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We #SCOTUS and you can, too! April sitting The Supreme Court will begin its April argument session next week, hearing cases remotely and streaming live argument audio to the public. The court is conducting proceedings this way in accordance with public health guidance in response to COVID-19. The court will hear arguments in the following…

The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Arkansas (Republican trifecta): Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order through May 30. Colorado (Democratic trifecta): All residents 16 and older will be eligible for vaccination starting April 2. Residents 50 and older have been eligible since March 19. Connecticut…

The next 72 hours What is changing in the next 72 hours? Connecticut (Democratic trifecta): Connecticut’s limit on early childhood class sizes will increase from 16 to 20 children on March 29. Gov. Ned Lamont (D) made the announcement on March 4. Hawaii (Democratic trifecta): Residents age 60 and older will be eligible for vaccination…

We #SCOTUS and you can, too! Court announcements On March 5, the court’s Public Information Office announced that all of the justices had been fully vaccinated.  On March 19, the court held its first in-person conference since last spring. Some of the justices participated remotely. March sitting The Supreme Court begins its March sitting the…

The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Colorado (Democratic trifecta): People in Phase 1B4 of vaccine distribution can get vaccinated starting March 19. The phase includes all residents 50 and older. Frontline restaurant, manufacturing, and local and state government workers will also become eligible regardless of age. Connecticut (Democratic trifecta): …

South Dakota legislature adopts bill barring public agencies from collecting, releasing information about nonprofit donors     On March 8, the South Dakota state Senate approved a bill that would bar public agencies from requiring individuals or groups to disclose identifying information about a nonprofit’s donors, clearing the way for Gov. Kristi Noem (R) to sign it…

Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Alabama (Republican trifecta): Gov. Kay Ivey (R) announced residents age 55 or older and people ages 16-64 with state-defined high-risk underlying conditions will be eligible for vaccination starting March 22. Arizona (Republican trifecta): Gov. Doug…

The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Maryland (divided government): Gov. Larry Hogan (R) will end capacity limits on most types of businesses, including restaurants, bars, and fitness centers, on March 12 at 5 p.m. Large outdoor and indoor venues, including wedding and sports venues and theaters, will be allowed…

We #SCOTUS and you can, too! The Supreme Court will begin its March sitting during the week of March 22 via teleconference with live audio. The court is conducting proceedings this way in accordance with public health guidance in response to COVID-19. SCOTUS will hear arguments in nine cases for a total of seven hours…