By Mia Hunt on 28/04/2020 – Global Government Forum On Friday, president Trump signed a US$484bn relief bill that aims to alleviate the pressure on small businesses and hospitals under strain as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. However, the latest bill does...
Natasha Mehu April 29, 2020 Public Safety and Corrections Maryland Assn of Counties Inability to host fundraising events, shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE), and lack of volunteers are just some of the challenges fire companies are facing. As the...
Leaders of local governments, like Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., center, are facing unprecedented fiscal challenges as coronavirus has shut down the U.S. economy.(Kevin Richardson/Baltimore Sun) By WILBORN P. NOBLES III – BALTIMORE...
4.22.20 – WZDX – Kelly Kennedy HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Many people have taken time to honor those on the front lines during this pandemic, but we can’t forget about those behind the scenes. If you drive by the Huntsville Madison County 911 Center,...
4.17.20 – NACO – The COVID-19 pandemic could have massive budgetary impacts for counties of all sizes. America’s counties could face budgetary impacts as much as $144 billion in lost revenue and increased expenditures through FY2021. This estimate includes...
The city hall in Paducah, Kentucky is illuminated by green lights in memory of the lives lost to coronavirus in Kentucky as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. (Thomas Dean Stewart/The Paducah Sun via AP) 4.14.20 – Washington Post The findings come from an inquiry...