By Yeganeh Torbati, ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. As President Donald Trump publicly bashed the World Health Organization over its response to the coronavirus pandemic last week, American aid officials tried…

By Edgar Walters, The Texas Tribune April 16, 2020 “Texas requests federal funding to cover coronavirus testing for the uninsured” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Texas…

Mike Moen, Public News Service – IA DES MOINES, Iowa – The temporary closing of meat-processing plants has raised concerns over food supplies during the pandemic. But in states like Iowa and South Dakota, they also renew demands for worker safety. At least two plants in Iowa suspended operations after…

By Kristen Doerer for ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. At the end of March, the federal government passed a $2.2 trillion bipartisan emergency coronavirus relief package, offering some of the most…

By Edgar Walters, The Texas Tribune April 17, 2020 “Medical offices are struggling during the pandemic. Texas health officials are proposing a $334 million lifeline.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune April 17, 2020 “Gov. Greg Abbott relaxes ban on nonessential medical procedures, says courts will decide if abortions can proceed” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune April 17, 2020 “Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces team to restart the economy, loosens some restrictions” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Maverick County Judge David R. Saucedo announced at a joint press conference with Eagle Pass Mayor Luis E. Sifuentes held on April 16, 2020 that the Texas Department of State Health Services in Austin, Texas notified the County that…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Maverick County Hospital District (MCHD) Chief Executive Officer Alma Martinez issued an open letter to the community on April 16, 2020 denying a published report in a local news media Facebook Page alleging that an employee of the District…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Maverick County Judge David R. Saucedo and Eagle Pass Mayor Luis E. Sifuentes announced at their joint press conference on April 16, 2020 regarding the COVID-19 pandemic that local governmental entities are working closely with the Maverick County Hospital District…