Welcome to the Thursday, June 10, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: What’s next in the recall effort of California Gov. Gavin Newsom? Redistricting review: Illinois enacts state legislative, supreme court maps Legislative term explained: What is a Christmas tree bill? What’s next in the recall effort of California…
ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C. SEC halts enforcement of proxy advisory amendments In July 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission amended several rules under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, codifying 2019 regulatory guidance requiring greater scrutiny of Proxy Advisory Services. The amendments went into effect in November 2020 and were scheduled…
On June 2, 2021, the Colorado State Legislature passed a transportation funding bill, Senate Bill 260. It included a provision to remove the bond issue that was set to appear on the 2021 ballot. Governor Jared Polis (D) is expected to sign the legislation. The bill was passed largely along party lines with Democrats in…
We #SCOTUS and you can, too! Arguments Last week, SCOTUS held its final argument session of the term, hearing an hour of oral argument in one case during a rare May sitting. During the 2019-2020 term, the Supreme Court heard 10 hours of oral argument in 13 cases during its May argument session. Those cases…
Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at: The end of Alaska’s coronavirus emergency Changes in coronavirus restrictions in Georgia 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…
We #SCOTUS and you can, too! April sitting The Supreme Court will conclude its April sitting this week, hearing arguments in seven cases for a total of six hours. The court will hear arguments via teleconference and will provide live audio streams to the public for each of the argument sessions. The court has not…
Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Arizona (Republican trifecta): Gov. Doug Ducey (R) ended the executive order requiring masks on all K-12 school campuses. Ducey also signed an order prohibiting all state and local government agencies from requiring individuals to provide…
We #SCOTUS and you can, too! April sitting The Supreme Court begins its April sitting the week of April 19. The court will hear arguments via teleconference and will provide live audio streams to the public for each of the argument sessions. The court has not heard arguments in person during the 2020 term. SCOTUS…