New Zealand Raises Fines for People and Companies that Break COVID-19 Rules September 22, 2021 WELLINGTON – New Zealand on Friday [Sept. 17] announced higher fines of up to NZ$12,000 ($8,400) for individuals breaching coronavirus...
Kentucky Gov to Relax Virus-Related Capacity Limits on Businesses, Events May 11, 2021 By Bruce Schreiner Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday laid out the next phase for relaxing pandemic-related restrictions and said he hopes to...
As States Ease Mask Rules, Essential Workers Worry About Safety and Jobs March 10, 2021 By Leah Willingham, Anne D'Innocenzio and Michael Liedtke Leo Carney worries that bigger crowds and mask-less diners could endanger workers at the Biloxi, Mississippi, seafood restaurant where he...
Kentucky Lawmakers Pass Bills Limiting Gov’s Authority on Pandemic Restrictions January 11, 2021 By Bruce Schreiner In a stinging rebuke of the Democratic governor’s response to COVID-19, Republican lawmakers on Saturday gave final passage to bills...
Louisiana Gov. Edwards Rejects Legislation Giving Lawmakers More Emergency Power October 29, 2020 By Melinda Deslatte Gov. John Bel Edwards has vetoed the centerpiece bill of Louisiana’s just-ended special session, a measure seeking to give lawmakers...
Louisiana Governor Extends Mask Rule, Virus Restrictions to Aug. 7 July 23, 2020 By Melinda Deslatte Gov. John Bel Edwards has said that he’ll keep Louisiana’s mask mandate and business restrictions in place for at least...
Mississippi Church Suing Over Virus Restrictions Burns Down; Arson Suspected May 26, 2020 A church in Mississippi was destroyed by a suspected arson fire, about a month after its pastor filed a lawsuit...
Governor Vows ‘Consequences’ if Arkansas Theater Proceeds with Concert May 14, 2020 By Andrew DeMillo An Arkansas theater will face consequences that could be enforced by the police if it proceeds with its plan to...
Louisiana Opening Up with Fewer Virus-Related Restrictions May 13, 2020 By Melinda Deslatte and Rebecca Santana Saying Louisiana has made significant strides in combating the COVID-19 outbreak, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that he will begin...