CDC adds six more symptoms for coronavirus
General Assembly rejects Gov. Northam's proposal to delay May elections (WHSV 3) Wednesday, April 22.
It was a particularly interesting session in that eileen filler-corn fainted at the Close of the Delegates' Session.
Virginia House Speaker Filler-Corn appears to faint during veto session, returns to work after an hour
By MEL LEONOR
Richmond Times-Dispatch ( Apr 22, 2020)
April 24th- May elections moved to May 19th, citing his statutory authority but no specific code.
(Governor's Office Press release)
April 8th- The Governor is also exercising his statutory authority (§ 24.2-603.1 of the Code of Virginia) to move the June primary elections from June 9, 2020 to June 23, 2020.
(Governor's Office Press release)
Local elections delayed until May 19 after Senate rejects governor's proposed move to November
"Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday he is using his authority to delay ballot day until May 19."
"The House of Delegates sided with Northam to push May elections to November, but the Senate did not.
"Voters completing a paper application may use reason 2A, “my disability or illness” to complete their form. Voters completing an online application to request an absentee ballot will need to follow the prompts and select “I have a reason or condition that prevents me from going to the polls on Election Day.” They will then have the option to choose “my disability or illness” as the reason for their request."
Virginia's May and June elections postponed to prevent coronavirus spread
WUSA 9
By Caleb Stewart | Posted: Thu 11:13 AM, Apr 23, 2020 | Updated: Thu 11:48 AM, Apr 23, 2020
"Initially, the House of Delegates voted along a slim majority not to adopt the amendment. After debate, confusion and technicalities, the amendment passed with two votes. The Senate, which accepted most budget recommendations, simply did not vote on moving May elections."
"Delegate Mark Levine, who voted to accept the amendment, said this means elections will be held in May, despite public health concerns. He suggested that since the Senate did not vote to move the elections, the senators should man the polls."
Trump & Disinfectant, COVID-19 updates
Report/Video of what he actually said- Video and transcript: Trump suggests studying disinfectant injections for coronavirus
Chicago Tribune (April 24, 2020)
Maryland emergency hotline receives more than 100 calls about disinfectant after Trump comments
Joseph Guzman in the Hill
Apr 24, 2020
"“Then I see the disinfectant, where it knocks it out in a minute. One minute. And is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning,” Trump continued. “Because you see it gets in the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs. So it would be interesting to check that.”
many theories, such as the theory above, were lobbed to Deborah Birx, the Acting Ambassador for the Trump Administration to the Cronavirus.
Disinfectant CEOs as well as health officials have provided comments.
Lets not forget on April 14, 2020 Trump Halted funding to the WHO
Politico Trump halts funding to World Health Organization By Alice Miranda Ollstein (Tuesday April 14, 2020 06:33 PM EDT Updated: 04/14/2020 09:22 PM)
World News
Kim Jong Un Remains Absent on Day North Korean Media Celebrates Founding of Armed Forces by Brendan Cole
Newsweek.com (April 24, 2020)
50th Earth Day
https://www.ehn.org/earth-day-2020-2645823251.html?rebelltitem=3#rebelltitem3
Why Earth Day Matters- Microplastics Found in Antarctic Sea Ice Samples for First Time, Scientists Say
EcoWatch.com (April 23, 2020)
Coronavirus in the Community, Economics
Communities in Virginia, and throughout the US, get creative in the economic approach to the virus-
This small Virginia town is paying people patronize local restaurants. It's part of a unique coronavirus response effort. - Washington Town of Middleburg,
Biz Journals.com (Apr 23, 2020, 3:15pm EDT)
By Alex Koma – Staff Reporter, Washington Business Journal
Middleburg purchases thousands of restaurant vouchers for residents
WTOP.com (April 21, 2020)
Jeff Clabaugh | @wtopclabaugh
Gov. Newsom Announces Plan for Restaurants to Deliver 3 Meals Daily to Seniors at No Charge Daniel Villarreal
Newsweek.com (April 24, 2020)
Coronavirus Economic Confusion
Your Money: Stimulus Check Confusion? Common Questions, Answered
The NY Times (April 23, 2020)
By Reuters
Small business loans: We have the answers to your PPP questions
USA Today (April 23, 2020)
Written by Ledyard King & Paul Davidson
States Reopening?
See Which States Are Reopening and Which Are Still Shut Down
Partial Reopening
Georgia
Shelter in place in effect since April 3
"Gov. Brian Kemp went toe-to-toe with the White House and local mayors over his decision to reopen large parts of Georgia’s economy. Mr. Kemp’s plan allows gyms, hair and nail salons, bowling alleys and tattoo parlors to reopen on April 24. Starting April 27, restaurants will be allowed to resume limited dine-in service, and movie theaters and other entertainment venues will also be allowed to reopen. But Mr. Kemp, a Republican, laid out certain requirements — including screening workers for fevers — and said it would not be “business as usual.”"
Oklahoma
No stay-at-home order statewide, but other restrictions in place
"Oklahoma was among a handful of states where governors did not issue formal stay-at-home orders. Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican, lifted restrictions on businesses starting with salons, barbers and pet groomers on April 24. Restaurant dining, movie theaters, gyms, houses of worship and sporting venues are expected to reopen statewide — with certain restrictions — starting May 1."
South Carolina
Stay at home in effect since April 7
"Gov. Henry McMaster, a Republican, was among the last to issue a stay-at-home order and was also among the first to begin opening up his state, starting April 20. The reopening began with retail stores, which are under instructions to operate at 20 percent capacity."
Extra: Light-hearted Golf, Virginia Taxes Reminder
Some desperate golfers are sneaking onto closed courses across the US
Written by Kevin Cunningham, APRIL 25, 2020
May 1st- taxes due in Virginia
Song of the Episode: Lean on Me, Bill Withers (1972)
Album: Still Bill
