Bruises from Coronavirus Begin to Show on State Budgets

Recent days have seen spending reductions and downbeat revenue forecasts.

In an Airport City, Coronavirus Travel Slump Stokes Budget Worries

SeaTac, Washington is in relatively good financial shape. But its tax revenues depend heavily on a sector that’s taking a beating during the disease outbreak.

Cities Rush to Respond as Homelessness and Coronavirus Collide

Homeless people are particularly vulnerable to Covid-19. Cities are working to implement protective measures, often with no idea how they'll pay for it.

Coronavirus Threatens to Blow Big Holes in State Budgets

States are dealing with financial uncertainty as they spend to combat the virus, but also face the possibility of lost revenues as the disease puts a major drag on the economy.

Washington Schools Work on Meal and Child Care Plans For Extended Closure

The state is shuttering all of its K-12 schools for about six weeks beginning on Tuesday as part of efforts to combat the new coronavirus.

‘Everyone’s Losing Money’: Coronavirus Strains Small Businesses in Seattle

The situation offers a window into the pressures the disease outbreak could create for local economies. Government officials are scrambling to come up with relief programs.

From Ohio to Washington State, New Bans of Large Gatherings to Stem the Coronavirus

Local and state governments are looking to slow down the spread of coronavirus, banning large events across the country. The strictest measures are coming from the Seattle region, where Covid-19 cases have continued to mount.

In Coronavirus Epicenter, a Statehouse Scrambles to Govern

The Washington legislature could vote remotely. Others may do the same. But what about smaller governments without the necessary technology to hold virtual meetings?

Costs to Combat Coronavirus Mount in an Epicenter of the Outbreak

In King County, Washington alone, the local government is spending about $100,000 a day responding to the public health crisis, according to one lawmaker.

Coronavirus Quarantines Pose Tough Issues for State and Local Officials

Thousands of people across the country are being asked to self quarantine after being in close contact with people diagnosed with Covid-19.

Exempting Breastfeeding Mothers from Jury Duty

A proposal in Washington state would allow breastfeeding mothers to skip jury duty.

First Responders Taking Extra Coronavirus Precautions

Upwards of two-dozen firefighters in Kirkland, Washington remained under quarantine on Thursday, with some showing “flu-like” symptoms.

The Coronavirus Response is Straining an Already Depleted Public Health System

Years of funding shortfalls have left local health departments understaffed, vacancies that become particularly glaring during a large-scale emergency, advocates say.

Less Logging Means Less Money for Schools in the Northwest

Revenue has fallen as states recognize the conservation value of their trust land.

Containing the Coronavirus

In King County, Washington, the public health department is relying on temporary staff hired for measles and hepatitis A outbreaks to help investigate a confirmed case of coronavirus.

Washington State May Ban Firearms from the State Capitol

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A Few Companies Are Experimenting with Four-Day Workweeks. One State Lawmaker Wants to Follow

In Washington, a state lawmaker wants to start a discussion about shifting to a 32-hour workweek.

More States Considering a Cap on Insulin Costs

A new bill in Washington is similar to legislation passed in Colorado last year.

How Slowing Down Helps the Washington State CIO Move Faster

This is part of a series of interviews conducted during the 2019 National Association of State Chief Information Officers’ Annual Conference.

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