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Several California towns that have small populations and low, or zero, COVID-19 cases are desperate to lift shelter-in-place orders. “We’re very rural and naturally socially distanced in our everyday lives.”
Gov. Pritzker wants a contact tracing system before reopening the state, but officials estimate they would need nearly 4,000 workers to make that happen. Officials hope to have a tracking method in place by the end of May.
The California Homeless Data System team is looking to hire new tech talent; a New York City group rolls out a new Census messaging guide; and the Connecticut Data Collaborative is now hosting online events.
Liberals are calling for an expansion of government, while conservatives say budget shortfalls must lead to cuts. One scholar argues that after the current crisis passes, states will end up looking much like they do now.
By operating as market actors to preserve existing jobs, states can link entrepreneurs to capital and expand programs that help hard-pressed families maintain their spending and investment.
Health officials estimate that nationwide contact tracing is needed for states to safely reopen their economies. But without funding or a unified plan, many are worried about the effectiveness of a state-by-state approach.
Stern anti-fraud messaging can keep eligible people from applying for the benefits they need. There are effective ways to help people through the application process without threatening them.
Despite a huge drop in revenues, states are taking some measures to relieve pressure on taxpayers and have introduced bills that extend filing deadlines, remove penalties and limit certain liabilities for now.
It may be tempting, in coping with revenue losses brought on by the pandemic, for governments to reduce funding for community economic-development organizations, but it would be short-sighted.
In an era of social distancing, some are concerned that cash payments could transmit COVID-19. Even though transmission through currency is unlikely, officials are still concerned there will be a shift away from cash.
Buffalo, N.Y., has a $35 million deficit from the coronavirus and might be unable to overcome the loss without federal financial support. Many other cities have the same fiscal concerns. “We are unable to do this alone.”
Alabama Senate president wants to allocate $800 million of the $1.7 billion that the state is receiving for coronavirus aid for broadband expansion. “I think this is something all people of the state would benefit from.”
The nonprofit MassVOTE published a policy brief to encourage vote-by-mail for the fall election. Many wonder if it will be safe to vote in-person or if there will still be coronavirus concerns that keep voters home.
As the world eagerly awaits a vaccine for the coronavirus, 200 years ago a smallpox cure struggled to gain acceptance. This is how our founding fathers helped promote the medical breakthrough that saved countless lives.
If state and local governments and their employees become pawns in a Beltway ideological battle, the voting could turn on issues of federalism. And health care could be the issue that creates a tidal wave.
Driven by the deadly conditions in our jails, we're beginning to see a way forward for reforms that can produce safer and healthier communities. We need to build on it for the future.
States want to reopen their economies but need more tests before that can happen safely, and testing is complicated and slow. Soon the question will become, “How much risk are we willing to take to reopen?”
California’s Bay Area used to rely on public transit for commuting prior to COVID-19. Officials believe that the virus will have lasting impacts on the norms of transit for Bay Area commuters.
California’s outdated and broken unemployment system has been an issue since the Great Recession. The department is still processing claims but it’s slow and frustrating for officials and residents.
Some fears around the coronavirus have arisen due to lack of clear information regarding the disease. Many believe that combatting the virus first begins with addressing stigma and misconceptions.
With schools closed and health services delayed or canceled, it's a challenge to provide support for children with physical or behavioral health needs. Telehealth is one tool that can help fill the gap.
Governments that keep a daily record of obstacles they are encountering and steps they are taking — those that work and those that don't — will be in a better position to weather the next crisis.
San Diego officials were notified that the $580 million in coronavirus relief they recently received could not be used to cover revenue shortfalls caused by the pandemic. But there are still ways the money will help.
About 60 percent of Michigan residents have responded to the Census so far, but the state needs an 82 percent response rate to get full funding. Residents have until the extended deadline of Oct. 31 to complete the form.
The Pontotoc Electric Power Association voted against offering broadband in early April. Now residents are rallying on social media and hoping to get the PEPA to reconsider their vote by the next meeting in early May.
Georgians are finding that the Department of Public Health’s published coronavirus data is contradictory and unclear. Many are concerned that Gov. Kemp wanted to reopen the economy before it was safe to do so.
A survey collected geographic and demographic coronavirus data from six states and found varying levels of public information due to both the ability to collect data and what officials want the public to know.
Whether it is a devastating hurricane or global pandemic, Serena DiMaso will be there to lend a helping hand. From the front lines and Assembly floor, DiMaso is constantly working to strengthen and uplift her community.
Only public institutions can cope with an emergency like the coronavirus. Despite intensifying budget pressures, we must rebuild the capacity to respond to the needs of the future.
During the pandemic, Democratic governors have alternately knocked the president and sought his help. For the opposition party, power in states now provides a base that Congress does not.
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