Tag: economy and society

  • Economy and Society, August 2, 2022: Governor DeSantis bans ESG criteria in state pension fund management

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    Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C., and around the world Proposed bill would clarify fiduciary duty of retirement…

  • Signatures submitted for $15 minimum wage ballot initiative in Michigan

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    On July 26, 2022, the One Fair Wage campaign announced that it submitted more than 610,000 signatures to qualify a $15 minimum wage initiative for the Michigan ballot in 2024. The proposal is an indirect initiative, meaning, if enough signatures are verified, it goes to the state legislature first for consideration before being placed on…

  • Economy and Society- July 26, 2022: Responses to proposed Biden administration ESG rules

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    Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C., and around the world Will the SEC’s proposed disclosure rule harm materiality…

  • Economy and Society: July 19, 2022- Missouri Treasurer challenges ESG impact on public pensions

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    Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C. The SEC undoes Trump administration rules on proxy advisory services On July…

  • Economy and Society- July 12, 2022: ESG pulling Europe in opposite directions

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    Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C., and around the world ESG pulling EU and the European Central Bank…

  • Economy and Society: July 5, 2022- SCOTUS ruling impact on SEC

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    Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C. Did the Supreme Court throw a wrench into the SEC’s plans? On…

  • Economy and Society, June 28, 2022: SEC climate disclosure rule comments submitted

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    Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C. SEC climate disclosure rule comments submitted; BlackRock, others, pushing back on key…

  • Economy and Society June 21, 2022: SEC Goldman Sachs probe causing ripples

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    Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C. Goldman Sachs investigation is causing ripples The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s…

  • Economy and Society: Passive fund ownership of US stocks overtakes active—for first time

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    Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C. Goldman Sachs in the SEC’s crosshairs? As the Securities and Exchange Commission…

  • Economy and Society: SEC’s disclosure proposal and the costs of compliance

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    Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. ESG Developments This Week In Washington, D.C. SEC’s disclosure proposal and the costs of compliance Last week, Richard Morrison,…