Governor Ralph Northam of Virginia issued a statewide “Stay at Home” order today which “takes effect immediately and will remain in place until June 10, 2020”. Governor Northam says this order is necessary “to protect the health and safety of Virginians and mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus”. “Individuals…
Trump Administration Extends ‘Stay at Home’ Guidance to April 30
March 29, 2020
In the White House’s coronavirus task force press briefing today, the Trump Administration revealed they are “extending their guidelines to April 30th”, now “asking people to stay home for another 30 days.” President Trump said the administration will be “providing a summary of [their] findings and supporting data… on Tuesday”,…
President Trump Invokes Defense Production Act on GM
March 27, 2020
President Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to “require General Motors Company to accept, perform, and prioritize contracts or orders for the number of ventilators”. To ensure “that health and medical resources needed to respond to the spread of COVID-19, including personal protective equipment and ventilators” are available for…
Congress Passes Coronavirus Economic Relief Act
March 27, 2020
The House of Representatives has approved the $2 trillion coronavirus economic aid bill, which will now go to President Trump for his confirming signature. A four-part Newtrals summary of the bill can be found in the following links: Part I Part II Part III Part IV