May 14 States, tribe seek to suspend coal sales on U.S. lands By Matthew Brown, Associated Press A coalition of U.S. states, environmentalists and an American Indian tribe are seeking to revive a moratorium on coal sales from public lands in the West. Continue reading
May 14 Puerto Rico to spend $2B to fight COVID-19 as concerns grow over allocation By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Wanda Vázquez said Thursday that $300 million will be used in part to increase testing, expand contact tracing and help the unemployed affected by a lockdown imposed in mid-March. Many Puerto Ricans also worry that the newest funds available will… Continue reading
May 14 Virus tests hospitals in pockets of U.S. as some states reopen By Michael Kunzelman, Regina Garcia Cano, Morgan Lee, Associated Press Coronavirus outbreaks are testing the public health networks in pockets of the U.S., while some states prepare to lift lockdown measures, seeing signs of progress. Continue reading
May 14 WATCH: Trump speaks after touring medical equipment distribution center By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Trump is expected to speak after touring a medical equipment distribution center in Pennsylvania on May 14. Continue reading
May 14 Pandemic wrecks many state budgets, could trigger deep cuts By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
May 14 Dubai airport CEO: Global travel still up in air over virus By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The CEO of the world's busiest airport for international travel wants to get the globe flying again, but even he acknowledges everything remains up in the air during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
May 14 36 million have sought U.S. unemployment aid since virus hit By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions. Continue reading
May 14 Despite ongoing pandemic, Republicans aren't ready for another round of aid By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Republicans surveying the economic wreckage of the pandemic aren't ready for another round of coronavirus aid, instead urging a "pause."… Continue reading
May 13 Wisconsin Supreme Court blocks Evers' stay-home extension By Todd Richmond, Associated Press The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that Gov. Tony Evers' administration overstepped its authority when it extended the governor's stay-at-home order until May 26. Continue reading
May 13 WATCH: Michigan governor gives coronavirus update By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading