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  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: December 16, 2020

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    Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Alaska (divided government): Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R) extended the state’s coronavirus emergency order through Jan. 15, 2021. Kentucky (divided government): Gov. Andy Beshear (D) announced the state’s Healthy at School guidelines will be mandatory starting…

  • The Runoff Report: Biden rallies with Ossoff and Warnock in Atlanta

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    Republicans have secured 50 seats in the next U.S. Senate compared to Democrats’ 48 (including two independents who caucus with them). Control of the next Senate comes down to Georgia’s runoff elections. In The Runoff Report, we provide the latest on each race and the fight for Senate control. Regular election updates David Perdue started…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: December 15, 2020

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    Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Colorado (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Jared Polis (D) amended the state’s mask order to clarify that individuals must wear face coverings in all indoor public spaces, even if they are sitting down or standing in one…

  • The Runoff Report: What GA runoff candidates are up to on first day of early voting

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    Republicans have secured 50 seats in the next U.S. Senate compared to Democrats’ 48 (including two independents who caucus with them). Control of the next Senate comes down to Georgia’s runoff elections. In The Runoff Report, we provide the latest on each race and the fight for Senate control. Regular election updates David Perdue appeared…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: December 14, 2020

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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 Friday, Dec. 11, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) directed hospitals to postpone non-urgent surgeries to free up space for patients dealing with COVID-19 beginning Wednesday, Dec. 16.  Maine (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Janet…

  • The Runoff Report: Georgia runoff bus tours ramp up ahead of Monday early voting start

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    Republicans have secured 50 seats in the next U.S. Senate compared to Democrats’ 48 (including two independents who caucus with them). Control of the next Senate comes down to Georgia’s runoff elections. In The Runoff Report, we provide the latest on each race and the fight for Senate control. Regular election updates David Perdue campaigned…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: December 11, 2020

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    The next 72 hours What is changing in the next 72 hours? Minnesota (divided government): The Governor’s office confirmed to reporters that Gov. Tim Walz (D) would make a decision on whether to extend coronavirus restrictions on Monday, Dec. 14. Pennsylvania (divided government): Gov. Tom Wolf (D) announced new statewide mitigation measures scheduled to take…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: December 10, 2020

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    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) extended the state’s Safer at Home order, including the requirement that people wear a face-covering in public spaces when social distancing with non-household members cannot be kept, until…

  • The Runoff Report: Biden will be in Georgia next week

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    Republicans have secured 50 seats in the next U.S. Senate compared to Democrats’ 48 (including two independents who caucus with them). Control of the next Senate comes down to Georgia’s runoff elections. In The Runoff Report, we provide the latest on each race and the fight for Senate control. Regular election updates David Perdue posted…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: December 9, 2020

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    Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. Colorado (Republican trifecta): Gov. Jared Polis (D) extended the statewide mask requirement through Jan. 7. Massachusetts (divided government): On Tuesday, Dec. 8, Gov. Charlie Baker (R) announced the state would return to Phase 3, Step…