Jun 11 Vaccinated lawmakers get to take off their masks in House By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The news is delighting some GOP lawmakers who have been chafing at the mask-wearing requirements. Some had even flouted the rule and refused to wear a mask on the House floor, inviting fines. Continue reading
May 27 Watch 8:01 Gov. Murphy on NJ’s ‘very strong’ position to fully reopen schools by fall New Jersey, once among the states hardest hit by COVID-19, reported a little over 350 new cases Wednesday. The state's Democratic Governor, Phil Murphy, announced that many indoor masking requirements in public places will be lifted this Memorial Day weekend,… Continue watching
May 25 House GOP leaders condemn Greene over comments equating mask mandates to Holocaust By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press House Republican leaders are forcefully condemning GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia over her comments comparing House COVID-19 safety measures like masks to the treatment of Jews in Nazi Germany. Continue reading
May 24 Watch 9:30 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on infrastructure, Jan. 6 commission, election audits NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including bipartisanship on infrastructure, a commission to investigate the January 6 insurrection and efforts across the country to audit votes… Continue watching
May 12 Schools ditch student mask requirements in growing numbers By Jeff Amy, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press Where many see a continued need to protect children and teachers who aren't vaccinated against COVID-19, opponents argue that masks make students uncomfortable and mandates impinge on freedom. Continue reading
Mar 25 Arizona to lift mask mandates, reopen businesses By Associated Press The governor of Arizona is prohibiting government mask mandates and allowing bars and nightclubs shuttered for months to open their doors without restrictions. Continue reading
Mar 02 Texas becomes biggest U.S. state to lift COVID-19 mask mandate By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press The decision comes as governors across the U.S. have eased coronavirus restrictions, despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over. Continue reading
Dec 09 Tensions rise over masks as virus grips smaller U.S. cities By Heather Hollingsworth, Ryan Foley, Associated Press Public health officials in Boise, Idaho, were about to vote on a mask mandate but ended the meeting because of fears for their safety amid protests outside the building and at some of their homes. Continue reading
Oct 03 No course correction for state Republicans after Trump test By Marc Levy, Associated Press Republican governors and lawmakers in many states have followed President Donald Trump’s lead on their response to the coronavirus, declining to impose mask mandates and pushing to lift restrictions on businesses and social gatherings as swiftly as possible. Continue reading
Jul 26 Some US police resist enforcing coronavirus mask mandates By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press Lang Holland, the chief of police in tiny Marshall, Arkansas, said he thinks the threat of the coronavirus has been overstated and only wears a face mask if he’s inside a business that requires them. He doesn’t make his officers… Continue reading