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Coronavirus, Covid 19, National League of Cities

More than 2,100 U.S. cities brace for budget shortfalls due to coronavirus, survey finds, with many planning cuts and layoffs

Report comes as White House and states continue to battle over how to address economic fallout Washington Post, By Tony Romm, April 14, 2020 More than 2,100 U.S. cities are anticipating major budget shortfalls this year and many are planning to slash programs and cut staff in response, according to a survey of local officials … Continue reading More than 2,100 U.S. cities brace for budget shortfalls due to coronavirus, survey finds, with many planning cuts and layoffs →

California, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Coronavirus, Covid 19

Governor Newsom’s plan to re-open California

Repost of Governor’s press release, gov.ca.gov April 14, 2020 Governor Newsom Outlines Six Critical Indicators the State will Consider Before Modifying the Stay-at-Home Order and Other COVID-19 Interventions Published: Apr 14, 2020 Governor’s six key indicators (VIEW HERE). SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today unveiled six key indicators that will guide California’s thinking for when and how to modify … Continue reading Governor Newsom’s plan to re-open California →

Climate emergency, Coronavirus, Covid 19, Keeping Watch on Earth News

Here’s what a coronavirus-like response to the climate crisis would look like

Los Angeles Times, by Sammy Roth, March 30, 2020 Both the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change are global crises with the power to derail economies and kill millions of people. Society has moved far more aggressively to address the coronavirus than it has the climate crisis. But some experts wonder if the unprecedented global mobilization … Continue reading Here’s what a coronavirus-like response to the climate crisis would look like →

Benicia CA, California, Coronavirus, Covid 19, Solano County CA, Stay-at-home

False reports that Gov. Newsom extended stay-at-home order through May 15

By Roger Straw, April 12, 2020 A number of news outlets are reporting that California Governor Gavin Newsom extended the coronavirus stay-at-home order through May 15. But as of today, nothing on the Governor’s coronavirus page confirms the extension.  Nor do any reliable news sources confirm the extension. The story seems to have arisen in … Continue reading False reports that Gov. Newsom extended stay-at-home order through May 15 →