States and Cities Turn to Empty Hotel Rooms to House Homeless and People Ill With Coronavirus
Hotel rooms left vacant as people stopped traveling because of the coronavirus could be used to house mildly ill patients and homeless people currently living outside or in shelters.
New Jersey Set to Release 1,000 Jail Inmates to Limit Coronavirus Spread
Up to 1,000 people could be eligible for release. Other jurisdictions around the U.S. are also taking steps to curb their jail populations.
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.
Local Economies Most Vulnerable to Coronavirus-Driven Recession Identified in New Analysis
“There are some places that will be more exposed,” says a researcher who worked on the project.
Coronavirus Threatens to Blow Big Holes in State Budgets
States are dealing with financial uncertainty as they spend to combat the virus, but also face the possibility of lost revenues as the disease puts a major drag on the economy.
Washington Schools Work on Meal and Child Care Plans For Extended Closure
The state is shuttering all of its K-12 schools for about six weeks beginning on Tuesday as part of efforts to combat the new coronavirus.
Trump Promises Expansion of Coronavirus Testing As States Grapple With Outbreak
New York said Friday that a new federal approval will allow it to soon conduct more tests in a day than it has carried out to date.
‘Everyone’s Losing Money’: Coronavirus Strains Small Businesses in Seattle
The situation offers a window into the pressures the disease outbreak could create for local economies. Government officials are scrambling to come up with relief programs.
Worker Safety Net Measures Get Attention As Coronavirus Outbreak Grinds On
New York’s governor on Monday promised a paid sick leave proposal for people subject to quarantines.
In Fight Against Coronavirus, Washington State Weighs Stricter Limits on Gatherings
The move comes as events around the U.S. are getting canceled and postponed.
Costs to Combat Coronavirus Mount in an Epicenter of the Outbreak
In King County, Washington alone, the local government is spending about $100,000 a day responding to the public health crisis, according to one lawmaker.
Coronavirus Quarantines Pose Tough Issues for State and Local Officials
Thousands of people across the country are being asked to self quarantine after being in close contact with people diagnosed with Covid-19.
First Responders Taking Extra Coronavirus Precautions
Upwards of two-dozen firefighters in Kirkland, Washington remained under quarantine on Thursday, with some showing “flu-like” symptoms.
An Option for States and Localities Seeking to Save on Retiree Health Care Costs
A group highlights why shifting to individual Medicare marketplaces can make sense in some cases, and offers some tips on how to head in that direction.
After Deadly Crash, Lawsuit Spotlights Problem of Parking Near Intersections
When cars are parked close to intersections, they can block drivers from seeing other traffic and pedestrians. A lawsuit seeks a court order to force Portland, Oregon to address the issue.
State Lawmakers Face Uphill Battles as They Seek to Tax More Services
Maryland is the latest state to consider such a proposal. What many experts regard as “good tax policy” is often a tough political sell.
Weak Business Growth Across Rural America Highlighted in New Report
It’s some of the latest research to look at the growing divide between thriving cities and other parts of the country that are lagging economically.
America is Aging and That Could Present Problems for Some States
In about 15 years, the number of people 65 and over is expected to outnumber those under 18 for the first time in U.S. history.
Voters in Western States Back Climate Action, Land Protections, Survey Finds
The poll captures the views of 3,200 registered voters in eight western states.
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