State or local control? Kansas bill would mandate full in-person learning FoxAdam PolaskiFebruary 17, 2021Education, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, COVID-19
Parson says some local officials overstepped their boundaries with COVID restrictions FoxAdam PolaskiFebruary 5, 2021COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, Missouri
Fight over in-person learning and education funding continues in Tennessee FoxAdam PolaskiJanuary 25, 2021Tennessee, Education
Tennessee doctors call on legislature to enact statewide mask mandate; find support in legislature FoxAdam PolaskiJanuary 12, 2021Tennessee, Masks, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will not allow any local government "to lock people down" FoxAdam PolaskiJanuary 8, 2021Florida, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Group calls for more access to paid leave, affordable housing amid pandemic in Tennessee FoxAdam PolaskiJanuary 6, 2021Tennessee, Housing, COVID-19
Tennessee governor won't change position on mask mandate regardless of who's president FoxAdam PolaskiNovember 10, 2020Tennessee, COVID-19, Masks, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Governor DeSantis considering return to classroom for all students FoxAdam PolaskiOctober 31, 2020Florida, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, Education
Gov. Lee extends Tennessee State of Emergency due to surge in COVID-19 cases FoxAdam PolaskiOctober 30, 2020Tennessee, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Only 1 of the state's 10 biggest counties has said it will reopen bars next week FoxAdam PolaskiOctober 9, 2020Texas, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, COVID-19
Box Elder County parents call for an end to mask mandate in schools FoxAdam PolaskiSeptember 17, 2020Masks, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, COVID-19, Education
Gov. Polis allows CHSAA, school districts to start fall sports FoxAdam PolaskiSeptember 16, 2020Colorado, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, Education
42 PA reps sign letter to Dept. of Health, expressing frustration with school mask mandate FoxAdam PolaskiAugust 24, 2020Pennsylvania, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Michigan House approves 'Return to Learn' education bills, sends legislation to governor FoxAdam PolaskiAugust 17, 2020Michigan, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, Education
Lansing lawmakers announce agreement for new school year on Return to Learn; approved by Senate FoxAdam PolaskiAugust 15, 2020Michigan, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, COVID-19, Education
No statewide mask mandate, but local governments can implement them without Gov. Herbert's blessing FoxAdam PolaskiAugust 6, 2020Utah, COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control
Trump vs. states and schools: Political pressure despite local control FoxAdam PolaskiJuly 10, 2020COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, National, Education
The Utah State Legislature will take up dozens of potential bills reacting to COVID-19 FoxAdam PolaskiMay 14, 2020Utah, COVID-19
Lancaster County elected officials unveil plan to reopen county FoxAdam PolaskiMay 10, 2020COVID-19, Reopening States During Coronavirus + Local Control, Pennsylvania