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COVID-19 aid starts flowing to tribes after weeks of confusion

More than a month after Congress OK’d $8 billion, the federal government announced a plan to channel aid to tribal governments across the country. White Earth said it received $20.6 million.
by Dan Gunderson

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Pork processing resumes at JBS plant shut down by pandemic

Pork processing resumes at JBS plant shut down by pandemic

The move comes a week after an executive order from President Trump designed to get the country’s meat supply chain back up and running.
by John Enger

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The pandemic emptied American roads — But driving is picking back up

The pandemic emptied American roads — But driving is picking back up

Miles driven in the U.S. plummeted remarkably in the middle of March — dropping by 30 percent in a single week. Now driving is slowly resuming, a trend that began before stay-at-home orders were lifted.
by Camila Domonoske and Stephanie Adeline

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Which states are reopening? A state-by-state guide

Which states are reopening? A state-by-state guide

State leaders implemented sweeping measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Many are now deciding when and how to lift various restrictions.
by Rachel Treisman

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What alcohol and drug use recovery is like during the pandemic

What alcohol and drug use recovery is like during the pandemic

The pandemic is taking a toll on mental health. Stress, isolation, uncertainty, boredom — all of these can cause depression and anxiety to take hold. But they can also be triggers for people who experience substance use disorders, or addictions to alcohol or drugs.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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As businesses reopen, a fight is brewing over worker safety lawsuits

As businesses reopen, a fight is brewing over worker safety lawsuits

Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell insists any coronavirus relief bill must protect employers from lawsuits filed by workers who get sick. Workers' rights advocates oppose such a move.
by Scott Horsley

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Trump: COVID-19 task force not dismantling, just refocusing

Trump: COVID-19 task force not dismantling, just refocusing

One day after saying that the COVID-19 task force would be winding down, President Trump says it would continue on indefinitely, but focus on rebooting the economy. A White House official acknowledged that signaling that the task force was preparing to shut down sent the wrong message and created a media maelstrom.
by The Associated Press

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20.2 million private-sector jobs are gone

20.2 million private-sector jobs are gone

The record job losses are a preview of the Labor Department's employment report for April coming Friday. ADP's new numbers are not surprising, given the more than 30 million jobless claims filed.
by Avie Schneider

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