In America, Covid Vaccine Eligibility Is a ‘Crazy Quilt’ of State Rules
Across the country, a mishmash of rules to qualify for the Covid-19 vaccine is creating difficulties for people seeking the shots.
Don't be Surprised When Vaccinated People Get Infected
Post-immunization cases, sometimes called "breakthroughs," are very rare and very expected.
States Debate Improvements to Unemployment Systems
Tech upgrades are bipartisan. Increased benefits are not.
Florida Officials to Spring Breakers: Please Try to Not Spread Covid Everywhere
City and county leaders in Florida, prohibited from enforcing local mask mandates, are relying largely on public messaging to keep visitors in line.
Model Warns of New Mosquito Invasion in Florida
COMMENTARY | Now that the disease-transmitting mosquito Aedes scapularis has invaded the Florida peninsula, researchers have come up with a method to predict where conditions may be most suitable for its spread.
Two Women Dressed Up as 'Grannies' to Skip Vaccine Line, Officials Said
The allegedly disguised women were issued trespassing warnings after officials in Orlando found discrepancies between their identification and Covid-19 vaccine registration cards.
For Cities, Less Traffic Means Lost Revenue
Cities have seen parking fee and traffic fine collections drop during the pandemic as commuters and tourists stay home and enforcement is relaxed.
Hackers Tried to Poison a City's Drinking Water Supply
The cyberattack used remote access to toggle levels of sodium hydroxide at a water treatment plant near Tampa, Florida, but an operator at the facility quickly fixed the problem, officials said.
Going to the Super Bowl? Grab a Face Mask to Avoid a Penalty
Masks will be required at the Feb. 7 game and in various outdoor venues and districts around Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, per an executive order issued by the city's mayor.
One State is Using Eventbrite to Schedule Covid-19 Vaccine Appointments
Florida health officials say that the event management and ticketing platform is the fastest way to get people in for appointments.
Florida to Take Over Wetlands Permitting from Feds
It will be only the third state granted such authority. Environmentalists in Florida say the state doesn’t have the resources to assume these responsibilities.
State and Local Republican Officials Shy Away From Trump's Efforts to Overturn Election Results
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Illinois House speaker’s power slipping amid federal probe … Milwaukee health workers face death threats … Florida sheriff’s office keeping list of kids seen at risk of “life of crime” … state-local spat over charity venison.
Eleven States Join DOJ in Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Police in Colorado take off-road vehicles to homeless encampment to provide vaccines and Covid tests … Can city recoup cancelled RNC costs? … Colleges require flu shots.
Cities Giving Paid Leave to Employees to Work the Polls
Facing shortages of poll workers, some city officials are allowing employees to volunteer as election workers in exchange for paid leave.
Florida Lifts Covid Restrictions on Bars and Restaurants, While Prohibiting Local Mask Penalties
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Alaskan wildlife officials responding to more bear calls … Court cases could recognize more reservations in Oklahoma … New York City to allow al fresco dining past the end of October.
Florida AG Calls for Probe of Push to Help People Vote by Paying Off Criminal Debts
After Mike Bloomberg raised $16 million to help people with criminal records vote in the state, some officials said the billionaire is “buying votes” for Joe Biden.
Millions Raised to Pay off Debts so Floridians with Criminal Records Can Vote
The money, partially raised by Mike Bloomberg, will go towards paying off the court fines and fees of thousands of people with criminal records, allowing them to vote in the upcoming election.
Software Problems Disrupt First Day of Online Learning in Miami-Dade
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Wisconsin governor wary of Trump visit … New Jersey to reopen some indoor dining … Virginia county’s plan to use libraries as daycare facilities sparks controversy … Alabama mayor asks Mardi Gras organizers to consider parade alternatives.
Capital Budgets and Maintenance in Line to Take Hits, Local Government Survey Finds
The new poll indicates that public works is an area that will see less funding as the coronavirus pandemic weighs on state and local government budgets.
Judge Sides with Florida Teachers in Lawsuit Over Reopening Schools
The judge found that local school officials, not the state, should be able to determine when students and teachers resume in-person classes.
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