Category: Newsletters
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West sues Ohio SOS for ballot access
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August 27, 2020: Kanye West filed a lawsuit in Ohio seeking to be placed on the ballot as an independent presidential candidate. Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell will speak on the final day of the Republican National Convention. Notable Quote of the Day “At least nine 2020 presidential candidates spoke at the 2016 Democratic National Convention…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: August 26, 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 Delaware’s requirement that students wear masks in school, Texas issuing a rule that may allow bars and breweries to reopen, a featured story from the 1918 influenza pandemic, and much more. Want to…
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New Jersey automatically sending mail-in ballots to all voters in the general election
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On Aug. 14, Gov. Phil Murphy (D) issued an executive order establishing that the Nov. 3 general election will be conducted “primarily via vote-by-mail ballots.” Election officials will automatically deliver mail-in ballots to all active registered voters in advance of the election. Murphy’s order makes the following temporary modifications to New Jersey’s election administration procedures:…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 32 (August 26, 2020)
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This week: Endorsements for Mayberry, Mowers in NH-01, Gonzales wins TX-23 primary runoff following recount, Mass. GOP runs Facebook ad supporting incumbent Rep. Boldyga in 3rd Hampden House District primary On the news Where do Republican and conservative pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. On President Trump’s…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 32 (August 26, 2020)
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This week: Pelosi endorses Kennedy against Markey, Reeves endorses Strickland over Doglio in WA-10, New Hampshire Youth Movement endorses challenger to 42-year incumbent in Rockingham’s House District 25 On the news Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. On former Kansas House candidate,…
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D.C. Circuit affirms district court order invalidating FEC donor disclosure regulations
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Explore the legislation, litigation, and advocacy surrounding nonprofit donor disclosure with The Disclosure Digest, a Ballotpedia newsletter. Under federal law, nonprofits are generally not required to disclose to the public information about their donors. State laws, however, may require such disclosure. Some say expanded donor disclosure provisions minimize the potential for fraud and establish public accountability.…
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Pence, Ernst will speak at Day 3 of RNC
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August 26, 2020: Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Joni Ernst will speak at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday. Joe Biden launched a Spanish-language and bilingual ad campaign in Arizona and Florida. Notable Quote of the Day “A pandemic and presidential politics have made 2020 an unpredictable year in Florida, but there’s one thing the…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: August 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 when gyms can reopen in New York, the end of a ban on nursing home visits in West Virginia, school reopenings, and much more. Want to know what happened yesterday? Click here. The…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: August 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 schools in Arkansas returning to in-person instruction, Pennsylvania’s application for federal unemployment benefits, mask mandates, and much more. Want to know what happened Friday? Click here. Since our last edition What is open…
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Republican National Convention begins in Charlotte with delegate roll call
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August 24, 2020: The Republican National Convention begins on Monday in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kanye West’s signature petitions in Montana, Illinois, Ohio, and Wisconsin were rejected. Notable Quote of the Day “Biden is not the first politician, upon entering the general election phase of the campaign, to pivot towards the center and try to…