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Coronavirus in Texas: Bars, bowling alleys and other businesses can begin reopening Friday
As part of Gov. Greg Abbott's attempt to begin reviving the economy, myriad Texas businesses can reopen Friday. That includes bars, bowling alleys and aquariums at limited capacity. Restaurants can also operate at 50% capacity; they've been permitted to operate at 25% capacity since May 1.
Spotlight on Arkansas: Reopening a state that never really closed
Arkansas is decidedly different when it comes to dealing with the coronavirus, It's one of only a handful of states that never issued a stay-at-home order.
NENA Surveys Show How PSAPs Are Holding Up During the Pandemic
Public safety answering point personnel already have a stressful job, plagued with understaffing.The coronavirus pandemic has added another layer of stress, as two National Emergency Number Association surveys indicate.
Governor defends adding Phase 1.5 to the Kansas reopening plan
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says the reopening of Kansas during the coronavirus pandemic remains subject to the whims of the virus. During a news conference Friday afternoon, she discussed her decision to slow the reopening of the economy. On Thursday, she added Phase 1.5 to her reopening plan.
Understanding Phase 2 reopening: when it might happen in Louisiana, what’s the criteria, what’s allowed.
Most of Louisiana has officially been reopened for the first week of Phase 1's loosened coronavirus restrictions. So, when will the next phase begin in Louisiana? Here's everything you need to know about the plans in place to shift to Phase 2 when the time comes:
Maryland Live Casino COVID19 compliance
Thermal scanners, partitions and masks await Maryland casinogoers. Would people come back. A look at how things could look different at Maryland Live Casino as it prepares to reopen once coronavirus-related restrictions are eased.
Mississippi governor extends Safer at Home order another week
Gov. Tate Reeves has extended Mississippi's Safer at Home order for another week, he announced Friday during his daily coronavirus briefing.
Oklahoma lawmakers override six Stitt vetoes including rural broadband bill
5.23.20 – By Barbara Hoberock and Randy Krehbiel Tulsa World OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s...
