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: April 9, 2021
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The next 72 hours What is changing in the next 72 hours? Hawaii (Democratic trifecta): The Hawaii Department of Health announced Oahu residents 50 and older will be eligible for vaccinations starting April 12. Illinois (Democratic trifecta): All residents age 16 and older will be eligible for vaccinations starting April 12. Currently, everyone 65 and…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: April 8, 2021
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The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Alabama (Republican trifecta): Gov. Kay Ivey (R) issued a Safer Apart order that takes effect April 9 and runs through May 5. It replaces the Safer at Home order, which has been extended and modified several times since it first took effect on…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: April 7, 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. California (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced he is targeting June 15 to fully reopen the economy statewide. If Blueprint for a Safer Economy restrictions are lifted on June 15, masks will still be…