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Tools and Trackers

US COVID-19 50-State Tracker

A review of state and local governmental orders, directives and financial assistance that may impact our clients and communities.

Click here to access the tracker

Webinar Recordings

Georgia legislative roundtable featuring Speaker of the House David Ralston

February 11, 2021 – This webinar continued the series of conversations hosted by our Georgia government affairs team, as we track legislation and hear from political leaders throughout Georgia. Stay tuned for details on our upcoming webinars.

Georgia legislative roundtable talks: What should you expect in 2021?

January 8, 2021 – Dentons’ Georgia government affairs team provided an interactive webinar as we prepare for the Georgia General Assembly. During this program, a panel of Georgia legislators on both sides of the aisle discussed major political efforts, predicted the top issues that will define 2021 and analyzed the impact of potential legislation across various industries.

Health Care and the Increasing Role of State Attorneys General: Perspectives on key issues and preparing for 2021

December 15, 2020 – Our panelists explored the roles and responsibilities of state AGs as they provided their perspectives on key issues in the health care industry and what to expect as we enter 2021.

CARES Act Oversight and Federal Investigations: Impacts on Hawai`i Businesses

December 10, 2020 – Speakers provided insight for Hawai`i businesses on legal and financial aspects of relief funding, including potential risks and exposure.

The Battle for Control of the US Senate: Analysis of the Georgia Runoff Elections

December 9, 2020 – During which our experienced bipartisan political leaders provided insight and shared their predictions as two US Senate seats head toward January runoffs.

Examining the Outcomes of the 2020 Colorado Legislative Session and the Impact of COVID-19

July 16, 2020 – A conversation with Colorado Joint Budget Committee, Vice Chair Senator Dominick Moreno and Joint Budget Committee Member Senator Bob Rankin.

During this interactive discussion, we looked back at the 2020 Colorado Legislative Session and the impact of COVID-19 on lawmaking and the state’s budget. This webinar also provided an update on recent happenings in Washington, DC and what to expect as Capitol Hill returns from recess.

What’s Next: COVID-19 Policy Issues Facing Federal, State and Local Governments

June 12, 2020 – During this interactive discussion, Dentons’ Public Policy team addressed the rapidly changing patchwork of state, local and federal responses to the fast-evolving COVID-19 pandemic. 

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Updates from Congress featuring Congressman John Yarmuth and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer: Federal Support for State, Local and Tribal Governments in Response to COVID-19

May 21, 2020 – During the interactive webinar our speakers discussed the latest actions taken by the federal government in response to the coronavirus pandemic and how those relief efforts are being received by governments across the country.  

Local Governments’ Challenges in Working With the State and Federal Government As They Navigate through the COVID-19 Crisis

May 7, 2020 – Dentons’ Federal and Georgia Public Policy teams and Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Christopher Nunn held a practical discussion on successfully managing the government funding process: from identifying and applying for these numerous opportunities; to ensuring compliance and legal protections on the front end to prevent inquiries and enforcement actions down the road.

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COVID-19: Stimulus Opportunities for Municipal & Local Government in Indiana

April 28, 2020 – Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger, Indiana Office of Management and Budget Deputy Director Justin McAdam and Dentons Public Policy team members discuss how Indiana might utilize Coronavirus Relief funds, opportunities currently available to local governments, and what the next phase of relief funding could provide.


State Resources – Key Links

  • Council of State Governments: All Executive Orders by Jurisdiction
  • NCSL: State Action on Coronavirus (COVID-19) 
  • NCSL: Legislative Sessions and the Coronavirus 

Colorado

  • Colorado Joint Budget Committee Letter: Federal Coronavirus Relief: H.R. 748 – Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act – Discusses the CARES Act and parts of the bill that will have a direct impact on the State’s budget.

Resources

  • COVID-19 Materials and Resources
  • Find a COVID-19 Testing Site
  • COVID-19 Daily Updates: Data

Executive Orders and Public Health Orders

TO VIEW ALL COLORADO EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS CLICK HERE.


Georgia

Resources

  • Governor Kemp’s News Conferences: COVID-19 Update
  • COVID-19 Materials and Resources
  • Find a COVID-19 Testing Site
  • COVID-19 Daily Status Report: All confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Georgia, updated daily.
  • COVID-19 Response in Georgia

Executive Orders

TO VIEW ALL GEORGIA EXECUTIVE ORDERS CLICK HERE.


Hawai`i

Resources

  • Latest Cases in Hawai’i
  • Current Situation in Hawai’i
  • COVID-19 Data Dashboard
  • News Conferences

Guidance

  • Statewide Re-Opening and Recovery Plan May 18, 2020
  • Statewide Safer-at-Home Order Announced May 5, 2020
  • Statewide Stay-at-Home Order Extension Announced April 25, 2020
  • Statewide Stay-at-Home Order Announced March 23, 2020

Executive Orders

TO VIEW ALL HAWAI`I 2020 EXECUTIVE ORDERS CLICK HERE.


Indiana

Executive Orders

TO VIEW ALL INDIANA EXECUTIVE ORDERS CLICK HERE.


Pennsylvania

  • Certify My Business
  • Self-Certification Program (FAQs)
  • Open & Certified PA Business Directory
  • COVID-19 Business Guidance
  • COVID-19 Business Guidance FAQs
  • Targeted Mitigation Order – Amended March 1, 2021
  • Business Exemptions by County

Press Releases

  • Governor Shapiro Nominates Acting Attorney General Michelle Henry to Serve as Attorney General – January 23, 2023
  • What People Are Saying About Governor Shapiro’s Office of Transformation and Opportunity, A One-Stop-Shop for Bringing Business to Pennsylvania – January 25, 2023

Executive Orders

TO VIEW ALL PENNSYLVANIA EXECUTIVE ORDERS CLICK HERE.

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