Tag: Coronavirus coverage
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Minnesota governor extends stay-at-home order
On April 30, 2020, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) announced that the state’s stay-at-home order was extended through May 18. Prior to the announcement, the stay-at-home order was in effect through May 4. So far, 43 of the 50 states issued statewide shutdown orders. Eight of those orders are set to last until modified or rescinded…
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Utah governor places state under “moderate risk” protocols
On April 29, 2020, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert (D) issued an executive order that formally placed Utah under “moderate risk” protocols, effective May 1 at 12:01 a.m., according to a press release from the governor’s office. Under these protocols, residents are encouraged to stay home as much as possible but are allowed to see small…
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Arizona extends stay-at-home order
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) announced that the state’s stay-at-home order, scheduled to end on April 30, was extended until May 15. Residents have been under a stay-at-home order since March 31. Before the extension, Arizona was one of nine states whose order was set to expire on April 30. Ducey also announced that several…
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Nevada governor to extend stay-at-home order, announce reopening plans on Thursday
On April 29, 2020, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) announced plans to extend the state’s stay-at-home order but stated that he will lift some restrictions that the state put in place, including on outdoor activities and curbside pickup at retailers. He did not state how long the extension of the stay-at-home order would last. Gov. Sisolak…
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Andrew Yang sues New York State Board of Elections over cancelation of Democratic presidential preference primary
On April 28, 2020, Andrew Yang, a former candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, and several candidates for New York’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention filed suit against the New York State Board of Elections over its decision to cancel the state’s Democratic presidential preference primary. The suit was filed in the United States…
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Maine extends revised stay-at-home order
At a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Maine Governor Janet Mills announced that she was extending the state’s stay-at-home order through May 31. The new order, which Mills called a “Stay Safer at Home Order,” relaxes restrictions on some businesses as part of the first stage of the state’s new reopening plan. Gatherings with more than…
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Massachusetts extends business closure and stay-at-home advisory
At a press conference on April 28, 2020, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) announced he was extending his order closing nonessential businesses and advising people to stay home through May 18. The order, which closed nonessential businesses and limited gatherings to no more than 10 people, was set to expire on May 4. Baker announced…
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In Maryland’s special 7th Congressional District election, ballots cast in person to be quarantined for 24 hours
On April 28, 2020, Maryland is conducting a special election for its 7th Congressional District. At the order of Governor Larry Hogan (R), the election is proceeding largely by mail. Three in-person voting sites are open. According to a report by NBC Washington, ballots cast in person will be quarantined for a period of about…
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New York cancels Democratic presidential preference primary
On April 27, 2020, the New York State Board of Elections canceled the Democratic presidential preference primary, which had been scheduled to take place on June 23, 2020. The Republican presidential preference primary had already been canceled. The statewide primary election is scheduled to proceed as planned on June 23, 2020. Earlier in April, the…
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Hawaii extends stay-at-home order
On April 25, 2020, Hawaii Gov. David Ige (D) announced he was extending the statewide stay-at-home order through May 31. The order was originally scheduled to expire on April 30. The order states that Hawaii residents can only leave home for essential purposes, such as buying food or receiving medical care. Outdoor activity is permitted…