Why We Don’t Have Enough Backup Ventilators
COMMENTARY | The reserve stock of medical supplies is insufficient for our current crisis. The U.S. needs a new approach for maintaining emergency reserves.
A County Expands Internet Access with Remote WiFi Hotspots
By boosting WiFi internet signals at government buildings, New Castle County in Delaware is providing residents places to log on for free in parking lots.
Coronavirus Makes Bail Reform Efforts More Urgent
Some jurisdictions have released many pretrial detainees in an effort to decrease jail populations during the pandemic, taking steps bail reform advocates sought for years.
The Two States Where Trump’s COVID-19 Response Could Backfire in 2020
Voters in Michigan and Florida may be more likely than others to blame or credit him for how the outbreak unfolds.
With No U.S. Plan to Return to Normal, Some States Are Creating Their Own
States are thinking ahead.
Unions Pushing for Billions in State and Local Coronavirus Aid
Labor groups representing hundreds of thousands of public employees want to see Congress funnel at least another $300 billion to state and local governments.
Transit Agencies' Challenge Is to Balance Service with Safety
From distributing face masks to offering free rides, transit agencies have adopted different approaches to protecting workers and passengers. But union leaders say more needs to be done to keep workers safe.
Retiree-Rich Palm Beach County Leads Florida In COVID-19 Deaths
Three factors contribute to the county's high mortality rate: a large elder population, lack of available testing, and frequent travel among residents and visitors to and from the New York metro area, the national epicenter of the outbreak.
The Grassroots Creation of a Hand-Washing Infrastructure for the Homeless
COMMENTARY | A community effort is building hand-washing stations for the homeless population in Los Angeles.
States Fly Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Coronavirus Victims
Governors said the flags would serve as memorials to deceased residents whose families can't hold traditional funerals amid stay-at-home orders and social-distancing guidelines.
How to Keep a Remote Workforce Engaged
COMMENTARY | With millions of public sector employees moving to full-time remote work amid the coronavirus pandemic, government employers will need to find innovative ways to keep their employees engaged.
Just Send the Checks
COMMENTARY | America’s obsession with keeping aid from the undeserving is making a bad economic crisis worse.
We Still Don’t Know How Many People Are in the Hospital With COVID-19
Many states report coronavirus cases and COVID-19 hospitalizations differently, and the federal government is way behind on data tracking. Without consistent information, the U.S. won’t be able to properly respond as new coronavirus hot spots emerge.
Ahead of Easter Sunday, Kansas Lawmakers Revoke Governor's Restrictions on Church Gatherings
Gov. Laura Kelly had issued an order earlier this week prohibiting crowds of more than 10 people at religious services as part of efforts to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
Stay-At-Home Orders Can Be Dangerous for Victims of Domestic Violence. But Help Is Still Available.
Roughly half of agencies providing help to victims of domestic violence are closed during the coronavirus outbreak, but many have transitioned to virtual or phone services.
Housing Advocates Push for a Rent Freeze During Covid-19 Pandemic
As layoffs and unemployment claims due to coronavirus skyrocket, some say paying rent is untenable for many and must be put on hold.
Postcard From The Edge: L.A. Street Vendors Who Can’t Stop Working
Shutting down the economy because of the coronavirus has made the hardscrabble life of Los Angeles' sidewalk vendors even harder.
A School on Navajo Nation Stayed Open. Then People Started Showing Symptoms.
The federal government has released little information about the spread of coronavirus in Navajo schools. Now, some students and school staff are sick with symptoms consistent with COVID-19.
Small, Mid-Sized Cities Currently Cut Out of Direct Coronavirus Funding
With tax revenues down sharply, all local governments are hurting. But leaders of small and mid-sized jurisdictions in particular are arguing that they need more support.
Competing Hospitals Cooperate to Meet the Crisis
U.S. hospitals are cooperating in unprecedented ways.
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