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  • Coronavirus Daily Update: May 15th, 2020

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    As part of Ballotpedia’s coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, we are compiling a daily summary of major changes in the world of politics, government, and elections happening each day. Here is the summary of changes for May 15, 2020. State stay-at-home orders Read more: States with lockdown and stay-at-home orders in response to the coronavirus…

  • Coronavirus Daily Update: May 14th, 2020

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    As part of Ballotpedia’s coverage on the coronavirus pandemic, we are compiling a daily summary of major changes in the world of politics, government, and elections happening each day. Here is the summary of changes for May 14, 2020. State stay-at-home orders Read more: States with lockdown and stay-at-home orders in response to the coronavirus…

  • What are the arguments for and against universal or mass COVID-19 testing before the economy can reopen?

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    Testing before reopening the economy has emerged as one of the major areas of debate around when states should end COVID-related stay-at-home orders. Proponents of universal or mass testing for COVID-19 before the economy can reopen argue universal testing is necessary to avoid a second wave and that universal testing will increase confidence among the…

  • 7,507 major party candidates filed for 2020 state legislative elections

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    Every week, we compile the latest numbers on state legislative candidates across the country. As of May 12, 2020, we’ve collected post-filing deadline data in 28 states. In 2020, 3,491 state legislative seats are up for regular election in those states, compared to 3,465 in 2018. 7,507 major party candidates—3,594 Democrats and 3,913 Republicans—have filed…

  • Coronavirus Daily Update: May 13th, 2020

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    As part of Ballotpedia’s coverage on the coronavirus pandemic, we are compiling a daily summary of major changes in the world of politics, government, and elections happening each day. Here is the summary of changes for May 13, 2020. State stay-at-home orders Read more: States with lockdown and stay-at-home orders in response to the coronavirus…

  • Coronavirus Daily Updates: May 12th, 2020

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    As part of Ballotpedia’s coverage on the coronavirus pandemic, we are compiling a daily summary of major changes in the world of politics, government, and elections happening each day. Here is the summary of changes for May 12, 2020. State stay-at-home orders Read more: States with lockdown and stay-at-home orders in response to the coronavirus…

  • Checks and Balances: May 2020

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    The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process and the rule of law. This edition: In this month’s edition of Checks and Balances, we review a new dissent from Justice Clarence Thomas…

  • Coronavirus Daily Update: May 11th, 2020

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    As part of Ballotpedia’s coverage on the coronavirus pandemic, we are compiling a daily summary of major changes in the world of politics, government, and elections happening each day. Here is the summary of changes for May 11, 2020. State stay-at-home orders Read more: States with lockdown and stay-at-home orders in response to the coronavirus…

  • Coronavirus Daily Update: May 8th, 2020

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    As part of Ballotpedia’s coverage on the coronavirus pandemic, we are compiling a daily summary of major changes in the world of politics, government, and elections happening each day. Here is the summary of changes for May 8, 2020. State stay-at-home orders Read more: States with lockdown and stay-at-home orders in response to the coronavirus…

  • Coronavirus Daily Update: May 7th, 2020

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    As part of Ballotpedia’s coverage on the coronavirus pandemic, we are compiling a daily summary of major changes in the world of politics, government, and elections happening each day. Here is the summary of changes for May 7, 2020. State stay-at-home orders Read more: States with lockdown and stay-at-home orders in response to the coronavirus…