April 8th- The Governor is also exercising his statutory authority (§ 24.2-603.1 of the Code of Virginia) to move the June primary elections from June 9, 2020 to June 23, 2020.

(Governor's Office Press release)

Local elections delayed until May 19 after Senate rejects governor's proposed move to November

"Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday he is using his authority to delay ballot day until May 19."

"The House of Delegates sided with Northam to push May elections to November, but the Senate did not.

"Voters completing a paper application may use reason 2A, “my disability or illness” to complete their form. Voters completing an online application to request an absentee ballot will need to follow the prompts and select “I have a reason or condition that prevents me from going to the polls on Election Day.” They will then have the option to choose “my disability or illness” as the reason for their request."

Virginia's May and June elections postponed to prevent coronavirus spread

WUSA 9

By Caleb Stewart | Posted: Thu 11:13 AM, Apr 23, 2020 | Updated: Thu 11:48 AM, Apr 23, 2020

"Initially, the House of Delegates voted along a slim majority not to adopt the amendment. After debate, confusion and technicalities, the amendment passed with two votes. The Senate, which accepted most budget recommendations, simply did not vote on moving May elections."

"Delegate Mark Levine, who voted to accept the amendment, said this means elections will be held in May, despite public health concerns. He suggested that since the Senate did not vote to move the elections, the senators should man the polls."

Upcoming Elections Virginia State Board of Elections

Trump & Disinfectant, COVID-19 updates

Report/Video of what he actually said- Video and transcript: Trump suggests studying disinfectant injections for coronavirus

Chicago Tribune (April 24, 2020)

Maryland emergency hotline receives more than 100 calls about disinfectant after Trump comments

Joseph Guzman in the Hill

Apr 24, 2020

"“Then I see the disinfectant, where it knocks it out in a minute. One minute. And is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning,” Trump continued. “Because you see it gets in the lungs and it does a tremendous number on the lungs. So it would be interesting to check that.”

many theories, such as the theory above, were lobbed to Deborah Birx, the Acting Ambassador for the Trump Administration to the Cronavirus.

Disinfectant CEOs as well as health officials have provided comments.

Nervous Republicans See Trump Sinking, and Taking Senate With Him (unfortunately I am not subscribed so, could not get you that info)

The NY Times

April 25, 2020

Lets not forget on April 14 Trump Halted funding to the WHO

Politico Trump halts funding to World Health Organization By Alice Miranda Ollstein (Tuesday April 14, 2020 06:33 PM EDT Updated: 04/14/2020 09:22 PM)

World News

Kim Jong Un Remains Absent on Day North Korean Media Celebrates Founding of Armed Forces by Brendan Cole

Newsweek.com (April 24, 2020)

We are not certain of his condition. Opinion is split-

He did not appear at major events

Next in line appears to be his sister

It's China & South Korea's problem- because it's South Korea's problem it then becomes a world-wide problem

We are going to learn what a regime collapse may look like in a global pandemic.

50th Earth Day

https://www.ehn.org/earth-day-2020-2645823251.html?rebelltitem=3#rebelltitem3

Why Earth Day Matters- Microplastics Found in Antarctic Sea Ice Samples for First Time, Scientists Say

EcoWatch.com (April 23, 2020)

Coronavirus spread helped by Sean Hannity's Fox show, a new study finds Zack Beauchamp in

Vox (April 22, 2020)

Coronavirus in the Community, Economics

Communities in Virginia, and throughout the US, get creative in the economic approach to the virus-

This small Virginia town is paying people patronize local restaurants. It's part of a unique coronavirus response effort. - Washington Town of Middleburg,

Biz Journals.com (Apr 23, 2020, 3:15pm EDT)

By Alex Koma – Staff Reporter, Washington Business Journal

Middleburg purchases thousands of restaurant vouchers for residents

WTOP.com (April 21, 2020)

Jeff Clabaugh | @wtopclabaugh

Gov. Newsom Announces Plan for Restaurants to Deliver 3 Meals Daily to Seniors at No Charge Daniel Villarreal

Newsweek.com (April 24, 2020)

Coronavirus Economic Confusion

Your Money: Stimulus Check Confusion? Common Questions, Answered

The NY Times (April 23, 2020)

By Reuters

Small business loans: We have the answers to your PPP questions

USA Today (April 23, 2020)

Written by Ledyard King & Paul Davidson

States Reopening?

See Which States Are Reopening and Which Are Still Shut Down

Partial Reopening

Georgia

Shelter in place in effect since April 3

"Gov. Brian Kemp went toe-to-toe with the White House and local mayors over his decision to reopen large parts of Georgia’s economy. Mr. Kemp’s plan allows gyms, hair and nail salons, bowling alleys and tattoo parlors to reopen on April 24. Starting April 27, restaurants will be allowed to resume limited dine-in service, and movie theaters and other entertainment venues will also be allowed to reopen. But Mr. Kemp, a Republican, laid out certain requirements — including screening workers for fevers — and said it would not be “business as usual.”"

Oklahoma

No stay-at-home order statewide, but other restrictions in place

"Oklahoma was among a handful of states where governors did not issue formal stay-at-home orders. Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican, lifted restrictions on businesses starting with salons, barbers and pet groomers on April 24. Restaurant dining, movie theaters, gyms, houses of worship and sporting venues are expected to reopen statewide — with certain restrictions — starting May 1."

South Carolina

Stay at home in effect since April 7

"Gov. Henry McMaster, a Republican, was among the last to issue a stay-at-home order and was also among the first to begin opening up his state, starting April 20. The reopening began with retail stores, which are under instructions to operate at 20 percent capacity."

Order Expiring April 30

Shutdown or Restricted

Extra: Light-hearted Golf, Virginia Taxes Reminder

Some desperate golfers are sneaking onto closed courses across the US

Written by Kevin Cunningham, APRIL 25, 2020

May 1st- taxes due in Virginia

Song of the Episode: Lean on Me, Bill Withers (1972)

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