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  • New York state court upholds ranked-choice voting for Feb. municipal special election in NYC

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    New York: State court upholds ranked-choice voting for Feb. municipal special election in NYC On Dec. 16, 2020, a state trial court declined to block the implementation of ranked-choice voting in the municipal special election scheduled for Feb. 2.  What’s at issue  On Nov. 5, 2019, New York City voters approved a charter amendment providing…

  • Congress convenes joint session to count electoral votes

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    January 6, 2021: Congress will convene a joint session on Wednesday to count electoral votes by state and confirm the result of the presidential election. Prior to taking office on January 20, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden (D) and his team must prepare for the transition between presidential administrations, including selecting senior White House staff and…

  • The Runoff Report: Trump, Biden in Georgia on eve of election

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    Happy Election Day! Follow along with us live tonight here as results roll in. 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…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: January 5, 2021

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Indiana (Republican trifecta): On Monday, Jan. 4, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) announced he would lift the Dec. 16 ban on non-emergency, elective surgeries effective Jan. 6.  Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated…

  • Georgia Senate runoffs will determine control of the Senate

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    January 5, 2021: Georgia is holding two runoff elections for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, determining partisan control of the chamber. Prior to taking office on January 20, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden (D) and his team must prepare for the transition between presidential administrations, including selecting senior White House staff and appointees to top government…

  • The Runoff Report: Pre-runoff election weekend filled with campaign stops, interviews

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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. Voting on Jan. 5 Some answers…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: January 4, 2021

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    Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. California (Democratic trifecta): Health Secretary Mark Ghaly extended the stay-at-home order for the Greater Sacramento region. Restrictions will remain effective until the region’s four-week projected available ICU capacity is equal to or greater than 15%.…

  • At least 12 Republican senators plan to challenge electoral vote certification

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    January 4, 2021: Twelve Republican senators have announced they plan to challenge the certification of electoral votes from certain states on Wednesday. Prior to taking office on January 20, 2021, President-elect Joe Biden (D) and his team must prepare for the transition between presidential administrations, including selecting senior White House staff and appointees to top…

  • GA runoff candidates on COVID-19 relief checks

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    Note: The Runoff Report will be back Monday, Jan. 4. Happy New Year!  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…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: December 30, 2020 #Edition #155

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    Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. During this period of rapid change as states issue new restrictions, we are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to curfews to vaccine-related policies. We will keep you abreast of major developments—especially those affecting your daily life. Today we look at vaccine distribution in…