Category: Newsletters
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SCOTUS case could allow more opportunities to challenge federal regulations
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The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process and the rule of law. This edition: In this month’s edition of Checks and Balances, we review an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case that could allow…
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Ohio postpones primary from Mar. 17 to Jun. 2
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March 17, 2020: Ohio and Kentucky have postponed their primaries until June. Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the presidential primary updates you need to know: Ohio: Gov. Mike DeWine announced that polls would be closed today by the order of the state…
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Georgia, Louisiana postpone presidential primaries
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March 16, 2020: Georgia and Louisiana election officials postponed their states’ presidential primaries. Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders debated in Washington, D.C. Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the presidential primary updates you need to know: Georgia: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced…
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Virginia lawmakers approve bill allowing local governments to bargain collectively with employees
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On March 8, the Virginia General Assembly approved legislation to repeal Virginia’s prohibition against public-sector collective bargaining. This measure would allow local governments to bargain collectively with their employees upon adopting an authorizing ordinance or resolution. The approved legislation, SB939, is the product of a joint conference committee compromise between two competing bills: SB939 and…
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DNC moves Biden-Sanders debate to Washington, D.C.
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March 13, 2020: Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders will debate in Washington, D.C., on Sunday. Joe Biden hires Jen O’Malley Dillon as his campaign manager. Each Friday, we highlight a presidential candidate’s key campaign staffer. Katrina Pierson is a Republican staffer with experience in political communications. She previously worked on Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. Pierson graduated from the…
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Ballotpedia’s Weekly Presidential News Briefing: March 7-13, 2020
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Every weekday, Ballotpedia tracks the news, events, and results of the 2020 presidential election. Here’s the latest from the campaign trail. Notable Quotes of the Week “But it’s clear that if [Bernie Sanders] doesn’t pick up more delegates from Biden in the Midwest, he’ll likely find it difficult to find much support…
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Biden, Trump cancel upcoming campaign events due to coronavirus concerns
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March 12, 2020: Joe Biden and Donald Trump canceled upcoming campaign events. Priorities USA is preparing to run ads to support Biden. Notable Quote of the Day “History also shows that proceeding as normal with democratic politics amid an epidemic can distort election outcomes. In 1976 incumbent President Gerald Ford ran against Democrat Jimmy…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 9 (March 11, 2020)
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This week: Susan B. Anthony List partner announces pro-Lipinski spending in IL-03, McDowell endorses Valenzuela in TX-24 runoff, and PA Rep. draws primary challenge for first time in two decades On the news Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “According to Broockman…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 9 (March 11, 2020)
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This week: Trump endorses Tuberville in Senate primary runoff in Alabama, Redistricting becomes issue in LA-05 race, and ballot set for Georgia’s special Senate election On the news Where do Republican and conservative pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. “There is still a chance that state and…
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Ballot Bulletin March 2020
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Virginia General Assembly passes bill allowing localities to use ranked-choice voting in some municipal elections On Feb. 27, the Virginia State Senate voted 22-18 to approve HB1103, which would allow local governments to implement ranked-choice voting (RCV) for select municipal elections. All of the Senate’s 21 Democrats and one Republican voted in favor of the…