Category: Newsletters
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RNC scales back convention, reduces on-site delegates from 2,500 to 336
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June 11, 2020: The Republican National Committee voted to downsize its presidential nominating convention. Joe Biden called for $300 million in funding for community policing programs. Notable Quote of the Day “The registration of new voters dropped dramatically in the U.S. amid the coronavirus pandemic, challenging efforts of both major political parties to enlist…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 22 (June 10, 2020)
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This week: Trump endorses Bennett in NC-11 runoff, McCarthy endorses Mowers in NH-01, and Utah Attorney General candidates participate in debate On the news Where do Republican and conservative pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. On qualified immunity “Cornell Law defines qualified immunity as ‘a type of…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 22 (June 10, 2020)
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This week: Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez endorse Bowman while Pelosi endorses Engel in NY-16, Hickenlooper and Romanoff release first TV ads in the Colorado Senate primary, and Indiana Attorney General candidates make final arguments ahead of convention On the news Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight…
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Biden and Trump win Georgia and West Virginia primaries
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June 10, 2020: Biden and Trump won primaries in Georgia and West Virginia. A virtual fundraiser for Biden hosted with Kamala Harris raised $3.5 million. Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Notable Quote of the Day “… Biden has dramatically escalated his Facebook spending, purchasing…
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Trump campaign to resume holding rallies
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June 9, 2020: Trump’s campaign plans to resume holding rallies in coming weeks. Biden said he does not support defunding the police. Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Notable Quote of the Day “The purveyors of fake news at CNN are convinced, just as they…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: June 8, 2020
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Each day, we: Track the status of reopening in all 50 states. Compare the status of one industry or activity across the country. Provide in-depth summaries of the latest reopening plans. Give you the latest stories on other reopening plans and ideas. Want to know what happened Friday? Click here. The next two days What…
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Biden crosses delegate threshold for Democratic nomination
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June 8, 2020: Biden crossed the delegate threshold necessary to win the Democratic presidential nomination. America First Action began an ad campaign criticizing Biden on economics. Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Notable Quote of the Day “Joe Biden is suddenly a clear favorite in the…
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Treasury Department, IRS finalize modifications to nonprofit donor disclosure rules
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On May 26, the United States Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued a final regulation exempting select nonprofits from disclosing donor information on annual returns they file with the IRS. Under the regulation, which takes effect retroactively to returns filed after Sept. 6, 2019, only 501(c)(3) and 527 groups are required to report…
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Ohio asks public-sector labor unions to meet with state officials on reducing personnel costs
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On June 2, Kimberly Murnieks, Director of Ohio’s Office of Budget and Management, announced that the state is asking unions representing state workers to meet with officials to discuss reducing personnel costs. The move comes as the state faces an estimated $2.5 billion decrease in anticipated revenues. Murnieks also announced that the state would be…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: June 5, 2020
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Each day, we: Track the status of reopening in all 50 states. Compare the status of one industry or activity across the country. Provide in-depth summaries of the latest reopening plans. Give you the latest stories on other reopening plans and ideas. Want to know what happened yesterday? Click here. The next three days What…