Nation Oct 21 Worsening opioid crisis overshadowed in presidential race The coronavirus outbreak and the Trump administration's response to the pandemic have been a dominating theme in this year's presidential race. That has overshadowed debate over how to handle the nation's drug overdose crisis, which has contributed to the deaths…
Nation Oct 21 Justice Department says OxyContin maker will plead guilty to 3 criminal charges Justice Department officials tell The Associated Press that Purdue Pharma, the company that makes OxyContin, will plead guilty to three federal criminal charges as part of a settlement of more than $8 billion.
Politics Oct 09 Plot highlights threats faced by governors amid coronavirus protests The alleged plot to kidnap Michigan's governor has put a focus on the security of top state officials, who have been the subject of threats and protests across the country this year.
Economy Sep 10 Money for $300 unemployment boost to run out after 6 weeks The program was created last month by President Donald Trump to replace a more generous $600-a-week supplement that had been authorized by Congress but expired.
Nation Jul 24 Extra unemployment aid expires as virus threatens new states As public health officials warned Friday that the coronavirus posed new risks to parts of the Midwest and South, enhanced federal payments that helped avert financial ruin for millions of unemployed Americans were set to expire — leaving threadbare safety…
Health Jul 07 Personal protective gear for U.S. medical workers begins to run low again The personal protective gear that was in dangerously short supply during the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis in the U.S. is running low again.
Politics Jul 02 Democrats say U.S. needs to address protective gear shortage Rep. James Clyburn says urgent action is needed "before this virus spins further out of control." Administration officials say that they have helped the nation boost supplies over the last several months and that most states have at least 30…
Nation May 14 Pandemic wrecks many state budgets, could trigger deep cuts Many states expect their revenue to plunge by 15% to 20% because government-ordered lockdowns have wiped out much of the economy and caused tax collections to evaporate.
Politics Apr 13 WATCH: Trump claims he has ‘total’ authority over reopening economy Governors made clear Monday they wouldn’t tolerate pressure to act before they deem it safe.
Nation Mar 27 Coronavirus deals one-two financial punch to state budgets The sharp drop in revenue could jeopardize some states' ability to provide basic services.