Some states reopening regardless. Federal guidelines for states to reopen safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic recommend that there be a decline in reported cases for 14 consecutive days.…
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Judge Rules Governor’s Order Violates Constitution
Illinois’ stay-at-home extension exceeds governor’s authority. Illinois State Representative Darren Bailey filed a motion last week to prevent Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker “from taking any action… which orders…
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President Trump’s Coronavirus Briefing for Monday
Joined by members of the private sector to report on support for testing. President Trump addressed reporters from the White House Rose Garden on Monday. He was accompanied…
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Some States Ease Virus-Related Restrictions
Health authorities advise caution in the process in order to avoid a fresh surge of infection. Georgia is allowing residents to dine inside restaurants or watch a movie…
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Native Tribes and Corporations Compete for Funding in Alaska
The Treasury’s position on relief fund distribution complicates situation. With the approval of President Trump’s $2.2 trillion stimulus package, Alaskan Native American tribes are eligible to receive funding…
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President Trump Signs New Aid Package
Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Bill passed by Congress. On Friday, President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act into law. The bi-partisan bill was passed…
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Congress Prepares for Debate Over State, Local Aid
Governors and local officials ask for funding. The $3 trillion in coronavirus relief passed by Congress was done in a rare run of a bipartisan spirit that now…
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President’s Coronavirus Briefing for Friday
As testing increases and cases decrease, ventilators are being provided to other countries. President Trump opened by mentioning that sixteen states are showing a flattening of the line…
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President Signs $484 Billion Relief Bill
Legislation provides more help to small businesses, hospitals. On Thursday, House members returned to Washington for a vote on the relief funding, passing it 388-5. On Friday, President…
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President Disapproves of Georgia Reopen Policy
He “strongly disagrees” with the plan. On Wednesday, President Trump was critical of Governor Kemp’s plan to begin reopening salons, fitness studios, and other non-essential businesses in the…
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