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Coronavirus Daily Update: April 27th, 2020
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 April 27, 2020. Plans to reopen Read more: State government plans to reopen after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020…
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Coronavirus Daily Updates: April 24th, 2020
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 April 24, 2020. Plans to reopen Read more: State government plans to reopen after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020…
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Michigan extends stay-at-home order
On April 24, 2020, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) announced at a press conference that she was extending the state’s stay-at-home order through May 15. The order, which took effect March 25, had already been extended once before through April 30. The new order relaxes some restrictions on businesses and individuals, while establishing a new…
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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 April 23, 2020. Plans to reopen Read more: State government plans to reopen after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020…
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Coronavirus Daily Update: April 22, 2020
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 April 22, 2020. Debate over government responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Read more: Arguments in support of and…
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Coronavirus Daily Update for April 17th, 2020
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 April 17, 2020. Debate over government responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Read more: Arguments in support of and…
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Grassley sworn in as speaker of the Iowa House
On January 13, 2020, Rep. Pat Grassley (R) was sworn in as speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives. House Republicans elected Grassley as speaker in October 2019 after Rep. Linda Upmeyer (R) announced she would step down as speaker at the end of 2019. Grassley has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since…
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Republican Mike Nemes wins Kentucky Senate special election
A special election was held on January 14 to fill a vacant seat in the Kentucky State Senate. Mike Nemes (R) defeated Andrew Bailey (D) with 64% of the vote to win the District 38 seat. Nemes previously served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013. The seat became vacant in November…
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SCOTUS hears oral arguments in five cases
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in five of the cases scheduled during its October 2019-2020 term. On January 13, the court heard arguments in two cases: Lucky Brand Dungarees v. Marcel Fashion Group and Thole v. U.S. Bank. On January 14, the court heard arguments in two cases: Kelly v. United…