Politics & Government

Urgency Behind Nevada's New Bill That Expands Mail-In Voting

5:18pm August 03, 2020

NPR's Stacey Vanek Smith talks with Michelle Rindels of The Nevada Independent about the Nevada legislature passing a bill to expand mail-in voting during times of emergency.

What To Expect From Republican Senate Primary In Kansas

4:07pm August 03, 2020

NPR's Stacey Vanek Smith speaks with reporter Bryan Lowry of The Kansas City Star about the Republican primary in Kansas and controversial Senate candidate Kris Kobach.

Michigan Republicans Split Over Mail-In Voting Amid State's Primary

4:07pm August 03, 2020

by Abigail Censki (WKAR)

Michigan's primary is on Tuesday, and the state's Republicans are debating among themselves how much they should embrace mail-in voting as President Trump tries to cast doubt on it.

The White House's New Suicide Prevention Plan For Veterans Addresses Access To Guns

4:07pm August 03, 2020

by Quil Lawrence

The White House's new suicide prevention plan for veterans includes restricting access to guns. It's politically charged, but experts say it's the most obvious way to help.

The Economy In Nebraska Fares Better Than Other States During COVID-19

12:37pm August 03, 2020

by Fred Knapp

During the coronavirus pandemic, states have struggled with staggering revenue losses and budget shortfalls. Here's what is happening in Nebraska.

Natural Resource Dependent, Wyoming's Budget Suffers During COVID-19

11:58am August 03, 2020

by Bob Beck

During the coronavirus pandemic, states have struggled with staggering revenue losses and budget shortfalls. Here's what is happening in Wyoming.

CARES Act Technology Grants Awarded To NC Libraries

11:00am August 03, 2020

by Neal Charnoff

The State Library of North Carolina has announced it will award technology grants to benefit local library projects.

States Are Broke And Many Are Eyeing Massive Cuts. Here's How Yours Is Doing

9:16am August 03, 2020

by NPR Staff

Some states face record-breaking deficits because of the coronavirus pandemic. We asked local reporters across the country to tell us what could be on the chopping block in your state.

Alabama Budget On Stronger Footing Than Other States During COVID-19

9:08am August 03, 2020

by Andrew Yeager

During the coronavirus pandemic, states have struggled with staggering revenue losses and budget shortfalls. Here's what is happening in Alabama.

Politics & Government

Postal Changes Threaten Vote-By-Mail Election, Rep. Connolly Says

7:32am August 03, 2020

NPR's Noel King speaks with Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia about concerns over whether delays and funding shortfalls at the U.S. Postal Service could impact mail-in voting in the fall.

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