Category: Newsletters
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Biden, Trump will cover SCOTUS, coronavirus, race and violence in first debate
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September 29, 2020: Joe Biden and Donald Trump will debate for the first time in Cleveland on Tuesday night. Howie Hawkins completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. Notable Quote of the Day “With so much of the electorate already clear on whom they will support, I think the key thing to watch for is: ‘What will move…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: September 28, 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 an Oregon county’s move into Phase 2 of reopening, the easing of restrictions on indoor entertainment venues in Michigan, mask mandates, and more. Want to know what happened Friday? Click here. The next 24 hours What is changing…
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Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
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September 28, 2020: Donald Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett to fill the Supreme Court vacancy. Former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge (R) endorsed Joe Biden. Notable Quote of the Day “The bluntness of Trump’s [Supreme Court pick] was a reflection of the political stakes. Trump, after all, won four years ago because of (white) women just as…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: September 25, 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 Florida’s move into Phase 3 of reopening, new guidance for nursing home visitations in Missouri, travel restrictions, and more. Want to know what happened yesterday? Click here. The next 72 hours What is…
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Ninth Circuit rejects challenge to dues deduction practices for public-sector union members in Washington
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Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of the legislation, national trends, and public debate surrounding public-sector union policy. Ninth Circuit rejects challenge to dues deduction practices for public-sector union members in Washington On Sept. 16, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rejected a challenge…
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Trump set to visit South Florida, Georgia, Virginia on Friday
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September 25, 2020: Donald Trump is scheduled to visit South Florida, Georgia, and Virginia on Friday. Jo Jorgensen released a list of her potential nominees for the Supreme Court of the United States. Notable Quote of the Day “But it looks increasingly unlikely that we’ll be able to declare an election-night winner in Michigan, Pennsylvania and…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: September 24, 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 a change in travel restrictions in Maine, North Dakota’s new risk level designations for 15 counties, a featured lawsuit, and more. Want to know what happened yesterday? Click here. Since our last edition…
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Trump comments on peaceful transfer of power after election
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September 24, 2020: When asked if he would commit to a peaceful transfer of power after the election, Donald Trump responded, “We’re going to have to see what happens.” Senate Republicans released their interim report on Hunter Biden’s business dealings in Ukraine. Notable Quote of the Day “Joe Biden knows that if he gets a majority…
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Pennsylvania modifies several mail-in voting procedures
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In the last two weeks, a court order and a settlement have resulted in modifications to several mail-in voting procedures in Pennsylvania. State directs counties not to reject ballots due to signature mismatch On Sept. 14, the League of Women Voters and the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh dropped a lawsuit against the state after…
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First presidential debate topics include SCOTUS, coronavirus
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September 23, 2020: Debate moderator Chris Wallace announced the six topics for the first presidential debate. Maine will use ranked-choice voting in the presidential election. Notable Quote of the Day “While everyone is talking about the significance of extending the mail-ballot deadline, it is the naked ballot ruling that is going to cause electoral chaos.” –…