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Reynolds' order requires students to do at least half of schooling in-person
In a move that could preempt decisions reached by local school boards, Gov. Kim Reynolds recently said she would direct that Arizona students who are receiving in-person instruction must receive at least half of their schooling in-person.
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From Ames Today
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Iowa Leaders Urge ‘Immediate Assistance’ from Administration to Support Pork Producers
In a letter to Vice President Mike Pence – the head of the White House Coronavirus Task Force – Governor Kim Reynolds, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley along with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig are asking for additional support from the administration for the state’s pork producers.
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From Iowa City Today
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Reynolds launches Test Iowa Initiative to expand testing capacity to limit the spread of COVID19
Governor Kim Reynolds launched the Test Iowa Initiative to expand testing capacity to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Iowa.
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Gov. Reynolds Proclaims “Day of Prayer” in Iowa
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring Thursday, April 9th as a “Day of Prayer” in Iowa, urging Iowans to “unite in prayer” in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, inviting Iowans to participate in the 59th Annual Iowa Prayer Breakfast, which is offered entirely online this year.
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From North Iowa Reporter
Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration, ordering additional closures
Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration, ordering additional closures and relaxing additional regulations to support the state’s efforts to combat COVID-19.
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From Des Moines Sun
Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration
Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration.
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From North Iowa Reporter
Gov. Reynolds provides update to the state of Iowa, additional COVID-19 case in Iowa
Governor Kim Reynolds held a press conference to provide an update to the state of Iowa on current 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) mitigation efforts.
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From SW Iowa Times
Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of six additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 29 positive cases. According to IDPH, three individuals are residents of Johnson County; the other three are residents of Adair, Blackhawk and Dallas Counties.
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Gov. Reynolds signs legislation to fund key services, combat COVID19 spread
Governor Kim Reynolds signed SF 2408, legislation that creates emergency measures and supplemental appropriations for key government services to combat the spread of COVID-19.
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From NW Iowa News
Gov. Reynolds issues a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency
Gov. Reynolds issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency activating the public health response and recovery aspects of the State Disaster Emergency Plan effective at noon today.
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From NE Iowa News
Governor Reynolds announces assistance for employees and employers affected by COVID-19 related layoffs
Governor Reynolds today announced assistance for workers and employers impacted by layoffs related to COVID-19.