Indiana Study Sheds Light On Coronavirus Prevalence In State
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Kentucky leaders call for FBI review of police shooting probe .... Pennsylvania could allow drinks to go … Mississippi capital announces coronavirus curfew.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Stay-at-Home Order
The ruling, the outcome of the latest legislative challenge to Gov. Tony Evers' executive authority, leaves the state with a patchwork of city and county restrictions to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Opens Criminal Investigations Into Nursing Homes Deaths
State Attorney General Josh Shapiro says he wants to determine if management is at fault for the thousands of residents who have died in his state.
California’s Largest University System To Go Online This Fall—Will Other Schools Follow?
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Texas AG slams city coronavirus restrictions as going too far … South Carolina to delay budget debate … State attorneys general demand safety information from Amazon.
Militias Direct Coronavirus Anger at State and Local Governments
Frustrated by the pandemic measures imposed by governors and local leaders, militia leaders have been part of organizing protests and say they are aided by an influx of new members.
Republican Governors of More Quickly Reopening States Fare Worst in Poll
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Utah governor signs law to require him to seek legislative consultation on emergency orders … Indiana court suspends state attorney general’s law license … Michigan to study banning guns in the state capitol.
Out-of-State Visitors Rushed to Reopened Georgia
Health experts say the flood of visitors could prolong the pandemic and lead to a rash of new cases of coronavirus.
Airports Start Requiring Masks for All Travelers and Staff
The measure is one of many changes airports are making in hopes of improving safety.
‘There Could Be a Point Where I Say This Isn’t Worth It’: Two State Lawmakers Reflect On Their New Workplace Concerns
For some legislators, the coronavirus is raising questions about the environment where they work, from health precautions in Louisiana to armed protesters in Michigan.
Public Transit Systems Adapt to Plummeting Ridership
Cities are struggling with concerns about safety and low ridership. In some places, officials are taking advantage of the situation to finish long awaited transportation projects.
In Some States that Are Reopening, Workers Face an Ultimatum: Go Back to Work or Lose Unemployment
Leaders in at least a handful of states have made clear there will be limits on who can claim unemployment and general worker concerns about safety likely won't pass muster.
Parks and Recreation Returned, and State and Local Officials Were Here for It
The reunion episode of the show about local government in the fictional city of Pawnee, Indiana offered a lighthearted take on the pandemic.
Black Community Leaders Criticize Decision to Reopen Georgia
Gov. Brian Kemp has taken the most aggressive measures of any state leader to lift restrictions imposed by the pandemic. Black community leaders say he’s being reckless.
State and Federal Prosecutors Target Bogus Cures and Treatment Scams
The coronavirus pandemic has led to an avalanche of products that are misleadingly marketed to make consumers believe they are effective treatments or prevention measures for the virus.
Critics Question New York’s Decision to Cancel Presidential Primary
The decision to cancel the state’s Democratic presidential primary during the coronavirus pandemic was necessary, officials say. But election observers are worried that cancelling could set a dangerous precedent.
New York City Set Up a Tip Line For People to Report on Their Neighbors. It Did Not Go Well.
The city encouraged residents to report people who aren't following social distancing protocols. They’ve also been flooded with memes, inappropriate photos, and thousands of false tips.
Conspiracy Theories Abound About the Coronavirus. How Officials Can Deal with Them.
During the protracted coronavirus crisis, conspiracy theories can develop staying power. Experts say clear communication is crucial to dispelling disinformation and combatting conspiracies.
What Happens When Eviction Moratoriums Are Over?
Moratoriums that allow people to delay paying their rent are keeping tenants who can’t afford their monthly bills safely inside—for now. But policymakers are starting to worry that if tenants can’t pay back rent after the pandemic “a massive crisis” awaits on the horizon.
State Leaders Move to Protect Stimulus Checks from Debt Collectors
Some governors and attorneys general are rushing to establish protections for people with debt, trying to ensure they can use their stimulus checks on essentials like food, housing, and medicine.
As New York Begins ‘Aggressive’ Antibody Testing, Experts Caution Much Still Unknown About Immunity
The state announced a plan on Sunday to begin testing people for antibodies that might indicate some immunity to Covid-19. International public health officials warn that the tests aren’t conclusive.
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