House votes to end Covid public health emergency

[ad_1] Still, the disclosure that Biden plans to wind down the emergencies might have helped shore up the Democratic vote. The final tally was 220-210, with no member crossing party lines. Republicans, who know the bill has no chance of being enacted with Biden in the White House, said theirContinue Reading

Covid emergency’s end will mean new costs, hassles

[ad_1] Key changes Americans can expect: — Many will have to pay for Covid-19 vaccines, tests and treatments. People without health insurance will have to pay out of pocket, while those with private plans could see more costs depending on the terms of their insurance. Insurers typically cover the costsContinue Reading

Biden to end Covid health emergency declarations in May

[ad_1] Lifting the health emergency could also mean the abrupt termination of Title 42, a health policy reinstated during the Trump administration in March 2020 at the beginning of the Covid pandemic and used to shut down the southern border. The authority gave border officials the ability to rapidly “expel”Continue Reading

Murphy administration bought eight new SUVs — at a cost of $521K — with federal Covid funds

[ad_1] The budget, however, did require the administration to detail the spending to JBOC. “NJSP is responsible for the security and transportation of State officials, including the Governor and Lieutenant Governor,” the Department of the Treasury memo states. “As part of their many responsibilities, these officials provide leadership and lendContinue Reading