Governor John Bel Edwards speaks during a press conference on the current state of the spread of coronavirus in Louisiana, Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, La.STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK The Advocate – BY SAM KARLIN |...
6.29.20 – www.kansas.com Gov. Laura Kelly said Monday she is ordering Kansans to wear face masks in public spaces beginning July 3, as coronavirus cases surge upwards across the state and nation. The order, effective Friday, is almost certain to spark a...
A crane above the dome of the state Capitol Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 8, 2019, as an extensive restoration project continues on the interior and exterior of the building. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman. 6.30.20 -The Oklahoman BY CARMEN FORMAN Oklahoma poll workers...
7.3.20 – LITTLE ROCK (KATV) Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has signed an executive order that allows cities to mandate masks to slow the spread of COVID-19. The model order, drafted by the Arkansas Municipal League, will provide a consistent approach for cities to...
7.1.20 – wtop.com The Maryland General Assembly passed more than 600 bills before their session ended in March. The bills cover a spate of topics, from Baltimore police audits and how to store body camera footage to flooding and special education. The...
7.2.20 – The Texas Tribune Abbott previously resisted calls for such an order and at one point banned local governments from requiring masks. First-time violators will be issued a warning, though repeat offenders could be fined up to $250. Gov. Greg...
