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Two House members have contracted the coronavirus and several others are quarantined. Though it’s feasible, some are opposed to remote work. “It’s 2020. Congress can and should be able to operate in all circumstances.”
The novel coronavirus has tested the durability of federal, state and local governments around the country and the world. This list of resources is meant to connect leaders with useful tools to aid in response efforts.
The attack on the federal agency comes as government officials scramble to respond to the rapidly spreading virus as fears grow that the U.S. is vulnerable to cyber adversaries. Mobile voting security takes a hit.
Lisa-Maria Neudert, a researcher at Oxford University’s Project on Computational Propaganda, about the negative impacts of an “infodemic” of misinformation. (Reuters — March 19, 2020)
The amount that Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has set aside for a small business recovery loan fund, to help businesses struggling from the financial impacts of the coronavirus.
Census invitations have been sent out and officials want everyone to participate so they’re making the information clear, accurate, accessible, short and safe. “We highly encourage people to fill out the questionnaire.”
Several Internet service providers (ISPs) are claiming that Maine’s user privacy protection laws are imposing “unduly burdensome restrictions.” But the state is just regulating where the federal government would not.
Two more San Diego companies join the small group of private firms that have been given emergency authorization to provide COVID-19 test kits. The test kits are being sent across the nation to assist cities in need.
The pandemic has radically altered the movement of Americans as government-ordered shutdowns have forced people to stay home. The results can be found by comparing before and after photographs of once-busy locations.
Washington state is first to see the employment repercussions as workers are laid off, permanently and temporarily. “It’s impossible for us to know how many folks potentially will apply for unemployment insurance.”
Could the pandemic help end or mute the modern era of cities? Probably not, but it's likely that we will see some permanent changes, both predictable and unexpected.
Dr. Leana Wen, former health commissioner of Baltimore and a 2017 Governing Public Official of the Year, answered coronavirus questions on CBS News Radio "The Takeout with Major Garrett." (CBS — March 6, 2020)
The probable last time that the California state Legislature had to unexpectedly recess. California’s session was suspended on Monday after approving $1 billion in state funding to be put towards the coronavirus.
Governor DeWine has opened the possibility that Ohio’s primary election could be an entirely mail-only election. The decision could increase voter turnout and save money. “We are open to discussion.”
The Department of Labor will temporarily suspend the in-person requirement to access its services and is working to make other necessary accommodations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As New York workers are now remote to avoid the coronavirus, technological challenges arise, revealing weaknesses. From VPN access to phishing scams, some businesses aren’t prepared for the mass remote work.
Governor Newsom hasn’t given statewide directives because the state is too large and diverse to say what’s best for all communities. But some are concerned that he’s not being aggressive enough.
No one knows how deep or long the pandemic-triggered recession will be. But nearly every type of government revenue, including income, sales and gas taxes, will take a hit. Well-funded rainy-day funds should help.
The pandemic is creating new burdens and exacerbating existing ones for Americans at the economic margins. Government has the obligation and the opportunity to ease those burdens.
In uncertain times, we search for assurances. The humanities, including stories about coping with past plagues, provide a powerful reference to how things can be made right again.
Plus, U.S. now logs 100 cases across all 50 states, IMF lays out three-part global strategy, Muni bonds hit hard by coronavirus, and other budget effects.
Jared Leopold, a former communications director for the Democratic Governors Association, commenting on governors and how their management of a crisis becomes their defining legacy, “whether they like it or not.” (Governing — March 13, 2020)
The number of driver and ID cards that met the Real ID standards, as last reported by the Department of Homeland Security. Three House Democrats have requested that the Oct. 1, 2020 deadline to acquire a Real ID be delayed.
Lilac Solutions might have found a cost-effective way to extract California’s lithium, one of the main ingredients in making an electric battery. “The analogy has been made to the Gold Rush, and I do think that’s apt.”
The Pennsylvania primary is six weeks away, but election officials are implementing practices for worker and voter safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials recommend concerned individuals to cast vote-by-mail ballots.
Health officials will employ artificial intelligence to scan some 24,000 papers on COVID-19 to find patterns and insights about the pandemic. “Our hope is that AI can be used to help find answers to a key set of questions.”
Some employees are receiving paid sick leave from their company while others are having to take indefinite leaves without pay. The coronavirus crisis could provide an opportunity to rebuild workforce regulations.
Yesterday's reporting and compliance mechanisms aren't dynamic enough. Today's evolving transportation marketplace calls for nuanced, citizen-centric control driven by actionable real-time data.
In attempts to bring economic relief to the nation, President Trump has proposed a stimulus package of $850 billion that would include tax cuts and loan expansions for small businesses.
The American Association of Retired Persons will suspend all tax prep activities in the United States, including several in Oregon. The suspension will likely last through the remaining tax season.
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