Tag: Coronavirus
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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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Rhode Island schools closed to in-person instruction for rest of academic year
On Thursday afternoon, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) announced that schools across the state would remain closed to in-person instruction for the rest of the academic year. Prior to the announcement, schools in the state were scheduled to be closed through April 30. Rhode Island became the 41st state in the country to close…
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Special election for Maryland’s 7th Congressional District to be held April 28
The special general election for Maryland’s 7th Congressional District is on April 28, 2020. The election will be conducted primarily via mail. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Maryland Board of Elections sent mail-in ballots to all eligible active voters. Three polling places will be open on April 28 for those who cannot vote by…
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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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Illinois and North Carolina extend stay-at-home orders
On April 23, 2020, Illinois and North Carolina became the latest states to extend stay-at-home orders into May. At a press conference, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) announced that he would extend the state’s stay-at-home order through May 30. The new order includes some modifications to the original stay-at-home order. Beginning May 1, anyone over…
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Federal judge orders transfer of some inmates from federal prison
On April 22, U.S. District Court Judge James Gwin for the Northern District of Ohio ordered the transfer or release of certain vulnerable inmate populations from Elkton prison, a federal prison in Ohio, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Inmates who are older with underlying health conditions are considered for transfer out of the prison through,…
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President Trump signs order suspending the issuance of green cards
On Wednesday night, President Donald Trump (R) signed an executive order suspending the issuance of green cards. The order only applies to individuals outside the country at the time of the order. The order is set to last for 60 days, though Trump said he could also modify the order during the 60 days. The…
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39 states have closed schools to in-person instruction for the remainder of the academic year
As of Wednesday, April 22, school districts in all 50 states have closed to in-person instruction in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Thirty-nine states have announced that schools would remain closed to in-person instruction for the remainder of the academic year, though many states and districts are conducting lessons online. At least 41,115,475 students attend…
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Ohio primary election preview
Ohio will hold a statewide primary on April 28. The primary was originally scheduled to be held on March 17, but polls were closed by the order of the state health director due to the coronavirus pandemic. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) signed HB 197 into law on March 27, extending absentee voting in the…