The wider latitude conferred by a state’s public health emergency was critical to states’ responses to earlier waves of coronavirus cases.
Tag: States (US)
A Surprisingly Tight Race
Despite Biden’s low approval ratings, Democrats are roughly tied with Republicans in the midterm polls. We explain why.
Reduced Testing and Reporting Blur Covid Picture in U.S.
As states report less frequently, changes in the trajectory of the virus are slower to reveal themselves.
The End of Roe
The Supreme Court’s abortion ruling will transform American life and politics.
A Post-Roe America
We look at what abortion access would look like.
E.P.A., Reversing Trump, Will Restore States’ Power to Block Pipelines
A proposed rule would make it easier for state officials and tribal authorities to stop pipelines and other energy projects that could pollute local waters.
How an Organized Republican Effort Punishes Companies for Climate Action
Legislators and their allies are running an aggressive campaign that uses public money and the law to pressure businesses they say are pushing “woke” causes.
As Europe Approves New Tech Laws, the U.S. Falls Further Behind
Federal privacy bills, security legislation and antitrust laws to address the power of the tech giants have all failed to advance in Congress, despite hand wringing and shows of bipartisan support.
Some U.S. States Reduce Daily Covid Reports
Some scientists and health experts see the possibility that the first signs of a new surge could be missed, but others say metrics like hospitalizations and wastewater monitoring have become more relevant than daily reports.
Thirteen Governors Want the Public Health Emergency Extended Beyond April
In a letter to the U.S. health secretary, the governors, all Democrats, said they needed more time to prepare for when the emergency expires, taking with it federal resources that state programs depend on.