Category: Newsletters
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Coronavirus daily update: March 30, 2020
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As part of Ballotpedia’s coverage on the coronavirus pandemic, we are compiling a daily summary of major changes in the world of politics, government, and elections happening each day. Here is the summary of changes for March 30, 2020. Federal responses Read more: Political responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020 On Sunday, President Donald…
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FLRA formally proposes rule change allowing federal workers to stop paying union dues after first year of membership
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On March 19, the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that would allow federal workers to stop paying union dues at any time after a statutory one-year period of dues payment. Up to this point, federal workers have only been permitted to rescind their union-dues assignments at one-year…
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Ballotpedia’s Weekly Presidential News Briefing: March 21-27, 2020
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Ballotpedia’s Weekly Presidential News Briefing: March 21-27, 2020 Every weekday, Ballotpedia tracks the news, events, and results of the 2020 presidential election. Notable Quotes of the Week “June 2 had been an afterthought on the Democratic primary calendar. Ever since Joseph R. Biden Jr. seized the mantle of front-runner, voters in New Jersey…
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Biden and Sanders respond to coronavirus relief bill
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March 27, 2020: Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders responded to the coronavirus relief bill. Trump wrote a letter to governors about classifying counties by coronavirus risk level. Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Each Friday, we highlight a presidential candidate’s key campaign staffer. Becca Rast is a…
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Sanders speaks on unemployment payments in coronavirus relief package
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March 26, 2020: Bernie Sanders spoke on the Senate floor against removing an additional $600 in unemployment payments from the coronavirus relief package. Joe Biden announced a newsletter and podcast. Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Notable Quote of the Day “June 2 had been…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 11 (March 25, 2020)
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This week: Club for Growth active in AL-01, AL-02 runoffs, Loeffler responds to insider trading allegations, and the election dates changed in response to the coronavirus. Election date changes The coronavirus pandemic has prompted several states and localities to change election dates and administrative procedures. Here are the changes affecting party primaries right now: Alabama:…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 11 (March 25, 2020)
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This week: End Citizens United endorses Ossoff, Warnock for Senate seats in GA, Brady PAC endorses Hegar in Senate runoff in TX, and the election dates changed in response to the coronavirus. Election date changes The coronavirus pandemic has prompted several states and localities to change election dates and administrative procedures. Here are the changes…
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Oklahoma lawmakers advance bill barring public agencies from requiring donor information from 501(c)s
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On March 3, the Oklahoma State Senate voted unanimously to approve SB1491, which would bar public agencies from requiring 501(c) nonprofits to provide them with personal information about their donors. What does the bill propose? SB1491 would bar any public agency from requiring a nonprofit 501(c) group to provide the agency with personal affiliation information…
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Delaware and Rhode Island change primary dates
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March 25, 2020: Governors of Delaware and Rhode Island have moved presidential primaries from April 28 to June 2. President Donald Trump said he hopes the country will be back to work by Easter. Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the presidential primary…
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Biden, Trump outline coronavirus strategy in pair of addresses
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March 24, 2020: Biden, Trump discuss coronavirus response. Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Poll Spotlight Notable Quote of the Day “If you thought the battle over whether or not to impeach Trump would be the defining moment of the President’s first term in office…