Masks, separated slots, more cleaning once casinos reopen
Things are likely to be much different for gamblers returning to U.S. casinos whenever they reopen By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press April 28, 2020, 3:07 PM 4 min read 4…
The US reopening is coming, but ‘normal’ is still a ways off
NEW YORK — Everyone wants to know: When, oh when, will it go back to normal? As some governors across the United States begin to ease restrictions imposed to stop…
CDC compiles new guidelines to help organizations reopen
WASHINGTON — Businesses should close break rooms. Restaurants should consider disposable menus and plates. Schools should have students eat lunch in their classrooms. These are some of the recommendations offered…
Virginia juvenile detention center new coronavirus hotspot
Coronavirus has erupted inside a juvenile detention center in Virginia where officials said Friday 25 kids tested positive April 18, 2020, 8:53 PM 3 min read 3 min read Share…
Virus fuels pot industry’s push for online sales, delivery
Colorado has made online sales of recreational marijuana legal during the coronavirus pandemic, fulfilling one of the pot industry’s biggest wishes By THOMAS PEIPERT Associated Press April 13, 2020, 9:30…
Trump says it’s his call when to ease virus rules, not govs’
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump claimed the authority Monday to decide how and when to reopen the economy after weeks of tough social distancing guidelines aimed at fighting the new…
Virginia gov seeks to delay minimum wage hike due to virus
Citing economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has proposed an amendment to a bill increasing the state’s minimum wage that would delay its implementation several…
Hogan, Cuomo call for additional $500B in aid to states
Governors Larry Hogan of Maryland and Andrew Cuomo of New York issued a bipartisan call Saturday for an additional $500 billion in federal aid for U.S. states and territories dealing…
Puerto Rico extends lockdown to May to fight COVID-19
Puerto Rico’s governor has announced that the U.S. territory will remain on lockdown until May 3 to curb coronavirus cases, marking one of the strictest measures taken in a U.S.…
Virginia governor signs gun-control bills into law
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has signed several new gun restrictions he championed during this year’s legislative session, cementing gains by gun control advocates they hope will serve as a “blueprint”…