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April 20, 2020 at 2:25 PM

Trump tweets liberate Minnesota, Michigan, Virginia

Trump tweets liberate Minnesota, Michigan, Virginia Biden, America First Action air dueling China ads   April 20, 2020: Donald Trump encouraged protesters in Minnesota, Michigan, and Virginia. Joe Biden and America First Action are airing dueling ads on Chin…

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April 20, 2020 at 12:05 PM

26 states have stay-at-home orders expiring within two weeks

26 states have stay-at-home orders expiring within two weeks   April 20, 2020: By the end of last week, a total of 43 states had issued stay-at-home orders for their residents. Over the next two weeks, those orders are scheduled to expire in 26 states…

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April 20, 2020 at 9:34 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Can you e-sign an official petition?

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Can you e-sign an official petition? Today's Brew highlights the jurisdictions allowing electronic signature-gathering in 2020 + two versions of a MS medical marijuana ballot measure   Welcome to the Monday, April 20, Brew. Here’s what’s…

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April 18, 2020 at 12:12 PM

Seven more states close schools for remainder of academic year due to coronavirus

Seven more states close schools for remainder of academic year due to coronavirus Karofsky wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election It's this weekend! We've got this week's top stories in state and local politics lined up for you. Don't forget, you can read th…

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April 18, 2020 at 12:10 PM

White House releases guidance for reopening economy

White House releases guidance for reopening economy Obama, Sanders endorse Biden Welcome to the weekend! Below is this week's lineup of political events in the federal government. Don't forget that you can read more by clicking the button below!  Read the fu…

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April 17, 2020 at 7:37 PM

ICYMI: Top stories from the week

ICYMI: Top stories from the week A weekly shot of this week's most viewed stories from Ballotpedia's Daily Brew. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Each week, we bring you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condense…

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April 17, 2020 at 6:17 PM

Local governments in Nevada suspend public-sector union contracts in response to COVID-19

Local governments in Nevada suspend public-sector union contracts in response to COVID-19 The suspensions have affected at least 18,000 public-sector workers Ballotpedia is covering the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic on politics, government, …

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April 17, 2020 at 2:32 PM

America First Action launches $10M anti-Biden ad campaign

America First Action launches $10M anti-Biden ad campaign Trump issues guidelines for reopening economy   April 17, 2020: America First Action is launching a $10 million ad campaign in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. Donald Trump issued his guidelines…

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April 17, 2020 at 12:01 PM

22% increase in alcohol sales during pandemic

22% increase in alcohol sales during pandemic   April 17, 2020: For the week ending March 28, the sales of alcohol at liquor and grocery stores were up 22% from the year before.[1] That is contrary to warnings against drinking during the pandemic issue…

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April 17, 2020 at 9:33 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Monitoring lawsuits against coronavirus policies

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Monitoring lawsuits against coronavirus policies Today's Brew highlights lawsuits filed against government actions taken in response to the coronavirus outbreak + the U.S. House districts that have just one major-party candidate   Welcom…

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April 16, 2020 at 2:26 PM

Biden campaign indicates super PAC preference

Biden campaign indicates super PAC preference Trump Victory ramps up fundraising efforts in all 50 states   April 16, 2020: The Joe Biden campaign indicated its super PAC preference for Priorities USA over Unite the Country in a statement on Wednesday. Trump …

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April 16, 2020 at 12:04 PM

50% of voters say gathering at friend’s homes top priority after lockdown

50% of voters say gathering at friend’s homes top priority after lockdown   April 16, 2020: The latest Scott Rasmussen national survey suggests that voters are interested in a broader discussion about how to re-open American society. Voters were asked…

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April 16, 2020 at 9:37 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Introducing Ballotpedia Class

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Introducing Ballotpedia Class Today's Brew introduces an exciting new virtual class series + Congress will be out of session until May 4   Welcome to the Thursday, April 16, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: We…

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April 15, 2020 at 7:32 PM

Opportunities to get involved!

Opportunities to get involved! First and foremost, we hope you are well.     To our readers, First and foremost, we hope you are well. During this uncertain time, we believe it’s more important than ever to come together, and we’ve been working on different w…

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  Caitlin Styrsky · [email protected]

April 15, 2020 at 2:29 PM

Ballotpedia's Checks and Balances Newsletter for April 2020

Ballotpedia's Checks and Balances Newsletter for April 2020 Ballotpedia's Checks and Balances Newsletter for April 2020 Ballotpedia is covering the effect of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic on politics, government, and elections. Click here for the lates…

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April 15, 2020 at 2:14 PM

Obama endorses Biden, calls for structural change

Obama endorses Biden, calls for structural change Trump halts funding to WHO   April 15, 2020: Barack Obama endorsed Joe Biden on Tuesday. Donald Trump halted funding to the World Health Organization until a review could be conducted. Share the latest from th…

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April 15, 2020 at 12:04 PM

60% of voters believe the worst is still to come

60% of voters believe the worst is still to come   April 15, 2020: In terms of the pandemic, 60% of voters believe the worst is yet to come. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that just 16% believe the worst is behind us and 24% are not sure.[1] T…

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April 15, 2020 at 9:35 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 28 states have stay-at-home orders expiring between today and May 3

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 28 states have stay-at-home orders expiring between today and May 3 Today's Brew highlights when each state’s orders requiring residents to stay at home are expiring + Florida adopts new legislation regarding ballot measure signatures   …

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April 14, 2020 at 2:13 PM

Sanders endorses Biden, announces joint working groups on policy

Sanders endorses Biden, announces joint working groups on policy Amash considers independent presidential run   April 14, 2020: Bernie Sanders endorsed Joe Biden on Monday. Rep. Justin Amash (I-Mich.) said he was considering an independent presidential run. …

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April 14, 2020 at 12:03 PM

34% of voters favor national health plan that eliminates private insurance

34% of voters favor national health plan that eliminates private insurance   April 14, 2020: Just 34% of registered voters favor a national health care system that replaces private insurance companies. A Scott Rasmussen national poll found that 54% are…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

April 14, 2020 at 9:33 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Elections and the 1918 Spanish flu

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Elections and the 1918 Spanish flu Today's Brew looks at how the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic may have affected elections then + highlights Wisconsin’s just-released election results   Welcome to the Tuesday, April 14, Brew. Here’s what’s i…

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April 13, 2020 at 2:28 PM

Trump, RNC raise $212 million in first quarter of 2020

Trump, RNC raise $212 million in first quarter of 2020 Biden wrote NYT op-ed on coronavirus response   April 13, 2020: Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee together raised $212 million in the first quarter of 2020. Joe Biden wrote an op-ed in T…

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April 13, 2020 at 12:03 PM

65% of voters believe FBI illegally spies on Americans

65% of voters believe FBI illegally spies on Americans   April 13, 2020: Sixty-five percent (65%) of voters believe that the FBI routinely breaks the law and illegally spies on American citizens. A Just the News survey found that distrust is widespread…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

April 13, 2020 at 9:37 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Let’s work together this Friday

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Let’s work together this Friday Help us collect local responses to the coronavirus outbreak + here’s a review of policy changes associated with evictions   Welcome to the Monday, April 13, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you star…

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April 11, 2020 at 12:40 PM

Sanders ends presidential campaign, Biden is presumptive nominee

Sanders ends presidential campaign, Biden is presumptive nominee Sixth member of Congress tests positive for coronavirus Good morning and thank you for being a Ballotpedia reader. We're looking for volunteers to join us next Friday for our COVID-19 Day of Se…

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April 11, 2020 at 12:38 PM

Wisconsin holds statewide elections, results to be released April 13

Wisconsin holds statewide elections, results to be released April 13 Forty-three states have issued stay-at-home orders. We appreciate you spending a little bit of your weekend with us. Next Friday, we're hosting a COVID-19 Day of Service happening from 2:…

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April 10, 2020 at 6:43 PM

Missouri Supreme Court strikes down state law barring public-sector workers from picketing

Missouri Supreme Court strikes down state law barring public-sector workers from picketing Picketing encompasses any form of protest against an employer Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of the legislation, national tr…

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April 10, 2020 at 6:35 PM

ICYMI: Top stories from the week

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April 10, 2020 at 2:17 PM

RNC launches seven-figure ad campaign praising Trump’s handling of coronavirus pandemic

RNC launches seven-figure ad campaign praising Trump’s handling of coronavirus pandemic Biden proposes lowering Medicare eligibility age, offering student loan forgiveness   April 10, 2020: The Republican National Committee is airing a seven-figure ad campaig…

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April 10, 2020 at 12:05 PM

54 years ago tomorrow Emmett Ashford became the Major Leagues’ first black umpire

54 years ago tomorrow Emmett Ashford became the Major Leagues’ first black umpire   April 10, 2020: On April 11, 1966—54 years ago tomorrow—the Cleveland Indians beat the Washington Senators 5-2.[1] But, far more significantly, Emmet Ashford became the…

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  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]

April 10, 2020 at 9:39 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: How state legislatures are responding to coronavirus

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: How state legislatures are responding to coronavirus Today's Brew looks at state lawmaker responses to the coronavirus outbreak + an update on 2020 state legislative competitiveness   Welcome to the Friday, April 10, Brew. Here’s what’s …

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April 9, 2020 at 2:24 PM

Sanders suspends campaign, Biden becomes presumptive Democratic nominee

Sanders suspends campaign, Biden becomes presumptive Democratic nominee New Jersey postpones primary from June 2 to July 7   April 9, 2020: Bernie Sanders suspends his presidential campaign. New Jersey postpones its primary from June 2 to July 7. Share the l…

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April 9, 2020 at 12:03 PM

45% of voters rate U.S. health care system as good or excellent

45% of voters rate U.S. health care system as good or excellent   April 9, 2020: Forty-five percent (45%) of registered voters rate the U.S. healthcare system as good or excellent while 22% rate it as poor. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that …

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April 9, 2020 at 9:36 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Sanders ends presidential run

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Sanders ends presidential run Today's Brew highlights Bernie Sanders’ announcement that he’s suspending his presidential campaign + revisiting how courts have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak   Welcome to the Thursday, April 9, …

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  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]

April 8, 2020 at 7:32 PM

Elections in the midst of a pandemic

Elections in the midst of a pandemic Starting this week, the Ballot Bulletin will arrive in your inboxes biweekly to keep you updated on the latest election policy news    Sponsored by Probolsky Research In recent weeks, policymakers across the country h…

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April 8, 2020 at 2:52 PM

Trump campaign spokeswoman appointed White House press secretary

Trump campaign spokeswoman appointed White House press secretary Priorities USA launches digital ad campaign on Trump’s coronavirus response   April 8, 2020: Donald Trump campaign spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany replaced Stephanie Grisham as White House press sec…

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April 8, 2020 at 12:01 PM

22% of voters believe response to pandemic would have been better with a national health care system

22% of voters believe response to pandemic would have been better with a national health care system   April 8, 2020: Twenty-two percent (22%) of registered voters believe our nation’s response to the pandemic would have been better if private insuranc…

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April 8, 2020 at 9:37 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Updated school closings by state due to COVID-19

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Updated school closings by state due to COVID-19 Today's Brew highlights the current status of statewide school closings + the latest information regarding Tuesday’s elections in Wisconsin   Welcome to the Wednesday, April 8, Brew. Here’…

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April 7, 2020 at 4:35 PM

Utah, West Virginia enact bills barring public agencies from disclosing 501(c) donors

Utah, West Virginia enact bills barring public agencies from disclosing 501(c) donors The bill restrict public agencies from disclosing identifying information about donors to select nonprofit groups. As lawmakers across the country suspend their sessions…

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April 7, 2020 at 2:17 PM

Wisconsin will hold elections Tuesday after Evers exec order enjoined

Wisconsin will hold elections Tuesday after Evers exec order enjoined DNC spends $22 million on YouTube ads in general election   April 7, 2020: Wisconsin Supreme Court enjoins Gov. Tony Evers’ executive order to postpone the election until June 9. The Democ…

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April 7, 2020 at 12:03 PM

30% of voters not confident they could receive medical treatment for coronavirus

30% of voters not confident they could receive medical treatment for coronavirus   April 7, 2020: If infected by the coronavirus, 30% of registered voters nationwide are not confident they could receive appropriate medical treatment. That total include…

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April 7, 2020 at 9:38 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Wisconsin election proceeds after multiple court opinions

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Wisconsin election proceeds after multiple court opinions Today's Brew highlights the latest developments regarding Wisconsin’s spring elections + states that have issued travel restrictions due to the coronavirus outbreak   Welcome to t…

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  Sara Reynolds · [email protected]

April 6, 2020 at 7:08 PM

Bold Justice: Court postpones eight hours of oral argument originally scheduled for April

Bold Justice: Court postpones eight hours of oral argument originally scheduled for April Alexander Hamilton may have thought them the least dangerous branch, but we at Ballotpedia think federal courts are the most exciting! Welcome to the April 6 ed…

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April 6, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Biden begins veep vetting process

Biden begins veep vetting process Sanders releases priorities for next coronavirus relief bill   April 6, 2020: Joe Biden has begun to vet candidates for vice president. Bernie Sanders released his list of priorities for the next coronavirus relief bill.   Sh…

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April 6, 2020 at 12:03 PM

749,493 people entered U.S. from China between December and February

749,493 people entered U.S. from China between December and February   April 6, 2020: Between December and February, as the coronavirus infection was spreading, a total of 759,493 people entered the United States from China. That total included “228,00…

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April 6, 2020 at 9:35 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Coronavirus prompts ballot measure campaign request to collect electronic signatures

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Coronavirus prompts ballot measure campaign request to collect electronic signatures Today's Brew highlights that some Arizona ballot measure campaigns are seeking to gather and submit electronic signatures + the latest on coronavirus, government, and politi…

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April 4, 2020 at 12:43 PM

Democrats postpone presidential convention until August

Democrats postpone presidential convention until August Meadows becomes White House Chief of Staff Thank you for joining us this Saturday. This week's top stories are below. For a more thorough account of the week, click through to read the full edition of Th…

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April 4, 2020 at 12:36 PM

Forty-two states have issued stay-at-home orders

Forty-two states have issued stay-at-home orders Eleven states close schools for the remainder of the academic year Thank you for spending your Saturday morning with us. We've compiled the noteworthy happenings in state and local politics below. To read the f…

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April 3, 2020 at 9:50 PM

Judge denies Alaska State Employees Association request for court order for COVID-19 guideline compliance

Judge denies Alaska State Employees Association request for court order for COVID-19 guideline compliance The ASEA wanted a court order requiring the state to comply with social distancing federal and state guidelines for essential employees. Ballotpedia…

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April 3, 2020 at 7:20 PM

ICYMI: Top stories from the week

ICYMI: Top stories from the week A weekly shot of this week's most viewed stories from Ballotpedia's Daily Brew. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Each week, we bring you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condens…

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