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Federal court rejects challenge to Ohio exclusive representation law
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Sixth Circuit rejects challenge to Ohio exclusive representation law On Aug. 25, a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit rejected a challenge to Ohio laws that allow unions to become exclusive bargaining agents for all public-sector employees within a bargaining unit. Who are…
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Trump accepts Republican presidential nomination
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August 28, 2020: Donald Trump formally accepted the Republican presidential nomination from the White House. Joe Biden aired a two-minute ad during the final night of the Republican National Convention. Notable Quote of the Day “According to a recent NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll, 30 percent of registered voters said they planned to vote by mail,…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: August 27, 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 the extension of mask requirements in Alabama and Indiana, Hawaii Gov. David Ige’s (D) approval of a new stay-at-home order in Oahu, a lawsuit in California over in-person schooling, and much more. Want…
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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…