Tag: Coronavirus
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Montana announces plans to lift stay-at-home order
Gov. Steve Bullock (D) announced that the state’s stay-at-home order would be lifted effective April 26. Bullock first issued a stay-at-home order on March 26 (effective date March 28) and extended it to April 24 on April 7. Schools in the state had been closed to in-person instruction since March 16. Bullock said that places…
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Coronavirus Daily Update: April 22, 2020
As part of Ballotpedia’s coverage on the coronavirus pandemic, we are compiling a daily summary of major changes in the world of politics, government, and elections happening each day. Here is the summary of changes for April 22, 2020. Debate over government responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Read more: Arguments in support of and…
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Nevada closes schools for the year
On Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) closed schools to in-person instruction for the remainder of the academic year. Prior to the announcement, schools were to remain closed through April 30. Thirty-eight states have now closed schools to in-person instruction for the remainder of the academic year: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia,…
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U.S. Senate passes $484 billion coronavirus relief package
The U.S. Senate passed legislation providing $484 billion in aid for small businesses and hospitals and additional funding for coronavirus testing. The bill passed by a voice vote, so an official vote tally was not recorded. According to The Hill, the legislation includes an additional $310 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), $75 billion…
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Fort Worth Mayor self-quarantines after possible exposure to coronavirus
On April 20, 2020, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price announced her decision to self-quarantine after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for the virus. She said she getting tested and had not experienced any symptoms. Ballotpedia tracks politicians and government officials who have been diagnosed or tested for coronavirus, or become quarantined. Price…
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Colorado stay-at-home order to expire
Gov. Jared Polis (D) announced that he would not extend the state’s stay-at-home order, which is set to expire on April 26. He said he still encouraged all residents to practice social distancing and vulnerable populations to exercise caution until the state was able to increase testing capacity and ability to investigate confirmed positive cases.…
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GA, SC, TN announce plans to reopen businesses
The governors of Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee each announced Monday plans for businesses in their state to begin reopening after closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. In Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp (R) announced that fitness and hygiene businesses could reopen as early as April 24, followed by restaurants and theaters on April 27. He…
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Supreme Court of Georgia holds oral argument via video conferencing
On April 20, 2020, The Supreme Court of Georgia held oral arguments via video conferencing. It is the first time in the court’s 175 year history that arguments were held virtually. Ballotpedia is tracking how state courts are responding to the coronavirus pandemic. Other recent updates include: Colorado – The Colorado Supreme Court extended its suspension…
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U.S. extends travel restrictions with Canada and Mexico
On April 20, acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf announced the U.S. would extend travel restrictions placed on Canada and Mexico an additional 30 days to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday that restrictions would remain in place. The Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Affairs confirmed the extension…