NJ Enacts Environmental Justice Legislation Placing New Requirements on Facilities Operating in Overburdened Communities
By Martin Milita, Esq. On September 18, 2020 Gov. Phil Murphy signed landmark environmental justice legislation premised on the notion that certain communities are “overburdened” because they have historically been...
The 2020 CR: What’s Inside
H.R. 8337 would extend government funding through December 11, 2020, averting a government shutdown that would otherwise begin October 1. The continuing resolution (CR) would generally extend fiscal 2020 funding...
Criminal Justice Reform: A Look at Clean Slate and Second Chance Legislation
In 2018, Pennsylvania became the first state to enact a "Clean Slate" law. DMGS Article Highlights Pennsylvania was the first state to enact a "Clean Slate" law and automatically sealing...
Voters in 5 States Will Vote on Marijuana Legalization This November
Digital Illustration by Alana Burman Last week, DMGS looked at different ballot measures across the country, including two states with marijuana-related measures. With more states looking at legalizing adult-use recreational...
2020 State Ballot Measures
What questions will appear on 2020 ballots? Across the United States, ballot measures exist in the form of a law, issue, or question that appears on a state or local...
State Action on Stimulus Checks
by: Ryan J. Stevens Digital Collage by Alana Burman Congress passed the CARES Act nearly six months ago, which provided roughly $2 trillion to individuals, businesses, and states in response...
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields & Land Revitalization Program
What is a Brownfield? A brownfield is a property, expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or...
State Action on Mandatory Flu Vaccines
DMGS Highlights Some states are considering requiring flu vaccinations this fall.Massachusetts has already instituted a statewide flu vaccine requirement for students enrolled in child care, pre-K, K-12, and post-secondary institutions.New...