KQED's The California Report Newsom To Work With Neighboring Governors to Reopen States
Apr 14, 2020
12:08
Newsom To Work With Neighboring Governors to Reopen States
At a time when President Donald Trump is claiming “total” authority over how states will reopen following the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to outline his own plan to get California moving again. Newsom says he’s coordinating with the governors of Oregon and Washington. He says they’ve agreed to a framework that lets science guide their decisions.
Reporter: Scott Shafer, KQED
Census Bureau Wants More Time to Complete Count
The Census Bureau is trying to cope with disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s asking Congress for four extra months to complete the 2020 count, but that raises concerns about accuracy.
Reporter: Tyche Hendricks, KQED
Insurance Companies Must Provide Refunds
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has ordered insurance companies to provide refunds to customers for March, April, and possibly May, if the shelter-in-place directive is extended.
Reporter: Alice Woelfle, KQED
Law Enforcement Officers Cope with Coronavirus
One of many jobs that are changing in the COVID-19 era is policing. Law enforcement officers have to enforce stay at home orders, while also keeping the peace at food banks and grocery stores. And when they do make arrests, there's a new level of danger -- the slightest touch brings with it the risk of possible transmission.
Reporter: Claire Trageser, KPBS
At a time when President Donald Trump is claiming “total” authority over how states will reopen following the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to outline his own plan to get California moving again. Newsom says he’s coordinating with the governors of Oregon and Washington. He says they’ve agreed to a framework that lets science guide their decisions.
Reporter: Scott Shafer, KQED
Census Bureau Wants More Time to Complete Count
The Census Bureau is trying to cope with disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s asking Congress for four extra months to complete the 2020 count, but that raises concerns about accuracy.
Reporter: Tyche Hendricks, KQED
Insurance Companies Must Provide Refunds
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has ordered insurance companies to provide refunds to customers for March, April, and possibly May, if the shelter-in-place directive is extended.
Reporter: Alice Woelfle, KQED
Law Enforcement Officers Cope with Coronavirus
One of many jobs that are changing in the COVID-19 era is policing. Law enforcement officers have to enforce stay at home orders, while also keeping the peace at food banks and grocery stores. And when they do make arrests, there's a new level of danger -- the slightest touch brings with it the risk of possible transmission.
Reporter: Claire Trageser, KPBS
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