Category: Newsletters
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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…
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Ballotpedia’s Weekly Presidential News Briefing: June 1-5, 2020
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Every weekday, Ballotpedia tracks the news, events, and results of the 2020 presidential election. Notable Quotes of the Week “Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people—does not even pretend to try. Instead he tries to divide us. We are witnessing the consequences…
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Trump to visit Maine today
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June 5, 2020: Trump will visit Maine today. A virtual fundraiser for Biden raised $4 million yesterday. Here are recent changes to election dates and procedures made in response to the coronavirus pandemic. June 3: California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) issued an executive order permitting counties to consolidate polling places in the November 3, 2020, general election, provided…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: June 4, 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 two days What…
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Trump responds to criticism from Mattis
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June 4, 2020: Trump responded to criticism from former U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis. Biden’s campaign is running a new digital ad in Arizona, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Notable Quote of the Day “Donald Trump…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: June 3, 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 two days What…
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Tracking the 90+ lawsuits related to COVID-19 election changes
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Lawsuits involving election policy proliferate in response to COVID-19 outbreak The COVID-19 outbreak in the United States has prompted election postponements, alterations to absentee/mail-in voting procedures, and modifications to candidate filing protocols. It has also resulted in at least 90 lawsuits filed in state and federal courts touching on various aspects of election administration. These…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Republicans-Issue 21 (June 3, 2020)
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This week: Key June 2 election results, NRA endorses Caldarera over Trump-endorsed Malliotakis in NY-27, and Vermont Gov. Phil Scott to seek re-election. On the news Where do Republican and conservative pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. On racism in America “While I understand the frustration and…
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Heart of the Primaries 2020, Democrats-Issue 21 (June 3, 2020)
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This week: Key June 2 primary results, Andrew Yang endorses Perelman in FL-23, and Jennifer Carroll Foy launches 2021 campaign for governor of Virginia. On the news Where do Democratic and progressive pundits and commentators disagree? Each week, we bring you excerpts that highlight differing views. On property destruction in protests “People are going out…