Category: Newsletters
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: June 23, 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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University of Michigan withdraws from hosting Biden-Trump debate due to coronavirus concerns
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June 23, 2020: The Commission on Presidential Debates announced on Tuesday that the second presidential debate was being moved from Michigan to Florida. Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Karen Bass is being vetted for vice president by the Biden campaign. Notable Quote of the Day “Could a Black woman help boost turnout among Black voters, which dipped…
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Trump and RNC raise $74 million in May
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June 22, 2020: Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee (RNC) raised $74 million in May, marking the first time they underperformed Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee. Former Sen. Ted Kaufman (Del.) is leading Biden’s presidential transition team. The Cook Political Report updated its race ratings on Jun. 19: Michigan moved from Toss Up…
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Bold Justice: SCOTUS releases opinions on Title VII, right-of-way, and DACA
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Welcome to the June 22 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. As court watchers, we know that as summer heats up, so does the opinions calendar. Stay up-to-date on the latest news by following us on Twitter or subscribing to the Daily…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: June 22, 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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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: June 19, 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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Indiana attorney general issues opinion stating public-sector workers must be notified of rights before dues can be deducted from paychecks
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On June 17, Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill (R) issued an opinion stating that, “to the extent the state of Indiana or its political subdivisions collect union dues from its employees, they must provide adequate notice of their employees’ First Amendment rights against compelled speech.” Attorney general opinions are advisory. They do not constitute an…
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Ballotpedia’s Weekly Presidential News Briefing: June 13-19, 2020
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Every weekday, Ballotpedia tracks the news, events, and results of the 2020 presidential election. Notable Quotes of the Week “One might argue our digital age is immune to history’s lessons, or suggest that Biden’s low-key campaign is little match for his opponent’s ability to drive news cycles. Those still scarred by Hillary Clinton’s surprising defeat…
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Trump calls for fourth debate with Biden
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June 19, 2020: Donald Trump is requesting a fourth general election debate with Joe Biden. Amy Klobuchar removed herself from consideration for Democratic vice presidential nominee. Each Friday, we highlight a presidential candidate’s key campaign staffer. Pete Kavanaugh is a Democratic staffer with experience in campaign strategy and political organizing. Kavanaugh graduated with a B.A. in…
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Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: June 18, 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…