coronavirus
Access to Telemedicine Should Be Permanent
Telemedicine should be permanent beyond the coronavirus pandemic.
The Federal Government Needs to Hold States Accountable for Relief Spending
It is important for the federal government to hold states accountable for coronavirus relief spending.
Top 21 Issues for States in 2021
As states prepare for their legislative sessions, CAGW suggests states should focus on these 21 critical issues.
Gov. Ralph Northam Signs Legislation Extending Telemedicine to Help Virginians
Governor Northam (D) signed two bills which would allow medical services to be provided through telemedicine in Virginia.
Now Is the Time for Occupational Licensing Reform
During the coronavirus pandemic, states have made changes in occupational licensing laws. However, it is important to discuss reform outside of the pandemic.
States Have Varied Responses to Unemployment Benefits
State have different responses to the future of unemployment benefits.
States Should Not Get More Coronavirus Relief Funds
A Treasury Department interim report shows that state and local governments have spent less than a quarter of the $150 billion Coronavirus Relief Fund.
Congress Must Protect Gig Economy Workers
Congress must protect gig economy workers in the next COVID-19 relief package.
How States are Reopening Schools
Many governors have been formulating different plans to reopen schools in the fall.
California’s Housing Bill Will Plague the State’s Budget for Years
SB 1410 in California plans to let tenants life rent-free and force taxpayers to provide landlord relief.
FHWA Lifts Unnecessary Regulation Barring Food Trucks from Vending at Rest Stops
The on-going COVID-19 pandemic presents essential workers with new challenges every day.
The Lack of Federal Privacy Policy Causes Inconsistency with Tracing Apps
Many states have adopted contact tracing, but there are concerns with the lack of federal privacy policy.
