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  • States consider legislation in response to the coronavirus pandemic

    In recent days, state lawmakers nationwide have taken action on legislation in response to the coronavirus outbreak. With the help of BillTrack50, we are compiling information on all of that legislation. As of March 23, 2020, legislatures in 29 states and Washington, D.C., had taken up at least 184 bills related to COVID-19. Lawmakers in…

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    Jerrick Adams

  • Biden, Trump outline coronavirus strategy in pair of addresses

    March 24, 2020: Biden, Trump discuss coronavirus response.         Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Poll Spotlight Notable Quote of the Day “If you thought the battle over whether or not to impeach Trump would be the defining moment of the President's first term in office…

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    David Luchs

  • Indiana moves primary election from May 5 to June 2

    March 23, 2020: Indiana moved its primary election from May 5 to June 2. President Donald Trump activated the U.S. National Guard in New York, California, and Washington.         Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the presidential primary updates you need to know: Indiana: Governor…

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    Amee LaTour

  • Ballotpedia’s Weekly Presidential News Briefing: March 14-20, 2020

    Ballotpedia’s Weekly Presidential News Briefing: March 14-20, 2020 Every weekday, Ballotpedia tracks the news, events, and results of the 2020 presidential election.         Here’s the latest from the campaign trail. Notable Quote of the Week “The perspective here should be: How do we hold the election in November? Not whether. We had elections during…

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    Emily Aubert

  • Alaska state workers sue union over paycheck dues deduction practices

    On March 12, two Alaska state employees filed a federal lawsuit against the Alaska State Employees Association, alleging that the union has continued to deduct dues from their paychecks against their express wishes. Who are the parties to the suit? The plaintiffs are Linda Creed, an employee of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, and…

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    Jerrick Adams

  • Coronavirus daily update: March 19, 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 March 19, 2020. Federal responses Last night, President Donald Trump signed H.R. 6201, the second coronavirus relief bill. It…

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    Kelly Caldwell

  • Biden sweeps three primaries, Trump secures Republican nomination

    March 18, 2020: Joe Biden wins primaries in Arizona, Florida, and Illinois. Donald Trump crosses the delegate threshold to secure the Republican nomination. Maryland moves its primary from April 28 to June 2.         Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the presidential primary updates…

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    Emily Aubert

  • SCOTUS case could allow more opportunities to challenge federal regulations

    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 an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case that could allow…

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    Caitlin Styrsky

  • Ohio postpones primary from Mar. 17 to Jun. 2

    March 17, 2020: Ohio and Kentucky have postponed their primaries until June.          Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the presidential primary updates you need to know: Ohio: Gov. Mike DeWine announced that polls would be closed today by the order of the state…

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    Emily Aubert

  • Georgia is second state to postpone presidential primaries amid coronavirus concerns

    On March 14, Georgia postponed its presidential primary elections by eight weeks due to concerns regarding the coronavirus outbreak. The state rescheduled its presidential primaries from March 24 to coincide with the May 19 statewide primaries. The postponement also applies to any special elections in the state originally scheduled to take place on March 24.…

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    Douglas Kronaizl