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NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Scott Greer, political scientist at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, about how states are reinventing federalism amid an absence of federal leadership.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Gov. Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania about unemployment and the coronavirus in his state.

This is the first time in the event's 50-year history that it will not held. "Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures and while we are saddened to take this action," a spokesperson said.

The president still hopes to see some states begin easing social distancing measures before May 1, but health care authorities warn of a long road to recovery for the United States.

Friday morning, April 17, 2020Social Distance VotingUtah’s primary elections are coming up in June, and they could be held entirely through mail-in…

Both parties are turning to the courts to try to ensure that election rules don't disadvantage their side. The litigation campaign has taken on a new urgency amid the coronavirus pandemic.

President Trump laid out new guidelines to states to start retracting their restrictions as early as Friday. But there are still a lot of questions to consider.

Thursday evening, April 16, 2020House Passes Bill That Would Limit Governor’s Pandemic PowerA bill that would limit the governor’s executive action powers…

Updated 5:52 p.m. MDT 4/16/2020The governor would have to notify legislative leadership of an executive action during a pandemic at least 48 hours before…

The White House is recommending a three-phase approach for states and regions to restart their economies, according to a copy of the guidelines obtained by NPR.