‘Why Do We Always Get Hit First?’ Proposed Budget Cuts Target Vulnerable Californians
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed sweeping budget cuts to safety-net health care programs just as enrollment is projected to spike because of record job losses related to the pandemic.
Trump Tells Governors They Must ‘Dominate’ With Protest Response and Vows to Order Military Deployment
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Los Angeles Metro apologizes for weekend transit shutdown that stranded riders … Pennsylvania governor promises school reopenings … Boston tries to rapidly build out bike lanes.
George Floyd Case Renews Calls to Limit Legal Immunity for Police
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether or not to take up a series of cases that challenge the legal doctrine of qualified immunity, which has been used to shield officers from civil liability over their actions.
Protesters Demand Defunding and Demilitarization of Police
In cities across the country, protest organizers say they want less money from local government budgets going to the police.
Protests Could Lead to Surge of Coronavirus Cases, Officials Say
Public health officials and lawmakers worried that mass gatherings protesting the death of George Floyd could lead to a future increase of new coronavirus cases.
Small Rural Businesses Fight for Bailout Aid
Unclear federal guidance has deterred many rural business owners from applying for help.
A Hidden COVID-19 Risk Factor: Your Boss
America’s flawed approach to sick leave is making the pandemic worse.
Protests and Unrest Continue In Cities Across America
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Supreme Court lets state church restrictions stand … Arizona challenges Google location tracking policies … Boston Marathon canceled.
City Provides Grants to Help Domestic Violence Survivors Move
The pilot program, a collaboration between the New York City mayor's office and a nonprofit service provider, will help survivors with housing and other emergency needs.
A State Moves to Publicly Disclose Information on Workplace Coronavirus Outbreaks
The decision by Oregon officials comes after scrutiny over outbreaks at a fruit company there.
Health Inspections Take on New Role in Monitoring Restaurant Safety
Local health departments that suspended in-person inspections of restaurants and bars are beginning to restart their programs and now have even more responsibilities than before, like enforcing social distancing.
Democratic State Attorneys General Push Back on Trump Social Media Order
The executive order would direct federal agencies and state attorneys general to investigate social media companies for alleged bias in their content moderation policies.
Keep Calm and Tweet On: Using Social Media Effectively in a Pandemic
COMMENTARY | In the social media era, government has never faced a crisis like the Covid-19 pandemic. Here are the principles that communication officials should consider in order to effectively communicate via social during a crisis.
This Summer Will Scar Young Americans for Life
With jobs and internships canceled, Generation Z is entering a summer of uncertainty—and the damage could last forever.
Jury Trials Begin Again, Carefully
Jury trials require assembling a pool of potentially hundreds of people at a time in enclosed spaces, where it can be difficult to follow the social distancing and crowd control guidelines.
Minneapolis Leaders Condemn Unrest As Governor Calls Up National Guard
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Positive Covid-19 case in Pennsylvania legislature causes stir … New York City mayor eases retailers ability to walk away from leases … Oklahoma governor vetoes medical marijuana delivery bill.
Women Disproportionately Losing Their Jobs During Coronavirus Downturn
Women of color, single mothers, and women over the age of 55 have been particularly hard hit.
Antibody Tests Were Hailed As Way To End Lockdowns. Instead, They Cause Confusion.
Some communities considered community antibody testing as a way out of lockdown. But they've pulled back as they realized antibody testing is the Wild West in an oversight vacuum.
Americans Aren’t Getting the Advice They Need
COMMENTARY | As people start reopening their lives, they’re hearing little practical guidance about the dilemmas they encounter.
Colorado Officials Ask Older Residents to Keep Staying Home
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Feds tell states to share education funding with private schools .... Pennsylvania environmental enforcement down … Weekend fire at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco will devastate the seafood industry.
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