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08.28.20

Governor Newsom Announces New Blueprint for Economic Recovery

On Friday, August 28, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new and simpler four-tiered classification system, the Blueprint for a Safer Economy to evaluate regional and business sector health risk and guide counties as they reopen businesses closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


08.21.20

NYS Office of Mental Health Streamlines Application Approvals for Telemental Health Services

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to widespread efforts by state agencies across the country to increase the ability of practitioners to provide services using telehealth.


08.14.20

First Quarter State Budget Fiscal Plan Update

On August 13, the New York State Division of Budget (NYSDOB) released its first-quarter (Q1) updates to the state fiscal year (SFY) 2020-21 financial plan, providing some of the first clear indicators of the state’s financial position as it navigates the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic ...


08.13.20

Before the Storm: Anticipating the Wave of Federal Investigations Following COVID-19

In the early weeks of the COVID-19 public health crisis, the federal government prioritized a swift response to the economic impact of the novel coronavirus, including several pieces of legislation that sought to infuse cash into vulnerable businesses—including millions of small businesses.


08.07.20

Governor Cuomo Announces Compliant School Districts Permitted to Open

This morning, Governor Cuomo announced that under current infection rates and conditions, school districts in compliance with New York State Department of Health (DOH) and State Education Department (SED) guidance would be permitted to open, should the individual districts choose to do so.


08.05.20

CARES, HEROES and HEALS, Oh My! Phase 5 Federal Funding Developments

As the country continues to suffer from the health and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, congressional Democrats and Republicans and the White House are still worlds apart on the next phase of much-needed relief legislation.


08.05.20

L.A. County to Issue Temporary Permits for Outdoor Businesses

On Tuesday, August 4, 2020, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion, brought by supervisors Kathryn Barger and Janice Hahn, to create a permitting program for hair salons, barbershops and personal care establishments to operate outdoors and on public streets, in rights-of-way, ...


08.04.20

California Releases “Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening”

On Monday, August 3, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom released the Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening to help employers “plan and prepare for reopening” businesses.


07.31.20

Takeaways From New York State’s June 23 Democratic Primaries

The final results from the June 23 primaries are just being certified this week by the New York City Board of Elections, over a month after the primary was held.


07.31.20

Full New York Public Health and Health Planning Council Reconvenes Virtually

On July 30, 2020, the Committee on Codes, Regulations and Legislation of the Public Health and Health Planning Council (PHHPC) and the full council met.