Category: Newsletters

  • Documenting America's Path to Recovery #269: June 18, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: The end of federal pandemic unemployment programs in several states Changes in coronavirus restrictions in Michigan 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…

  • Union Station: Indiana unions sue over payroll deduction law

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    Join us on Wednesday, June 30, at noon Eastern Time for a webinar marking three years since the Supreme Court’s ruling in Janus v. AFSCME. In this briefing, we will discuss how the ruling has affected union membership, the complexities involved in determining the ruling's state-specific impacts, and how states are continuing to respond to…

  • Juneteenth becomes 12th federal holiday

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    Welcome to the Friday, June 18, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: President Biden signs legislation establishing Juneteenth as 12th federal holiday We want to hear from you! #FridayTrivia: What office has been the target of the most recall efforts so far in 2021?  President Biden signs legislation establishing…

  • Documenting America's Path to Recovery #268: June 17, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Incentives for people to get a COVID-19 vaccine in California and Maine An ending COVID-19 state of emergency in Ohio 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…

  • NJ, VA state legislative primaries saw decade-high numbers of defeated incumbents

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    Welcome to the Thursday, June 17, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: New Jersey, Virginia state legislative primaries saw decade-high numbers of defeated incumbents Redistricting review: Opponents file suit over new IL districts; three states hold public redistricting hearings Don’t miss our briefing: Union Membership Three Years After Janus…

  • Documenting America's Path to Recovery #267: June 16, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: An initiative to encourage vaccinations in Massachusetts A law to prohibit public officials from closing houses of worship in Texas 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…

  • The Daily Brew: SCOTUS update: 46 opinions issued this term, 18 cases remain

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    Welcome to the Wednesday, June 16, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: SCOTUS update: 46 opinions issued this term, 18 cases remain Local Roundup Federal Register update SCOTUS update: 46 opinions issued this term, 18 cases remain The U.S. Supreme Court is winding down its 2020-2021 term before the…

  • Documenting America's Path to Recovery #266: June 15, 2021

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: Changes in coronavirus restrictions in California An extended coronavirus emergency in Minnesota 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 to keeping you updated on…

  • Economy and Society: SEC commissioner addresses costs of new ESG disclosure rules

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    ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C. SEC commissioner on costs of new ESG disclosure rules  On June 3, Elad Roisman, one of two Republicans commissioners on the SEC, gave a speech in which he appeared consigned to what he calls the inevitability of new mandatory environmental and workforce disclosure rules: “There have been several…

  • Checks and Balances: Idaho lawmakers fail to reauthorize administrative rules for third straight year

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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 latest administrative law activity from the…