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  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
May 7, 2020 at 12:04 PM

5 million masks made by volunteers in Utah

5 million masks made by volunteers in Utah   May 7, 2020: Utah volunteers in Project Protect are sewing 5 million protective masks for frontline caregivers and they’re doing it in just five weeks.[1] During the first week of the effort, 10,000 voluntee…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
May 7, 2020 at 9:36 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Three statewide stay-at-home orders will expire in the next week

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Three statewide stay-at-home orders will expire in the next week Today's Brew looks at stay-at-home orders by state + an analysis of federal judges appointed per president since 1980   Welcome to the Thursday, May 7, Brew. Here’s what’s …
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
May 6, 2020 at 8:33 PM

Candidate filing changes under COVID-19

Candidate filing changes under COVID-19 This edition of The Ballot Bulletin takes a dive into candidate filing procedures changes during the COVID-19 outbreak    Sponsored by Probolsky Research Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin, where we track developments …
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
May 6, 2020 at 2:25 PM

Trump visits Honeywell factory in Phoenix

Trump visits Honeywell factory in Phoenix Human Rights Campaign to endorse Biden on eighth anniversary of support for same-sex marriage   May 6, 2020: Donald Trump visited Phoenix, Arizona, where he toured a Honeywell factory that is making N95 respirator ma…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
May 6, 2020 at 12:04 PM

$3 trillion to be borrowed by federal government in just three months

$3 trillion to be borrowed by federal government in just three months   May 6, 2020: As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government expects to borrow an unprecedented $3 trillion between April and June this year.[1] To put that number …
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
May 6, 2020 at 9:34 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: State legislatures head back to state capitols

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: State legislatures head back to state capitols Today's Brew highlights how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting state legislatures + analyzes state legislative special elections held last decade   Welcome to the Wednesday, May 6, Brew. …
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Oklahoma bill barring public agencies from requiring donor information from 501(c)s advances

Oklahoma bill barring public agencies from requiring donor information from 501(c)s advances The Oklahoma State Senate, which originated the legislation, approved it unanimously on March 3. Welcome to The Disclosure Digest, a look at state and federal di…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Biden releases “Lift Every Voice: The Biden Plan for Black America”

Biden releases “Lift Every Voice: The Biden Plan for Black America” Trump invites New York Post to Oval Office interview   May 5, 2020: Joe Biden released a six-pillar plan called “Lift Every Voice: The Biden Plan for Black America.” Donald Trump participated…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 12:03 PM

49% of voters now worry more about economic threat of coronavirus than health threat

49% of voters now worry more about economic threat of coronavirus than health threat   May 5, 2020: Forty-nine percent (49%) of voters nationwide now fear the economic threat from the coronavirus more than the health threat. A Scott Rasmussen national …
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 9:34 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Washington begins its reopening plan today

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Washington begins its reopening plan today Today's Brew summarizes which states are reopening this week + Massachusetts becomes first state allowing electronic signatures for ballot initiative petitions this year   Welcome to the Tuesday…
  Sara Reynolds · [email protected]
May 4, 2020 at 7:31 PM

Bold Justice: Federal Vacancy Count

Bold Justice: Federal Vacancy Count Alexander Hamilton may have thought them the least dangerous branch, but we at Ballotpedia think federal courts are the most exciting! Welcome to the May 4 edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia's newsletter about the…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
May 4, 2020 at 2:33 PM

Donald Trump holds coronavirus town hall

Donald Trump holds coronavirus town hall Biden calls for oversight over coronavirus spending   May 4, 2020: Donald Trump held a town hall to discuss the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Joe Biden called for additional oversight over coronavirus…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
May 4, 2020 at 12:04 PM

36% of voters would report their neighbor for violating stay-at-home rules

36% of voters would report their neighbor for violating stay-at-home rules   May 4, 2020: What do you do if your neighbor has 15-20 people over and it’s in violation of stay-at-home orders? A JustTheNews.com survey found that 36% of voters would report…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
May 4, 2020 at 9:36 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Upcoming state opening plans

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Upcoming state opening plans Today's Brew gives an overview of the states beginning to reopen this week + taking a look at state executive and legislative races without a major-party candidate   Welcome to the Monday, May 4, Brew. Here’s…
  Ballotpedia's State and Local Tap · [email protected]
May 2, 2020 at 12:14 PM

Eight states extend stay-at-home orders, seven states end them

Eight states extend stay-at-home orders, seven states end them Voters decide Ohio’s rescheduled primaries   Welcome to the weekend! See what's on tap in state and local politics this week. Don't forget, you can go to the full version online by clicking the…
  Ballotpedia's Federal Tap · [email protected]
May 2, 2020 at 12:04 PM

Supreme Court to hear cases via teleconference and broadcast live for first time

Supreme Court to hear cases via teleconference and broadcast live for first time U.S. Senate to reconvene in Washington The weekend is here! We've put together the top stories in federal politics this week. Want more? Click the button below to go to the full…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 7:59 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…
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 6:34 PM

COVID-19 and public-sector labor policy

COVID-19 and public-sector labor policy A curation of some noteworthy recent events in which COVID-19 and public-sector labor policy have intersected. Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you abreast of the legislation, national tren…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 2:20 PM

Biden denies sexual assault allegations from 1993

Biden denies sexual assault allegations from 1993 Trump launches nationwide ad campaign   May 1, 2020: Joe Biden denied allegations that he had sexually assaulted a former Senate aide in 1993. Donald Trump will launch a new nationwide ad campaign on Sunday focu…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 12:03 PM

23 states have modified voting by mail procedures

23 states have modified voting by mail procedures   May 1, 2020: In response to the coronavirus pandemic, 23 states have modified mail-in ballot procedures for some elections. Seven states and the District of Columbia are sending mail-in ballot applic…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 9:36 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 20 states require out-of-state travelers to self-quarantine for 14 days

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 20 states require out-of-state travelers to self-quarantine for 14 days Today's Brew summarizes the states requiring out-of-state travelers to self-quarantine + previews a California real estate tax initiative   Welcome to the Friday, Ma…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
April 30, 2020 at 2:21 PM

Biden hires Rufus Gifford as deputy campaign manager

Biden hires Rufus Gifford as deputy campaign manager Trump will travel to Phoenix next week   April 30, 2020: Joe Biden hired Rufus Gifford as his deputy campaign manager. Donald Trump will travel to Phoenix next week to visit an aerospace facility manufactur…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
April 30, 2020 at 12:04 PM

70% of voters want reduced trade with China

70% of voters want reduced trade with China   April 30, 2020: Seventy percent (70%) of registered voters nationwide want to cut back on trade with China.[1] That total includes 41% who simply want the United States to reduce its level of trading with t…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
April 30, 2020 at 9:28 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: The 7 states that have not definitively closed in-person schooling for the year

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: The 7 states that have not definitively closed in-person schooling for the year Today's Brew reviews the status of school closed for in-person instruction for the current academic year + our weekly roundup of local news   Welcome to the …
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
April 29, 2020 at 2:44 PM

Daily Presidential News Briefing: Amash launches exploratory committee for Libertarian nomination

Daily Presidential News Briefing: Amash launches exploratory committee for Libertarian nomination Sanders allies form pro-Biden super PAC   April 29, 2020: Justin Amash launches an exploratory committee for the Libertarian presidential nomination. Former sen…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
April 29, 2020 at 12:04 PM

33% of voters believe government has not gone far enough in pandemic response

33% of voters believe government has not gone far enough in pandemic response   April 29, 2020: Thirty-three percent (33%) of voters believe that, in responding to the pandemic, government officials have not gone far enough. However, a Scott Rasmussen …
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
April 29, 2020 at 9:35 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Looking at which states are lifting court restrictions

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Looking at which states are lifting court restrictions Today's Brew summarizes the states beginning to lift state or local court restrictions + a look at Congress’ plans to reconvene   Welcome to the Wednesday, April 29, Brew. Here’s wha…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Daily Presidential News Briefing: New York first state to cancel presidential primary due to coronavirus

Daily Presidential News Briefing: New York first state to cancel presidential primary due to coronavirus Trump discusses testing, new projected death rate   Tuesday, April 28th, 2020 Ballotpedia is monitoring changes made to election dates and procedures in re…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 12:03 PM

23% of voters believe worst of the pandemic is behind us

23% of voters believe worst of the pandemic is behind us   April 28, 2020: Twenty-three percent (23%) of voters nationwide now believe the worst of the pandemic is behind us. That's up seven points from just 16% two weeks ago.[1] A Scott Rasmussen nati…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 11:24 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 15 states have stay-at-home orders expiring on or before May 3

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 15 states have stay-at-home orders expiring on or before May 3 Today's Brew highlights excerpts from our new newsletter documenting America’s recovery + an Arkansas group sues for relief from petition signature requirements due to COVID-19   …
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
April 27, 2020 at 2:34 PM

Sanders challenges potential removal from NY ballot

Sanders challenges potential removal from NY ballot Trump does not join weekend press briefings   April 27, 2020: Bernie Sanders is challenging his potential removal from the New York Democratic primary ballot. Donald Trump did not participate in the daily c…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
April 27, 2020 at 12:03 PM

54% of voters worried that pandemic response might infringe on religious liberties

54% of voters worried that pandemic response might infringe on religious liberties   April 27, 2020: Fifty-four percent (54%) of voters are at least somewhat concerned that public officials may use the pandemic as an excuse to infringe upon the religio…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
April 27, 2020 at 9:36 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Documenting America's path to recovery

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Documenting America's path to recovery Today's Brew introduces our new newsletter tracking how states are reopening their economies + highlights the latest party committee fundraising numbers   Welcome to the Monday, April 27, Brew. Here…
  Ballotpedia's Federal Tap · [email protected]
April 25, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Ohio to hold limited in-person voting for primaries

Ohio to hold limited in-person voting for primaries President Trump, Congress approve coronavirus aid package Welcome to Ballotpedia's Federal Tap. Find the highlights of the week below then click the button for the complete review and preview of the week ahe…
  Ballotpedia's State and Local Tap · [email protected]
April 25, 2020 at 11:28 AM

Governors announce plans for reopening certain businesses

Governors announce plans for reopening certain businesses Courts in nine states extend restrictions on in-person proceedings This week's State and Local Tap travels from Maryland to California, covering all the important political events of the week. For a…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 7:41 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. Ballotpedia is providing comprehensive coverage on how the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic i…
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 5:47 PM

Federal appellate court rejects attempt to obtain refund of union fees paid prior to Janus

Federal appellate court rejects attempt to obtain refund of union fees paid prior to Janus The plaintiffs had originally filed their suit on June 13, 2018, 14 days before the ruling in Janus Welcome to Union Station, our weekly newsletter that keeps you a…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 2:37 PM

Biden predicts Trump will try to delay election

Biden predicts Trump will try to delay election Trump says national social distancing guidelines could extend to summer   April 24, 2020: Joe Biden said he believed Donald Trump was going to attempt to delay the election. Trump said that his administration wa…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 12:03 PM

47% of voters want mail-in voting for November election

47% of voters want mail-in voting for November election   April 24, 2020: Amid ongoing concern about the spread of the coronavirus, Americans are divided about how to conduct national elections in November. The Just the News Daily Poll with Scott Rasmu…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 9:35 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Tracking how COVID-19 is changing elections

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Tracking how COVID-19 is changing elections Today's Brew highlights how states are changing absentee or mail-in voting due to coronavirus + SCOTUS rules jury convictions in state courts must be unanimous   Welcome to the Friday, April 24…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
April 23, 2020 at 2:18 PM

Gore endorses Biden during virtual climate town hall

Gore endorses Biden during virtual climate town hall Trump campaign hits Biden on China, performance   April 23, 2020: Former Vice President Al Gore endorsed Joe Biden. AP reported on the evolution of the Trump campaign’s strategy to define Biden. Share the …
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
April 23, 2020 at 12:01 PM

46% of voters want state & local officials to decide when lockdowns should end

46% of voters want state & local officials to decide when lockdowns should end   April 23, 2020: Forty-six percent (46%) of registered U.S. voters want decisions about re-opening the country after the coronavirus to be made by state and local offic…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
April 23, 2020 at 9:39 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 39 states have closed schools for remainder of the academic year

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: 39 states have closed schools for remainder of the academic year Today's Brew summarizes state school closures in response to the coronavirus + reports back on how our first Volunteer Day went   Welcome to the Thursday, April 23, Brew. H…
  Jerrick Adams · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 7:48 PM

Mail-in voting changes

Mail-in voting changes This edition of the Ballot Bulletin looks at recent changes to mail-in voting + election postponements    Sponsored by Probolsky Research Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin, where we track developments in election policy at the federal…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 2:28 PM

Trump halts most green cards for 60 days

Trump halts most green cards for 60 days Biden campaign memo outlines criticism of Trump’s coronavirus response   April 22, 2020: Donald Trump announced details of his new immigration executive order. The Biden campaign outlined how it will attack Donald Tru…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 12:04 PM

46% of voters fear economic threat of pandemic more than health threat

46% of voters fear economic threat of pandemic more than health threat   April 22, 2020: Forty-six percent (46%) of voters are now more worried about the economic threat posed by the coronavirus pandemic than the health threat. However, the latest Scot…
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 9:33 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Oklahoma governor sets June date for Medicaid expansion ballot measure

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Oklahoma governor sets June date for Medicaid expansion ballot measure Today's Brew highlights the date Oklahoma voters will decide whether to expand Medicaid + several states relax stay-at-home orders   Welcome to the Wednesday, April 2…
  Ballotpedia's Daily Presidential News Briefing · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 2:47 PM

Biden outraises Trump in March, lags in cash on hand

Biden outraises Trump in March, lags in cash on hand Trump plans to suspend immigration to the U.S.   April 21, 2020: Joe Biden raised $46.7 million in March. Donald Trump said he planned to suspend immigration to the United States. Share the latest from the…
  Ballotpedia · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 12:04 PM

34% of voters expect economy to bounce back quickly after lockdown

34% of voters expect economy to bounce back quickly after lockdown   April 21, 2020: When the lockdown ends, 34% of voters expect the U.S. economy to bounce back quickly. However, a Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 45% have the opposite view …
  Dave Beaudoin · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 9:37 AM

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Register for our April 23 briefing on how coronavirus is affecting our political and civic life

Ballotpedia's Daily Brew: Register for our April 23 briefing on how coronavirus is affecting our political and civic life Today's Brew previews our April 23rd briefing on how the coronavirus outbreak has affected elections and politics + Maryland’s and Ohio’s upcoming elections   …