12 Months of Trauma: More Than 3,600 US Health Workers Died in Covid’s First Year
The Guardian and Kaiser Health News investigated U.S. health care worker deaths during the pandemic, providing a window into the workings and failures of the nation's health system.
HUD Prepares to Distribute $5 Billion to Help With Homelessness
The department released figures Thursday for how much individual states and localities will get from the pot of grant funding, part of the recent federal coronavirus relief package.
Survey: 45% of Parents Want More Options Than College for Their Children
But 54% of parents polled said they want their kids to enroll in college after high school, according to a Carnegie/Gallup poll.
The Futility of Vaccine Passports
Domestic vaccine passports are fine on the surface, but they don’t provide help to the people who need it most.
Legal Challenges Mount Against Tax Cut Prohibition in Covid Relief Law
Confusion over the tax mandate embedded in the $350 billion direct aid program for states and localities led Kentucky and Tennessee to file suit.
An Unexpected Boon to America’s Vaccine Towns
Out-of-towners looking for shots are unintentionally lifting local economies after a tough year.
GOP Governors Take Action to Block Covid ‘Vaccine Passports’
The Biden administration is making clear it is not planning to pursue a federal proof-of-vaccination program.
Health Officials Split on Rapid Covid Tests as Admission Tickets
Skeptics point out rapid tests aren’t totally reliable.
Vermont Is 1st State to Give Minority Residents Vaccine Priority
Covid cases have disproportionately affected the state's Black residents, so officials are moving them to the front of the line for vaccination before the state expands eligibility to all.
Public Sector Jobs Up in March, But Still Far Below Pre-Covid Levels
Education employment in particular saw strong growth.
Vaccinating the Vulnerable, One Church at a Time
Most states have vaccinated a disproportionate share of white residents.
America Gets a D+ for School Infrastructure - but Federal Covid Relief Could Pay for Many Repairs
COMMENTARY | Money from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan could go toward much-needed improvements to crumbling public school buildings.
Grading State Budget Practices at a Turbulent Time
The Volcker Alliance’s latest state budget report cards come as the pandemic has tested public finances and as historic sums of federal aid flow toward states and localities.
‘It Didn’t Really Stick With Me’: Understanding the Rural Shrug Over Covid and Vaccines
Fort Scott, Kansas, was hit hard by the pandemic, and it no longer has a hospital. But residents remain skeptical about the impact of the coronavirus.
The Clock is Ticking to Deploy Rapid Antigen Tests Before They Expire: A Practical Guide for States and Partners
COMMENTARY | Covid-19 rapid tests can return results within minutes. To save millions of unused rapid tests nationwide from expiring, there are several strategies states can employ to expand crucial testing efforts.
Connecticut Using Canvassing, ‘Virtual House Parties’ to Coax Black and Latino Residents to Get the Covid-19 Vaccine
The $2.9 million initiative funded by the federal government will focus on knocking on doors through Labor Day to boost vaccination rates among these groups.
The Fourth Surge Is Upon Us. This Time, It’s Different.
A deadlier and more transmissible variant has taken root, but now we have the tools to stop it if we want.
City Dwellers Gained More Access to Public Spaces During the Pandemic – Can They Keep It?
COMMENTARY | Will cities revert to familiar car-centric patterns, or build on the past year to create more outdoor spaces that are accessible and welcoming for all of their residents?
This Time, Lawmakers Want Control Over Covid-19 Aid
In Kentucky and at least three other states, lawmakers are trying to gain control over funds allocated under the latest federal Covid-19 relief package.
How Two States Resolved Problems with PrepMod’s Vaccine Management System
Virginia and Maryland both experienced issues with vaccine appointment link sharing. Virginia opted to develop its own vaccine management platform, while Maryland worked with the vendor.
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