by Nicole Girten and Henry Ren | Jul 24, 2020 | Featured, Politics
When asked to describe what fundraising has been like during a pandemic, first-time Democratic congressional candidate Kimberly Walker did not miss a beat: “Hard.” Across the board, donations surged in competitive congressional races despite the...
by Amy Sokolow | Jul 24, 2020 | Coronavirus, Featured
Teachers, medical professionals and school administrators alike agreed Thursday that schools should make every effort to reopen in fall for at least some in-person instruction. But they also agreed that billions in federal funds are needed to help schools reopen...
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by Megan Sauer | Jul 24, 2020 | Environment, Featured
Even before consequences of COVID-19 threatened Americans’ financial security, U.S. farmers and ranchers recognized they could protect the environment and save money by transitioning to renewable energy sources. But initial prices and the cost of maintenance are...
by Shirin Ali | Jul 24, 2020 | Featured, Politics
States across the country are grappling with how to run primaries and the November general election while dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, a task one voting expert told a Senate committee on Wednesday would require another $3.6 billion in federal aid. During the...
by Anabel Mendoza | Jul 24, 2020 | Featured, Immigration
In early July, Frederick leaders announced a roughly $3 million COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program to help county and city residents meet their rent payments and avoid eviction. But, the program has received fewer applications than anticipated, totaling...
by Nicole Girten | Jul 23, 2020 | Campaign2020, Featured
Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer said Wednesday that the county was given a total just over $1 million in funds from the CARES Act and the county to spend on ensuring safe elections in August and November. However, he’s not sure he can stretch...
