This is not a race.But, three are worse places to be than the middle of the pack.The top 10 states for coronavirus growth and dissipation have been named and Florida is not on either.I’m thinking that‘s a good thing.
IN A HANDBASKET may take us a while this morning.It seems the persecution of the Texas salon owner who dared to reopen has hit us the wrong way.America has stepped up large for her as have Texas officials.
New York sure knows how to look gift horses in the mouth.The state that most likely needed the most help with responding to the coronavirus decided those helpers who volunteered to face the danger need to pay state taxes!Toss out Samaritan’s Purse, tax the caregivers…what’s next, mug them on their way out of town?
Florida could be looking at a post-Labor Day start of the school year.Should they be looking at keeping distance learning as a permanent solution?
The Brevard County Commission has designated uses for the federal coronavirus relief funds the county is receiving.
Florida Today’s Isadora Rangel is with us in our 8am hour this morning.The Editorial Board recommends following NASA’s guidelines and watching our first manned launch in nearly a decade from home.It’s easier for us then it is for out-of-staters, but I’d anticipate crowds from folks within driving distance.
MEME of the Day:
I used to spin the toilet paper roll like I was on Wheel of Fortune.Now I turn it like I am cracking a safe!
THE BATTING ORDER
TOP 10 COVID-19 growth and depletion states
In a Handbasket:
America steps up for one small business owner
TX Governor and AG condemn jailing of salon owner
Coronavirus-new today:
NY knows how to kill volunteer help
20-21 school year could start after Labor Day
Brevard Commission designates coronavirus relief funds
More Coronavirus News in play:
Education: better now than pre-RONA?
Could half of US small businesses close because of THE RONA?
Feds take on states for overreaching stay at home
Brevard gym opens, closes in battle to return to work
Nobel Prize winner says lockdowns were too much
Will FL order us to get vaccines?Could they?
Maine restaurant defies order, opens restaurant
CA arrested protesters at capitol
The Usual Suspects:
Gillum PAC dropping big bucks on legal fees since hotel binge