| 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: | Core Encyclopedia Topics, 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
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: | Core Encyclopedia Topics, World Commmunity |
| Tags: | COVID-19, Global Health, Personal Wellness |
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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: | Core Encyclopedia Topics, Elections |
| 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: | Core Encyclopedia Topics, 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: | Core Encyclopedia Topics |
| 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: | Core Encyclopedia Topics, 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: | Core Encyclopedia Topics, 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, 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: | Core Encyclopedia Topics, Public Planning, Series & Special Reports |
| Tags: | COVID-19, Emergency Preparedness, Global Health, Personal Wellness |
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COVID-19 Update: All Seattle Public Schools to be closed starting March 12th, 2020
| Excerpt: | "The decision to close the district was extremely difficult," officials said. "We know that closing our schools will impact our most vulnerable families." |
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| Published at: | 1:24 PM on Wednesday, March 11th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Core Encyclopedia Topics, World Commmunity |
| Tags: | COVID-19, Global Health, Personal Wellness |
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COVID-19 Update: Governor Jay Inslee prohibits large public gatherings (250+)
| Excerpt: | “This is an unprecedented public health situation and we can’t wait until we’re in the middle of it to slow it down,” the Governor said. |
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| Published at: | 12:55 PM on Wednesday, March 11th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Breaking News, Core Encyclopedia Topics, World Commmunity |
| Tags: | COVID-19, Global Health, Personal Wellness |
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COVID-19 Update: Oregon announces that its total tally of known cases has doubled
| Excerpt: | After a brief hiatus from reporting new cases, the Beaver State has updated its tally. New cases were also detected in Washington. |
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| Published at: | 9:30 PM on Sunday, March 8th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Core Encyclopedia Topics, World Commmunity |
| Tags: | COVID-19, Global Health, Personal Wellness |
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VICTORY! Comprehensive sexual health education bill is enroute to Governor Inslee
| Excerpt: | Progress is possible, and Democrats in the Washington State Legislature have proved it by getting a bill to require CSHE across the finish line. |
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| Published at: | 7:05 PM on Saturday, March 7th, 2020 |
| Written by: | Andrew Villeneuve |
| Other Categories: | Core Encyclopedia Topics, Education, Legislative Advocacy |
| Tags: | Curriculum, Personal Wellness |
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COVID-19 Update: Idaho Governor Brad Little issues “stay at home” order for Gem Staters