DeVos’ Outdated Statistic on School Efforts

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos used an outdated figure in claiming only 10% of school districts had “provided any kind of real curriculum and instruction program” after the coronavirus pandemic caused schools to shut down this spring. That was the case for 82 districts in late March, but by late April, 56% were doing so. In late May, the figure was 67%.

Different Names, Same Address: How Big Businesses Got Government Loans Meant for Small Businesses

Art Shotwell 8 minutes read
ProPublica found at least 15 large companies that received over half a billion dollars in PPP loans using the same technique: Getting multiple loans sent to smaller entities they own.

You Can See Friends and Relatives During the Pandemic Surge — But Do It Carefully

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
Even as most U.S. states and authorities reimpose many of the restrictions they had prematurely lifted, public health experts say you can still have a safe social life — just not the one you were used to before the pandemic hit.

Police Blotter, July 4 - 9, 2020

Anacortes Police 5 minutes read
Anacortes Police included only one fireworks-related issue, a reported fight over fireworks, in this week’s Police Blotter.

Next Showdown in Congress: Protecting Workers vs. Protecting Employers in the Pandemic

Art Shotwell 6 minutes read
Democrats want to bind employers to follow a safety plan, while Republicans seek to shield employers and doctors from lawsuits.

You Can Make Millions Selling Masks to the Government in Three Easy Steps

Art Shotwell 9 minutes read
The federal government is essentially providing seed money to PPE startups, including some run by people accused of fraud. Mask brokers describe a simple blueprint for buying masks from China to get rich.