For July Fourth, Many Cities Go Virtual or Cancel Fireworks Displays
Some larger cities have opted to cancel their Independence Day fireworks while others are hosting virtual events or taking steps to encourage social distancing. New York City is planning a nightly surprise show each day this week.
A Proposal to Exempt Schools from Civil Lawsuits if Students are Exposed to Covid-19 on Campus
A bill in Louisiana would shield K-12 schools, colleges and universities from many lawsuits from teachers and students who are exposed to the coronavirus on campus.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Restrictive Abortion Law
It was the first major abortion case heard by Supreme Court since the addition of two new conservative justices.
Conflicting Covid Messages Create Cloud Of Confusion Around Public Health And Prevention
As the nation reopens for business and retreats from protective stay-at-home orders, widely circulating lies could prove deadly.
Virus Spikes While Local and State Officials Bicker Over Face Mask Mandates
How will state and local officials agree on safety protocols in the months ahead?
Mississippi Lawmakers Vote to Remove Confederate Symbol from State Flag
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | House approves Democrat-backed police overhaul bill ... Nevada eviction moratorium to lift in September ... Boston mayor creates "equity and inclusion" cabinet.
He Removed Labels That Said “Medical Use Prohibited,” Then Tried to Sell Thousands of Masks to Officials Who Distribute to Hospitals
Using TaskRabbit and Venmo, a Silicon Valley investor and his business partner had workers repackage non-medical KN95 masks so he could sell them to Texas emergency workers.
How Did Americans Spend Their Stimulus Payments? New Data Offers Clues.
Findings from a new Census Bureau survey show how people at different income levels have used the money in different ways.
U.S. House Approves D.C. Statehood for First Time in History
The historic vote in the House of Representatives will be met with opposition in the Senate.
Prisons and Jails Remain Outbreak Vectors for Coronavirus
A new report from the ACLU and Prison Policy Initiative found that state responses to outbreaks in correctional facilities have been largely inadequate.
Texas and Florida Restricting Bars Amid Coronavirus Surge
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas bars to close, while a state official said Florida is planning to suspend on-premises alcohol sales. Both states are grappling with trying to control the virus, while allowing businesses to operate.
As Covid Cases Spike, California Shifts Its Strategy
Counties across the state are toppling records and, overall, California recorded a single-day high of 7,149 new COVID cases Tuesday.
Florida to Spend $240 Million on Rent and Mortgage Help
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Police officers fired in Wilmington after racist conversation caught on recording … Minnesota city could remove word “chief” from position titles … More than 20,000 workers in New York City could face furloughs or layoffs.
A New Jersey City Mandates Business Inspections Before Reopening
Newark created a color-coded permitting system that indicates a business’ level of risk based on its health and safety plan.
One State is Manufacturing Free Masks for Any Resident Who Wants One
Since April, the state of Utah and area manufacturers have supplied more than 1 million masks to state residents for free.
Saharan Dust Sweeps Into Gulf Coast Region
The atmospheric event isn’t uncommon, but this time the plume is unusually large. It could pose some health risks for people with preexisting respiratory conditions.
Rhode Island Moves to Remove ‘Plantations’ From Official State Name
The full name of the country’s smallest state, “The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations,” will be changed on official documents to remove the words that have an association with slavery.
Cities Brace For ‘Collision Course’ Of Heat Waves And COVID-19
Across the country, authorities are finding that their usual strategies for protecting people against heat-related health problems are in direct conflict with their strategies for containing the coronavirus
Covid Pandemic Jeopardizes Vote On Oklahoma Medicaid Expansion
Advocates are concerned that turnout for the summer primary election could be hampered by fears of contracting Covid-19 at voting stations and by Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt’s about-face on the issue.
Texas Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Keep Testing Sites Open
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Civil rights experts say they’ve uncovered the first case of a person wrongly arrested after incorrect facial recognition software identification … New York proposal would ban Tik Tok from government devices … A proposal for a tourism tax credit.
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