Today's Brew highlights the latest developments regarding Wisconsin’s spring elections + states that have issued travel restrictions due to the coronavirus outbreak
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Welcome to the Tuesday, April 7, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:

* In-person voting to proceed today in Wisconsin's presidential primary, judicial, and local elections
* Coronavirus update: 15 governors have restricted out-of-state travelers due to pandemic
* What’s the Tea? results

_ Updates on stories related to the coronavirus outbreak are current through Monday afternoon. Click here for the latest news ([link removed]) ._
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** IN-PERSON VOTING TO PROCEED TODAY IN WISCONSIN'S PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY, JUDICIAL, AND LOCAL ELECTIONS
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Wisconsin’s presidential primary, state supreme court, and local elections will proceed today after a flurry of governmental decisions and court rulings yesterday kept things very much in doubt. In case you weren’t following along, here's what happened in the span of several hours Monday afternoon and into the evening.

First, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) issued an executive order ([link removed]) postponing in-person voting in the state’s election from today—April 7—to June 9. The order would have also extended the receipt deadline for absentee ballots to June 9.

Then, the legislature filed suit, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted 4-2 to overturn Evers' order, allowing the election to take place as scheduled on April 7. Justice Daniel Kelly—who is running against Jill Karofsky in the state supreme court election—did not participate in the decision.

Later Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that voters returning absentee ballots must have them postmarked by April 7 and election officials must receive them by April 13 to be counted.

Here’s a quick summary of everything that happened before yesterday:

* On April 2, U.S. District Judge William Conley issued a ruling extending the absentee ballot application deadline to April 3 and extending the deadline for election officials to receive an absentee ballot from April 7 to April 13. The ruling also waived the requirement that all absentee ballots be signed by a witness.
* On April 3, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a stay reinstating the witness signature requirement and finding that the state legislature had standing to appeal.
* Gov. Evers (D) called a special session of the state legislature April 4 to discuss changing the date of the election. EVERS PROPOSED CANCELING IN-PERSON VOTING AND EXTENDING THE DEADLINE FOR RETURNING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT TO MAY 26. The legislature did not vote on any changes to election dates or procedures. Republicans hold a 19-14 majority in the state Senate and a 63-36 majority in the state House.
* On April 4, the state legislature, Republican Party of Wisconsin, and Republican National Committee filed an emergency request for a partial stay of Judge Conley's order with the U.S. Supreme Court. The request CALLED ON THE COURT TO KEEP THE EXTENDED ABSENTEE BALLOT RETURN DEADLINE IN PLACE BUT ADD A STIPULATION THAT ONLY BALLOTS POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE APRIL 7 WOULD BE COUNTED.

Here are some other notable coronavirus-related updates since Monday's _Brew_:

* President Donald Trump (R) announced the deployment of 1,000 military medical personnel to New York City to assist with tending to coronavirus patients.
* Missouri Gov. Mike Parsons (R) issued a stay-at-home order directing individuals in the state to stay home unless performing essential activities and placing restrictions on non-essential businesses. The order took effect on April 6 and will expire on April 24.
* Director of the Ohio Department of Health Amy Acton extended the state's stay-at-home order to May 1.
* Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) called the state legislature into a special session to convene on April 6.
* South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) issued a stay-at-home order that also restricted the number of shoppers permitted in stores in the state. The order takes effect at 5 p.m. Tuesday.

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** CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 15 GOVERNORS HAVE RESTRICTED OUT-OF-STATE TRAVELERS DUE TO PANDEMIC
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Ballotpedia is providing comprehensive coverage on how the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting America's political and civic life. Our coverage includes how federal, state, and local governments are responding, and the effects those responses are having on campaigns and elections.

Across the country, states have enacted various policies regarding out-of-state travel. As of April 6, governors and state agencies in at least 15 states have placed restrictions on out-of-state travelers through executive orders or public health mandates to reduce the transmission of the novel coronavirus.

Though each state uses slightly different language to describe restrictions on interstate travelers, all 15 states require some out-of-state travelers to quarantine for two weeks, unless the travel was undertaken for essential purposes or to support critical industries.

SOME STATES HAVE REQUESTED THAT ALL OUT-OF-STATE TRAVELERS QUARANTINE FOR TWO WEEKS, WHILE OTHERS HAVE PLACED RESTRICTIONS ON TRAVELERS FROM SPECIFIC AREAS IN THE UNITED STATES.

States have also differed in their approach to enforcement. For example, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) instructed West Virginia State Police to monitor the roadways for travelers from areas with widespread COVID-19 cases. Montana Gov. Steve Bullock (D) directed the Montana National Guard to conduct temperature checks and exposure inquiries at airports and rail stations in the state. Not all of the states that have issued travel restrictions, however, have specific enforcement procedures.

Governors from at least three states have recommended limits on travelers but have not implemented them via executive order. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) and Massachusetts Gov. Charles Baker (R) have asked out-of-state travelers to self-quarantine or delay their trips. These requests are not enforceable by law. Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts (R) has asked residents who traveled to a country or a state with a widespread COVID-19 outbreak to self-quarantine for two weeks.

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** WHAT’S THE TEA? RESULTS
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For Friday’s What’s the tea? question ([link removed]) , we asked our Brew readers:

_Which way of staying connected with your community are you doing most during the coronavirus pandemic?_

THIRTY-SIX PERCENT of you said you are staying connected by telephoning friends/neighbors. In a close second, 32% said you are participating in online gathering with communities of interest.

You can view the full results below. Thanks so much for your responses!

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