Tag: Coronavirus coverage
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Coronavirus daily update: April 13, 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 13, 2020. Debate over government responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic To date, 20 states have made temporary…
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SCOTUS will hear arguments by teleconference, live-streamed to the public
The Supreme Court of the United States announced it would hear arguments in May virtually for 13 cases that had been postponed from the March and April sittings. The court said that live audio of the arguments would be available to the public for the first time in court history. The 13 cases include several…
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Maryland, New Hampshire announce modifications to absentee voting procedures in upcoming elections
On April 10, officials in both Maryland and New Hampshire announced modifications to absentee voting procedures in upcoming elections. In Maryland, the June 2 primary election will be conducted predominantly by mail, with all eligible voters being mailed a ballot in advance of the election. There will be at least one in-person voting center per…
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Prison inmate release responses due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
On April 10, 2020, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) issued executive orders authorizing the temporary release of certain inmate populations due to the coronavirus pandemic. In Pennsylvania, Gov. Wolf announced a program that could temporarily release up to 1,800 qualified inmates, beginning within the next week, including nonviolent…
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Coronavirus daily updates: April 10, 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 10, 2020. Debate over government responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Today, the University of Washington Institute for…
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Vermont Governor Phil Scott issues order extending statewide stay-at-home order through May 15
On April 10, Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R) extended the statewide stay-at-home order he originally passed at the end of March. The order was initially scheduled to expire on April 15, and will now remain in effect until May 15. The new order allows lodging operations to begin accepting reservations occurring on or after June…
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Connecticut governor issues executive order allowing grace period for rent due in April
On April 10, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) issued an executive order that allowed an automatic grace period for rent due in April and a 60 day grace period, upon request, for rent due in May. The order also prohibits landlords from serving “notice to quit” or “service of summary process” before July 1, with…
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Utah Governor Gary Herbert issues executive order requiring out-of-state travelers to complete a travel declaration
On Wednesday, Gov. Gary Herbert (R) issued an executive order requiring all visitors over the age 18 who enter Utah through airports or roadways to complete a travel declaration within three hours of entering the state. The order goes into effect Friday, April 7. According to a press release put out by the Governor’s Office,…
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Coronavirus daily update: April 9, 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 9, 2020. Election changes Read more: Changes to election dates, procedures, and administration in response to the coronavirus…
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Rhode Island closes courts to non-emergency matters through May 17
On April 8, 2020, the Rhode Island state judiciary ordered that all courts would close to non-emergency matters through May 17, due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic. The order also extends to eviction proceedings, and precludes new filings or hearings from being heard before May 17. Ballotpedia is tracking how state courts are responding to…