Politics

Coronavirus Pandemic Impacts Election Site Staffing

6:04am August 04, 2020

by Barbara Sprunt

A major challenge to this fall's elections is that most pollworkers are over the age of 60, and at high risk for COVID-19. Municipalities are using creative measures to recruit younger pollworkers.

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U.S. Census Bureau worker Jennifer Pope wears a face covering at a walk-up counting site in Greenville, Texas, on July 31. The bureau is ending all counting efforts for the 2020 census on Sept. 30, a month shorter than previously announced, the bureau's d

Census Cuts All Counting Efforts Short By A Month

10:18pm August 03, 2020

by Hansi Lo Wang

Under pressure to meet legal deadlines Congress has not changed despite pandemic-related delays, the Census Bureau announced a new end date after NPR reported that door knocking will be cut short.

Juan Carlos, the former king of Spain, pictured in 2016, is being investigated for possible corruption and is leaving for an undisclosed country.

Former King Of Spain Is Leaving Country Amid Investigations Into Financial Dealings

8:42pm August 03, 2020

by Alana Wise

Juan Carlos I, who is credited with guiding the country out of dictatorship and into democracy, is under investigation by Spanish authorities for his personal Swiss bank account.

Some Battleground States Lean Toward Biden, According To A New NPR Analysis

5:18pm August 03, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

President Trump is falling further behind in the presidential race, according to a new NPR analysis. Significant swing states are leaning toward Democrat Joe Biden, opening up a clear path to victory.

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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.