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Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery. Today we look at:
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Changes in coronavirus restrictions in Idaho
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The return of unemployment work requirements in Indiana
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COVID-19 policy changes from this time last year
We are committed to keeping you updated on everything from mask requirements to vaccine-related policies. We will keep you abreast of major developments—especially those affecting your daily life. Want to know what we covered yesterday? Click here. |
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Since our last edition
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What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here.
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Idaho (Republican trifecta):
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Gov. Brad Little (R) announced the state will stop participating in federal pandemic unemployment programs beginning June 19.
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Idaho entered Stage 4 of reopening May 11. The stage lifts all suggestions on gathering sizes. It also ends seating-only restrictions for restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. To read the full guidance, click here.
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Indiana (Republican trifecta): On Tuesday, May 11, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) issued an order reinstating the requirement that people on unemployment insurance submit weekly reports showing they’ve been actively looking for work. The requirement takes effect June 1. Holcomb waived the job search requirement at the start of the pandemic.
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Kansas (divided government): Gov. Laura Kelly (D) announced all state government offices will return to in-person operations starting June 13. Masks will still be required in state buildings.
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Missouri (Republican trifecta): Gov. Mike Parson (R) announced the state will stop participating in pandemic-related federal unemployment benefit programs starting June 12.
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New York (Democratic trifecta):
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Eight pop-up vaccination sites are open at MTA stations from May 12-16. The sites offer Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Locations include Penn Station, Grand Central Terminal, and Broadway Junction. For a full list of the sites, click here. Each site can accept up to 300 walk-ups per day and offer free seven-day metro cards, Long Island Railroad tickets, or Metro-North tickets to recipients.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced the state’s and New York City’s public university systems will require vaccinations for Fall 2021 in-person classes. Cuomo encouraged private colleges to require vaccines.
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Oregon (Democratic trifecta):
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Gov. Kate Brown (D) announced Risk Level restrictions will end once 70% of residents 16 and older statewide receive at least one dose of a vaccine. Masks and social distancing will still be required, but all other health requirements will be lifted.
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Brown also said counties can move to Lower Risk restrictions starting May 21 if at least 65% of county residents 16 and older have received at least one vaccine dose and they “submit a complete plan to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) which details how the county will close the equity gaps in their vaccination efforts.”
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Pennsylvania (divided government): Gov. Tom Wolf (D) announced indoor limits for events and gatherings (like fairs, festivals, and concerts) will expand to 50% occupancy starting May 17. Outdoor occupancy limits for events and gatherings will expand to 75%.
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South Carolina (Republican trifecta): Gov. Henry McMaster (R) signed an executive order that allows parents to choose whether their children wear a mask in public schools. The order prohibits any local government, state agency, or state employee from requiring proof of vaccination to access government services or facilities. The order also prohibits local governments from using the state’s coronavirus emergency order as a basis for mask mandates.
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Tennessee (Republican trifecta): On Tuesday, May 11, Gov. Bill Lee (R) announced the state will stop participating in federal pandemic unemployment programs beginning July 3.
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Wyoming (Republican trifecta): On Monday, May 11, Gov. Mark Gordon (R) announced the state will stop participating in federal pandemic unemployment programs beginning June 19.
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This time last year: Wednesday, May 13, 2020
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The first case of COVID-19 in the U.S. was confirmed on Jan. 21, 2020. But it wasn’t until March when the novel coronavirus upended life for most Americans. Throughout March and April, many states issued stay-at-home orders, closed schools, restricted travel, and changed election dates. Many of those policies remain in place today. Each week, we’ll look back at some of the defining policy responses of the early coronavirus pandemic.
Here's what happened this time last year. To see a list of all policy changes in each category, click the links below.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020:
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Stay-at-home orders:
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm overstepped her authority when she extended the state's stay-at-home order through May 26 on behalf of Gov. Tony Evers (D). The ruling invalidated all statewide coronavirus restrictions.
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Election changes:
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South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster (R) signed into law a bill allowing any eligible South Carolina voter to request an absentee ballot for the state's June 9, 2020, primary and subsequent runoff elections.
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