While the Command’s authority applies only to governmental bodies, its creation signals a shift in how the state organizes its cybersecurity posture. This new law may have practical implications for vendors, contractors and...more
The incoming Biden Administration promises a more nationalized approach to combatting the COVID-19 public health crisis, plus a large economic stimulus response focused on unemployment, paid leave, state and local government...more
11/12/2020
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DC residents must stay at home until May 15, 2020; essential businesses face increasing social distancing requirements.
Mayor Bowser extends DC’s Stay at Home Order to May 15, 2020, and the order now includes non-residents...more
Mayor Bowser orders Washington, DC, residents to stay at home except to perform essential activities and business.
DC Mayor Bowser orders residents to stay at home except to perform “essential activities” from April 1 –...more
Governor Northam issues a statewide stay-at-home order and keeps nonessential businesses closed until June 10, 2020.
By executive order, Virginia Gov. Northam issued a statewide stay-at-home order until June 10, 2020.
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The Coronavirus response is testing the limits of overlapping jurisdiction in the public health arena.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, state and local governments with sometimes overlapping jurisdiction are overlaying a quilt of...more
The 2018 Midterm Election played out as most poll forecasters speculated. Although several races have yet to be decided, Republicans have retained control of the Senate, but lost at least 29 seats, allowing the Democrats to...more
11/8/2018
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