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November 19, 2020

Nebraska ex-bar employee seeks donations after firing over video of maskless Gov. Ricketts: reports

A Nebraska woman was fired this week after posting video that showed Gov. Pete Ricketts maskless amid the coronavirus pandemic, celebrating on Election Night at the bar where the woman worked.

November 16, 2020

Governors bring back severe coronavirus lockdowns, tighten restrictions as cases hit record highs

The lockdowns include some of the most draconian measures from earlier this year, putting severe restrictions on where Americans can go, how they can worship and even whom they can see.

November 15, 2020

Live Updates: Oregon, New Mexico order lockdowns, as coronavirus cases surge across US

Governors in Oregon and New Mexico issued orders for tighter measures in the face of spiking coronavirus cases, including near-lockdown conditions.

November 13, 2020

Inslee urges Washington residents to avoid holiday gatherings, doesn't rule out new coronavirus restrictions

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and his wife Trudi urged the state's residents Thursday to avoid gatherings and limit holiday travel plans amid an alarming spike in coronavirus cases.

November 11, 2020

Biden wants mask mandate in every state to fight coronavirus — but these governors won't commit

President-elect Joe Biden has laid out several ways to combat the coronavirus at the beginning of his term, including working with state and local leaders to enact a national mask mandate -- but for now, not every state has committed to help.

November 7, 2020

Illinois Gov. Pritzker self-isolating after possible coronavirus exposure

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker began isolating Friday after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus, his office said.

October 29, 2020

Wisconsin governor calls for National Guard to assist at polls: reports

About 400 members of the National Guard will be deployed in Wisconsin to compensate for any shortages of poll workers in the state for Tuesday’s presidential election, Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday.

October 14, 2020

Wisconsin judge blocks Gov. Tony Evers' coronavirus order limiting bar, restaurant capacities

A Wisconsin judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked an order from Gov. Tony Evers' administration limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants and other indoor places, a move that comes as the state breaks records for new coronavirus cases, deaths and hospitalizations.

October 13, 2020

California recommends virtual Halloween celebrations, skip trick-or-treating, state officials say

California is proposing safer ways to celebrate Halloween this year- and trick-or-treating is not included. In its latest health and safety guidelines, state officials are discouraging Californians from partaking in traditional holiday activities in order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. 

October 13, 2020

Texas’ Abbott praises court ruling reinstating 1 ballot drop box per county

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday morning touted a victory in a court battle over his proclamation that each county in the state can only have one location for people to drop off their mail-in ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 election, even as the court admonished the governor for his efforts to expand voting opportunities without consulting the state legislature.