Research by Mikko Lindberg
Policy Analysis | November 2020
Spread of COVID-19 within Regions of the United States
Last updated: November 19, 2020
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Policy Analysis | July 2020
Coronavirus Impacts on State Legislatures and Elections
Last updated: August 11, 2020
Alabama
On March 31, House members arrived at staggered times and reported directly to their offices. Speaker Mac McCutcheon cautioned members who had been sick or around someone sick not to attend. Department of Public Health employees checked temperatures at State House entrances to prevent anyone with a fever from entering the building. Members came to the House chamber in small groups, with ample space between members. The Senate followed similar social distancing guidelines. After reaching quorum in both chambers, the session was suspended until May 4.
The Senate General Fund Budget Committee convened on April 28 to pass a budget for fiscal year 2021. The $2.4 billion budget increases funding for Medicaid, Department of Public Health, and Department of Corrections. Committee members followed social distancing guidelines, with some wearing face masks.
The Legislature reconvened on Monday, May 4. Members of the media will be granted access, but in different locations than usual due to social distancing. The House of Representatives will offer live streaming video of the session, with the Senate offering live audio streaming. The Legislature adjourned sine die on May 18.
U.S. Senate Republican Runoff Election moved from March 31 to July 14.
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Policy Analysis | October 2016
Employee Voting Leave Regulations
Nine of the 15 SLC member states provide regulatory guidelines under which employers may grant employees time off to vote in an election.
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More Research by Mikko Lindberg
Policy Analysis | August 2016
SLC Regional Resource | February 2016
Special Education School Vouchers: A Look at Southern States
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Webinar | November 2015
State Strategies for Shaping Effective Teacher Preparation Programs
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Webinar | September 2015
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Webinar | June 2015
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Southern States' Evaluation Methods for Teacher Effectiveness
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SLC Regional Resource | February 2015
Scholarship Programs for Associate's Degrees in SLC Member States
SLC Regional Resource | February 2015
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Policy Analysis | April 2012
Selection Methods for Local Superintendents in the SLC Member States
Policy Analysis | February 2012
Policy Analysis | July 2011
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SLC Regional Resource | June 2010
Policy Analysis | May 2010
Southern States' Education Benefits for National Guard Members
Policy Analysis | April 2010
SLC Special Series Report | January 2009
Policy Analysis | July 2008
Effect of High Gasoline Prices on Driving Habits in the South
Other | May 2008
Policy Analysis | April 2008
Methods of Selection for Leadership Positions in State Legislatures
Policy Analysis | January 2008
Budgets and the Staff Sizes of Southern States' Ethics Commissions
Other | November 2007
Overview of Southern States Primary and Secondary Education Financing