Stories tagged: "governors"

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Politics Trump’s Coronavirus Failures Forced Governors to Step Up. Here’s What They’ve Done.

Most Americans disapprove of how President Trump has handled COVID-19—despite what you heard at the Republican National Convention.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil August 25, 2020 4:10 pm EDT
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Coronavirus Arizona, Florida, and Texas See a Surge in COVID Cases. Now Their Governors Are Singing a Different Tune.

Listen to how these governors first reacted to COVID vs. how they're talking now.

Brandon Gates Brandon Gates June 29, 2020 3:44 pm EDT
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Politics Republicans Are Using the Pandemic to Seize Control From Governors

The GOP lawmakers' strategy echoes earlier attempts in some states to curb the powers of Democratic governors. But this round comes with added health and political risk.

Associated Press Associated Press May 11, 2020 9:43 am EDT
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Politics Cuomo to Trump: ‘Are You Gonna Grant Me What the Constitution Gave Me Before You Were Born?’

A recent poll found that a majority of Americans believe their state governors are responding to the coronavirus crisis more effectively than the national effort led by President Trump.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil April 17, 2020 4:28 pm EDT

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Portraits of Pennsylvania 1st Congressional District Democratic candidate Christina Finello (left) and Republican US Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (right). (Photos courtesy of the candidates' campaigns.) Elections Finello Tries to Unseat Fitzpatrick by Tying Him to Trump
The US Supreme Court on Monday allowed Pennsylvania to continue accepting mail-in ballots up to three days after Nov. 3, blocking a state GOP push to prevent an extended deadline for mail-in ballots in the state. Pennsylvania SCOTUS Denies PA GOP’s Request to Stop Extended Mail-In Ballot Deadline. But It’s Not All Good News.
Residents line up outside the Montgomery County, Pa., Voter Services office, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Norristown, Pa. Monday was the last day in Pennsylvania to register to vote in the Nov. 3 election. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Voting Pennsylvania Just Broke Its Voter Registration Record
“I consider it a sacred duty as a citizen to actively participate in our elections,” says Maria Miller, a Filipino immigrant, as she sits outside the Doylestown firehouse, a polling place where she works twice a year on Election Day. (Courtesy of Michele Haddon) Voting This Immigrant Mom From the Philippines Doesn’t Mess Around When It Comes to Election Day