The new economic data shows a growing slowdown, underscoring the need for another stimulus package. But fights within the party between Republican senators over deficit spending are slowing down legislation and will make the overall bill smaller than it should be. WASHINGTON, DC – July 20: Senate Majority Leader Mitch …
Read More »New record number of cases in Missouri
As COVID-19 continues to spread, KOMU 8 will continue to update you on community impacts. You can find a active map of confirmed COVID-19 cases county by county here, COVID-19 cases in Missouri broken down by county. Previous coverage: Updates for Wednesday July 22 will be available below: 4 pm …
Read More »Arizona eviction ban will end when heat and infections skyrocket
Housing advocacy groups have joined lawmakers in pressuring the Arizona governor to extend his coronavirus-related moratorium on evictions By ANITA SNOW Associated Press July 15, 2020 7:20 PM 4 min read PHOENIX – Arizona housing advocacy groups have teamed up with lawmakers to pressure Gov. Doug Ducey to extend his …
Read More »Area experiencing ‘increase’ in COVID-19 cases
MARINETTE, Wis. (WBAY) – Marinette County officials say they are experiencing an increase in the number of coronavirus cases in the area. According to county officials, during the first months of the pandemic, there was an average of one or two cases per week, however, in the last month, that …
Read More »Coronavirus updates: new virus strain may spread faster
Chicago, Pennsylvania now has quarantines for travelers from more than a dozen states. Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a face-covering mandate statewide. Several Secret Service agents tested positive before Vice President Pence’s trip to Arizona. There is a new strain of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, and health experts say …
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