Governors

Governor Desantis encourages the reopening of schools

Governors across the country are taking sides on safely reopening schools amid resurgence of Covid-19 cases.

In Brazil, Fraud Investigations Are Multiplying As Quickly As COVID-19 Is Spreading

Brazil's novel coronavirus COVID-19 cases are surging by the tens of thousands each day. What's more, CNN reports the country is contending with a parallel outbreak -- a flurry of corruption..

Rumors Of Possible 2024 White House Bid For Larry Hogan Swirl

Political scientist Dr. Mileah Kromer said Maryland’s Republican governor still polls high, one of the most popular governors in the country, but speculation of a presidential run is still too early.

To reopen schools or not

The battle over schools reopening as cases of the coronavirus grow continues to be a major concern for parents across the country. President Trump is pressuring governors to reopen schools but many..

Retail companies want mask mandate

Retail companies want masks to be mandatory everywhere. The Retail Industry Leaders Association wrote a letter to governors asking for that. They say having different rules around the country have made..

DeSantis vs. Abbott response to COVID-19 surge

Political analysts have been taking a close look at how both governors have handled the surge in cases. Both states have topped 200,000.

Trump Pushes States To Reopen Schools This Fall As Coronavirus Pandemic Rages

As the coronavirus pandemic rages across the nation, hospitals from Florida to California are nearing capacity. The news comes as President Donald Trump said he would put pressure on governors and..

Educators hope to see safety precautions before heading back to class

President Donald Trump says he will put pressure on governors to re-open schools across the county. The President made the comment in a press conference with members of his administration and education..

President Trump says he will pressure governors to reopen schools this fall

President Donald Trump said he will pressure governors to reopen schools this fall, claiming that governors could make “political statements” by refusing to reopen schools.

We will 'put pressure on governors' to open schools -Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would pressure state governors to open schools in the fall, despite a steady increase in coronavirus cases across the country.

Trump Critic and Republican Governor Eyes 2024 White House Bid

No matter the outcome of the 2020 election, Republican Governor Larry Hogan is eyeing a White House bid in 2024. Veuer’s Justin Kircher has the story.

Lone Ranger? What Trump's Position On Masks Is Costing Him Politically

As the US becomes more and more wracked with novel coronavirus COVID-19 cases, governors have begun to push for a federal mandate on wearing masks. White House officials are discussing actively..

Speaker Philip Gunn, several state legislators test positive for COVID-19

The Mississippi State Department of Health is investigating several cases of COVID-19 among lawmakers of the Mississippi Legislature.

Officials: 49% of businesses following Nevada mask mandate

Nevada officials report a 49% compliance rate of the governor's mask mandate at Nevada businesses.

Coronavirus Infections Rising, 36 States

(CNN) As Americans head into a holiday weekend in the shadow of a ravaging coronavirus pandemic, some governors are rethinking their stance on face coverings after days of record infections...

Governors Rethink Reopening Plans As Coronavirus Cases Spike Across The Country

LA County is closing beaches this weekend in response to the coronavirus pandemic, and in other states, governors are rolling back reopening plans. Tom Wait reports.

Texas and Florida Governors Reimpose Restrictions as COVID-19 Cases Spike

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ordered bars closed while placing new restrictions on other businesses.

Confirmed New COVID-19 Cases Hit All-Time High In U.S.

The number of confirmed new coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. hit an all-time high of 40,000 Friday — eclipsing the mark set during one of the deadliest stretches in late April. The resurgence..

Southern States Pause Reopening Amid Coronavirus Surge

As COVID-19 cases soar to new highs, governors of several states, including Texas, Florida and Arizona, are backtracking on their reopening plans.

CCSD discusses reopening plan

Superintendent Jesus Jara addresses additional concerns about the start of the next school year. This as the schoolboard prepares to talk about the plan at tonight's meeting.

Tri-State Travel Restrictions Take Effect

Effective today, travelers face new restrictions coming into the Tri-State Area.The governors hope this will prevent another COVID surge. CBS2's John Dias has the details.

Texas virus cases soar as Gov. Abbott faces scrutiny over reopening

As coronavirus cases rise across the country, few of America’s governors have been tested more than Greg Abbott of Texas.

New York Tri-State Area to Impose Quarantine on Travellers From COVID-19 Hotspots

The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have joined together to sustain the low COVID-19 infection rates in their states.

Tri-State Issues New Travel Rules For Visitors

Tri-State Area governors are not taking any chances as coronavirus cases continue to rise across the country. The governors announced travel restrictions for visitors from nine states. CBS2's John Dias..

Local Governors Announce Action To Prevent Coronavirus Spread From Other States

While the tri-state area seems to have the coronavirus under control, that's not the case in several other states, and local governors are acting to try to prevent a second wave; CBS2's Dick Brennan..