Category: Newsletters
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Zuckerberg, Chan donate an additional $100 million for state, local election administration efforts
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On Oct. 13, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan, announced they would donate an additional $100 million to the Center for Tech and Civic Life. In a Facebook post announcing the grants, Zuckerberg said the money was intended “to support election officials with the infrastructure they need to administer the vote…
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Obama hits campaign trail for the first time for Biden
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October 21, 2020: Former President Barack Obama is campaigning for Joe Biden in Philadelphia. Jo Jorgensen participated in Ballotpedia’s Candidate Conversation series. Notable Quote of the Day “Presidential races have been tight in North Carolina over the last three cycles. No party has won the state by more than 4 points. Barack Obama won it by…
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Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on Barrett nomination this week
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Welcome to the Wednesday, October 21, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on Barrett nomination The arguments for and against lockdown/stay-at-home orders and restrictions on religious services Explore Kansas elections Explore Washington elections Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on Barrett nomination The Senate Judiciary…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: October 20, 2020
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Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery, where we track the status of reopening in all 50 states. Today we look at Maryland’s vaccine distribution plan, new restrictions in parts of Illinois, school reopenings, and more. Want to know what happened yesterday? Click here. Since our last edition What is open in each state? For…
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Debate commission will mute mics during opening remarks for each topic segment
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October 20, 2020: The Commission on Presidential Debates announced that each candidate’s microphone will be muted during the other candidate’s two-minute remarks to open each topic segment. The Supreme Court denied a request for a stay of a state court ruling allowing ballots received until November 6 to be counted in Pennsylvania. Notable Quote of the…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: October 19, 2020
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Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery, where we track the status of reopening in all 50 states. Today we look at agricultural relief in Minnesota and Maryland, gathering limits in Wisconsin, mask mandates, and more. Want to know what happened Friday? Click here. Since our last edition What is open in each state? For…
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Final debate topics include COVID-19, race, national security
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October 19, 2020: The Committee on Presidential Debates released the six topics for the final presidential debate selected by moderator Kristen Welker. Preserve America launched a $10 million anti-Biden campaign in seven battleground states. Inside Elections updated its race ratings on October 16, 2020: Iowa and Ohio moved from Tilt Republican to Toss Up. Wisconsin moved from Tilt…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: October 16, 2020
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Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery, where we track the status of reopening in all 50 states. Today we look at new restrictions in Nebraska and New Mexico, the extension of the state of emergency in Vermont, travel restrictions, and more. Want to know what happened yesterday? Click here. The next 72 hours What…
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Ohio state government employee asks SCOTUS to consider class-action lawsuit over refunds for previously paid union fees
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Ohio state government employee asks SCOTUS to consider class-action lawsuit over refunds for previously paid union fees On Oct. 8, attorneys for an Ohio state employee petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to take up his class-action lawsuit, in which he is seeking refunds for the dues he and other non-member employees were required to…
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Three individuals linked to Biden campaign travel test positive for COVID-19
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October 16, 2020: Three individuals linked to Biden campaign travel tested positive for COVID-19. Donald Trump, the Republican National Committee, and joint fundraising committees raised $248 million in September. Notable Quote of the Day “Wisconsin is proof that politicos have short memories. In 2004, Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry carried Wisconsin by just 0.4 percentage points…