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.
States Can Ask to Use Existing Federal Education Funds for Remote Learning Tech
The U.S. Department of Education rolled out a waiver request process that states can use to repurpose existing federal funding to pay for new technology and teacher training associated with online learning.
Trump Administration Issues Final Auto Emissions Rollback
The new standards will require automakers to reduce vehicle emissions by 1.5% each year, as opposed to 5% reductions required under an Obama-era rule.
Trump Signs Coronavirus Aid Package—But Democrats Say More Help Needed for States and Cities
The House approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act on Friday and President Trump later signed the measure into law. But lawmakers said they expect to address the growing financial needs of local governments in a fourth bill.
Coronavirus Is Slamming State Unemployment Systems
Funding is one concern, another is handling an unprecedented wave of claims.
Schools, Transit, Hospital Funding Included in Senate Coronavirus Bill
Senate leaders agreed on a package that includes $340 billion for relief efforts boosting schools, hospitals and state and local governments, as well as a $150 billion fund specifically to help states and localities fight the pandemic.
Aid for States Lacking in $2 Trillion Deal, New York and Maryland Governors Say
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called the estimated $3.8 billion his state would receive through the aid package a “drop in the bucket.”
Senate, White House Reach Deal on Third Coronavirus Package
Negotiations between Senate and House leaders and the Trump administration ended Wednesday morning with a deal on the nearly $2 trillion economic stimulus proposal.
Why Trump Isn’t Using The Defense Production Act
He wants to allow corporations to sell vital medical gear to the highest-bidding states. Governors say that’s exactly the problem.
Real ID Deadline Postponed Due to Coronavirus
President Trump pushed back the Oct. 1 deadline that would have required Americans to have Real ID compliant driver’s licenses and other identification cards in order to board an airplane.
How Congress’ Competing Coronavirus Bills Would Help State, Local Governments
The latest Senate bill would pit businesses and state and local governments against each other for $500 billion in economic stabilization loans, while a House proposal would set aside $200 billion for states and another pot for localities.
Distilleries and Breweries Begin Manufacturing Hand Sanitizer Amid National Shortages
Dozens of businesses across the country switched production from booze to sanitizer after two federal agencies relaxed manufacturing guidelines amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Move by Fed May Help Shore Up Short-Term Borrowing for States and Localities
The municipal bond market is experiencing a massive crunch as investors react to the coronavirus pandemic.
As Ridership and Revenues Plunge, Transit Agencies Seek Financial Aid
The coronavirus has far fewer people riding buses and trains. Tax revenues going towards transit are in line to take a hit as well.
Federal Government Floats Sending Americans Cash to Address Outbreak
The Trump administration is considering providing “business interruption payments” for American workers as the economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak continues.
Trump Leaves States to Fend for Themselves
COMMENTARY | The coronavirus is America’s first 50-state disaster, and each is dependent on outside help that may never come.
The Pandemic Reminds Us Why Governors Still Matter
COMMENTARY | Governors across the United States have taken a proactive, hands-on response to the coronavirus pandemic.
House Passes Coronavirus Package with White House Support
The House overwhelmingly passed the legislation early Saturday morning, which House Speaker Nancy Pelosi negotiated with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
How to Understand Your State’s Coronavirus Numbers
As the outbreak spreads, state websites are still some of the best sources of information on how many people have been tested.
Democrats, Republicans Race to Shore Up Divisions on Coronavirus Package
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had hoped for a Thursday vote on the legislation, but Republicans said they won’t support the proposal as drafted and pushed for changes.
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