With Anti-Asian Harassment on the Rise, New York City Forms Covid-19 Response Team
The city’s commission on human rights has received 248 reports of harassment and discrimination, with 105 incidents targeting Asian Americans.
Senate Passes Interim Coronavirus Aid Package to Fund Testing, Extend Small Business Aid
The bill would allot $25 billion to expand testing capacity. While no new money was provided for states and localities, lawmakers said the Trump administration will give them flexibility in how other federal funds can be used.
States Start Hiring Battalions of Contact Tracers to Track Covid-19
As governors look to loosen coronavirus restrictions, a key benchmark will be improving the ability to track and isolate new cases. That will include more “contact tracers,” investigators who track down those who’ve come in contact with infected people.
White House Plan to Reopen Economy Puts Onus on Governors
The guidance offers a three-phase approach to reopening businesses and schools that recommends states see a 14-day decline in Covid-19 infections before taking action.
Funding to Offset Local Government Budget Losses is Key to Next Aid Package, House Speaker Says
It would be a shift from the CARES Act, which restricts state and local aid to expenses associated with the coronavirus pandemic.
Half of Cities Expect to Cut Public Services Due to Pandemic
As local leaders urge more funding for cities, Congress is locked in a stalemate over funding priorities.
Tourist Towns Ban Short-Term Rentals to Prevent Virus Spread
Short-term rental listings have drawn ire from local officials for advertising homes as quarantine retreats.
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.
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.
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.
States Share Covid-19 Patient Addresses with First Responders
The move to share the home addresses of people who have tested positive for the coronavirus is meant to protect police and emergency workers, but some say the disclosures could give them a false sense of security.
Are Gun Stores Essential During a Pandemic? Depends on Where You Live
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued guidance that deems firearms stores essential services, but state and local governments have drawn different conclusions on whether gun stores should remain open.
Coronavirus Outbreak Shifts Census Outreach Strategies
On Census Day, April 1, about 38% of households have responded to the decennial questionnaire, a lower rate than at this point in 2010.
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.
Stay-At-Home Scofflaws Face Fines, Arrest for Social Distancing Failures
Local authorities are beginning to crack down on those who blatantly violate orders banning large public gatherings, while trying to make it harder for people to break the rules in public spaces like parks.
$60 for Toilet Paper? How Attorneys General Are Fighting Price Gougers
State attorneys general are inundated with price gouging complaints and working with online retailers to crack down on overpriced items.
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.
California, New York Extend Mortgage Relief to Homeowners
Action taken by the states will temporarily halt foreclosure proceedings and allow residents to defer mortgage payments.
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.”
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