Category: Newsletters
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Florida marijuana legalization measure blocked from 2022 ballot
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Florida Supreme Court blocks marijuana legalization initiative from 2022 ballot Last week, I wrote that New Mexico became the third state in a month to enact recreational marijuana legalization, along with New York and Virginia. In related news, the Florida Supreme Court ruled 5-2 on April 22 that the state could not include a marijuana…
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Documenting America's Path to Recovery: April 26, 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 23, the FDA ended the recommended pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccine distribution. The vaccine will not be limited by age or sex, but it will come with a warning label…
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The Daily Brew: Highlights from April's State Ballot Measure Monthly
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Welcome to the Monday, April 26, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Highlights from our latest State Ballot Measure Monthly newsletter Troy Carter wins Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District special election COVID-19 policy changes and events one year ago this week Highlights from our latest State Ballot Measure Monthly newsletter…
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Union Station: Indiana bill covering union resignations and payroll deductions signed
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Holcomb signs bill allowing Indiana teachers to resign from unions at any time, requiring annual authorization for payroll deductions Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) signed Senate Bill 251 on April 22. The bill allows teachers to resign from their union at any time and requires teachers to authorize union payroll deductions on a yearly basis. …
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Documenting America's Path to Recovery: April 23, 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. Indiana (Republican trifecta): On Thursday, April 22, the legislature passed House Bill 1405, which includes language prohibiting state and local government agencies from requiring anyone, including employees, to show proof of vaccination. The bill does…
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The Daily Brew: The progression of state vaccine eligibility
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Welcome to the Friday, April 23, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Recapping coronavirus vaccine eligibility over time (March 15-April 19) + vaccination rates by state Judge dismisses recall charges against Seattle school board members #Friday trivia: Special House elections Recapping coronavirus vaccine eligibility over time (March 15-April 19)…
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The Daily Brew: New York's $3 billion environment bond measure
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Welcome to the Thursday, April 22, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: New York voters will decide $3 billion environment and climate change projects bond measure in 2022 2021’s third special congressional election is next Saturday, May 1 South Dakota’s new Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources New York…
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Documenting America's Path to Recovery: April 21, 2021
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The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? New York (Democratic trifecta): Spectators will be allowed at horse and auto races at 20% capacity starting April 22. Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Connecticut (Democratic trifecta): On…
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The Daily Brew: Louisiana's second special congressional election is on Saturday
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Welcome to the Wednesday, April 21, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District special election is April 24 We're covering elections across 22 counties and 70 cities in 2021 Suellentrop removed as Kansas Senate majority leader Yesterday, the jury in the trial of Minneapolis police officer…
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Disclosure Digest: April 20, 2021
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Arkansas General Assembly considers bill barring state agencies from imposing donor disclosure requirements on nonprofits Earlier this month, the Arkansas Senate approved a bill that would bar state agencies and officials from imposing disclosure requirements on nonprofits that are "more stringent, restrictive, or expansive" than those already in force. It would also bar state and…