Coronavirus

The coronavirus is adding to strains bearing down on the city that serves as home to Southern Illinois University's flagship campus.

In a special session that starts Monday, the Tennessee General Assembly will decide whether to offer limited liability protection from coronavirus claims from employees.

The board re-elected Sisk as MSRB chair amid the pandemic and an ongoing search for a new CEO.

Brown convened the special session for budget talks, but also anticipated talk on policy items, like police reform.

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Republican opponents of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposal to borrow up to $9.9 billion for offsetting COVID-19-related revenue losses argued before the state’s highest court Wednesday the state’s constitution and past legal precedent should prevent the plan from proceeding.

Illinois in the spring cut its fiscal 2020 and 2021 revenue estimates by more than $7 billion due to the pandemic.

Oklahoma returned to a positive trend in tax receipts in July, but Treasurer Randy McDaniel cautions that troublesome signs remain.

Sources say compromises on top line issues like unemployment insurance spells a higher likelihood for a COVID-19 relief bill to pass and more aid to state and local governments.

Small businesses make up 98% of businesses in the city, and its coffers have taken a huge hit during the pandemic.