| Excerpt: | The legislation now goes to the United States House of Representatives for further consideration. It is backed by Donald Trump. |
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| Published at: | 10:30 PM on Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Legislative Advocacy, National Defense |
| Tags: | 2019-2020 Coronavirus Pandemic, Budgeting, Disaster Recovery, Fiscal Responsibility, U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes |
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U.S. Senate unanimously adopts gargantuan $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue package
COVID-19 Update: Idaho Governor Brad Little issues “stay at home” order for Gem Staters
| Excerpt: | Idaho's Republican governor has has come under fierce and withering fire in recent days for an inadequate response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Now he's scrambling to respond. |
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| Published at: | 3:23 PM on Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Healthcare, World Commmunity |
| Tags: | 2019-2020 Coronavirus Pandemic, COVID-19, Global Health, Personal Wellness |
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COVID-19 Update: Governors Jay Inslee and Kate Brown issue stay-at-home orders
| Excerpt: | Washington Governor Jay Inslee and Oregon Governor Kate Brown today issued so-called "stay at home" orders that build on their earlier orders prohibiting large public gatherings, closing schools, and closing restaurants and bars. |
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| Published at: | 9:30 PM on Monday, March 23rd, 2020 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Healthcare, World Commmunity |
| Tags: | 2019-2020 Coronavirus Pandemic, COVID-19, Global Health, Personal Wellness |
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COVID-19 fallout: Metro abandons August levy proposal; transit agencies reduce service
| Excerpt: | Metro's March 2020 service restructure will go ahead, amidst short-term cuts to service due to COVID-19 and the economic calamity the pandemic has brought about. |
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| Published at: | 8:30 AM on Saturday, March 21st, 2020 |
| Written by: | Bobby Aiyer |
| Other Categories: | Public Planning |
| Tags: | 2019-2020 Coronavirus Pandemic, Transportation |
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COVID-19 Update: Governor Jay Inslee holds off on “shelter in place” order… for now
| Excerpt: | The governors of Washington and Oregon are weighing whether to issue stay-at-home/"shelter-in-place" orders. Pressure on them to do so is mounting. |
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| Published at: | 10:59 PM on Friday, March 20th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Healthcare, World Commmunity |
| Tags: | COVID-19, Global Health, Personal Wellness |
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Elizabeth Warren proposes conditions for bailouts of big firms due to COVID-19 impacts
| Excerpt: | The senior United States Senator from Massachusetts says it would be irresponsible to offer federal aid with no conditions, as Congress unwisely did twelve years ago. |
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| Published at: | 11:44 AM on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Legislative Advocacy, World Commmunity |
| Tags: | Disaster Recovery, Ethical Business, Fiscal Responsibility, Global Health |
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Ohio’s 2020 primary to be postponed, in defiance of state court ruling
| Excerpt: | Governor Mike DeWine has ordered Ohio's polls to close tomorrow over COVID-19 fears, defying a judge's ruling from earlier in the day. |
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| Published at: | 11:11 PM on Monday, March 16th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
| Other Categories: | Elections, Healthcare |
| Tags: | Fair Elections, Personal Wellness, US-Pres |
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Tim Eyman tries to defend his irresponsible behavior during coronavirus pandemic
| Excerpt: | The scammer and disgraced initiative purveyor has released a lengthy commentary about the evolving government response to COVID-19. |
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| Published at: | 8:30 AM on Monday, March 16th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Healthcare, World Commmunity |
| Tags: | Global Health, Personal Wellness |
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Scammer Tim Eyman urges elderly followers to party like there’s no coronavirus pandemic
| Excerpt: | The notorious con man exhorted people to congregate with him on Whidbey Island and drink Corona beer. |
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| Published at: | 1:26 PM on Saturday, March 14th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Healthcare |
| Tags: | Global Health, Permanent Defense, Personal Wellness, WA-Gov |
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COVID-19 Update: U.S. House passes Families First Coronavirus Response Act in 1 AM vote
| Excerpt: | Good news: The United States House of Representatives has approved a sweeping bill that will help families respond to the worst public health crisis in a century. |
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| Published at: | 10:30 PM on Friday, March 13th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Healthcare, Legislative Advocacy, World Commmunity |
| Tags: | Budgeting, COVID-19, Disaster Recovery, Global Health, Personal Wellness, U.S. House Roll Call Votes |
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2020 Washington State Legislature adjourns Sine Die after upping COVID-19 response
| Excerpt: | Lawmakers are heading home from Olympia after concluding a sixty day, even-numbered year regular session. |
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| Published at: | 8:45 PM on Thursday, March 12th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Healthcare, Legislative Advocacy |
| Tags: | Budgeting, Fiscal Responsibility, Personal Wellness, Sine Die |
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DNC makes drastic changes to March 15th presidential debate due to COVID-19 fears
| Excerpt: | The Democratic National Committee has moved the location of the eleventh Democratic presidential debate, due to the spreading coronavirus pandemic |
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| Published at: | 8:20 PM on Thursday, March 12th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Ruairi Vaughan |
| Other Categories: | Elections, Events, Healthcare, Party Politics |
| Tags: | 2019-2020 Coronavirus Pandemic, Democratic Presidential Debates, US-Pres |
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COVID-19 Update: Torrent of bad news caps absolutely surreal day in the Pacific NW
| Excerpt: | Get the latest bad news on the novel coronavirus in this mega-update, packed with useful resources, videos, and links. |
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| Published at: | 10:30 PM on Wednesday, March 11th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Healthcare, Public Planning, Series & Special Reports |
| Tags: | COVID-19, Emergency Preparedness, Global Health, Personal Wellness |
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Another loss for Tim Eyman: Judge rules injunction against I‑976 shall remain in place