Governors Divide By Party On Trump Plan To Reopen Businesses Shut...
President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus on Thursday. Governors were mixed in their response to the federal government's plan to reopen America. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus on Thursday. Governors were mixed in their response to the federal government's plan to reopen America. Alex…
Governors Order Residents To Stay Home As U.S. Confirmed Cases Of...
A sign on the Bradley Beach, N.J. oceanfront urging people to use "social distancing" to maintain space between each other even in the outdoors during the coronavirus outbreak. On Saturday, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order directing all residents to stay at home. Wayne Parry/AP hide caption toggle caption Wayne Parry/AP A…
Texas Governor’s Decision To Lift Mask Mandate Draws Strong Reactions
When Texas's Gov. rescinded the state's mask mandate, reaction was swift and intense. Many businesses want customers to return, but there's concern about employees who still haven't gotten vaccinated.
Governors To Work With Rockefeller Foundation To Improve Virus Testing In...
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Rajiv Shah, president of the Rockefeller Foundation, about the foundation's efforts to implement a national coronavirus testing and tracing plan. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: More than six months into this pandemic, the federal government still has not created a national COVID-19 testing strategy. One organization that has stepped in to…
An organization linked to Stacey Abrams lost a lawsuit to increase...
A judge ruled against a voting rights lawsuit filed by a group founded by Stacey Abrams. Judge Steve Jones wrote that Georgia's Exact Match absentee voting system did not constitute racial discrimination. Abrams' gubernatorial race opponent, Gov. Brain Kemp, praised the ruling. Loading Something is loading. A Stacey Abrams backed-organization lost a federal lawsuit Friday…
Gov. Gavin Newsom challenges Gov. Ron DeSantis to a debate on...
Gavin Newsom challenged Ron DeSantis to a debate prior to November's gubernatorial elections. "I'll bring my hair gel. You bring your hairspray," Newsom tweeted. Pundits continue to speculate whether or not either of the two will run for president in 2024. Loading Something is loading. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has challenged Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis…
Lots of governors think that Biden needs to be attending way...
As the 2024 election heats up, President Biden remains weighed down by low approval ratings.But Democratic governors think Biden can raise his numbers by boosting his visibility, per The NYT.The governors believe the president should attend more ribbon-cuttings to further sell the infrastructure law. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite…
The Trump-supporting governor of Montana is staking his reelection on a...
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte blames Paramount's hit 2018 soap opera "Yellowstone" for what he calls his state's most pressing crisis: housing affordability.A flood of wealthy out-of-staters, inspired by Kevin Costner's fictional ranching life, "fell in love" with the last best place and have made it their new (or second) home, Gianforte said. When the pandemic…
