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Naperville City Council authorized spending to replace their frontline firefighter PPE with PFAS-free outer shells
More than $14 million has been raised for fallen and wounded first responders through the hub
Under the law, the sale of drug paraphernalia, such as glass tubes for smoking fentanyl, is a civil infraction. But possession is not banned
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has said that if he had the authority to move the election date, he would, citing the unprecedented challenges to fair and safe voting
The three Michelin-starred restaurant, closed to the public due to COVID-19, has converted into a commissary kitchen producing 2,000 meals a day
The Republican president remains hesitant to press a unified policy, even in the face of “sobering” new projections that 100,000 to 240,000 Americans will likely succumb to the coronavirus
Mayor Eric Garcetti joins a growing list of officials now advocating for facial covering when out in public
State Rep. Bob Glanzer’s illness — which has now infected several members of his family, tragically killing one — is a stark reminder that rural communities are not immune to the pandemic
Low-income families in NYC often reside in tight quarters, with multiple families under one roof, making it far more likely these residents will ultimately contract COVID-19
The biggest chunk of money for local governments and nonprofits will pay for new medical facilities for testing and treatment
These findings complicate efforts to gain control of the pandemic and reinforce the importance of social distancing and other measures designed to stop the spread
The digital divide that disproportionately affects rural areas, African Americans, Latinos and Native Americans on tribal lands is now more burdensome than ever
The League of California Cities has asked the governor to allow cities more flexibility in the weeks ahead when it comes to complying with public records requests