Updated: May 6, 2020 EXECUTIVE ORDER 2020-2 The Governor’s executive order 2020-2 from March does not specifically close any businesses due to the COVID outbreak, however, statewide Public Health Orders have regulated businesses and have recently set forth certain guidelines for reopening as outlined below. THIRD CONTINUATION, AND MODIFICATION, OF STATEWIDE PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER CLOSING… Continue reading Wyoming
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South Dakota
Updated: May 7, 2020 EXECUTIVE ORDER 2020-20 This Order was signed on April 28, 2020, and directed all South Dakotans to implement and follow the state’s “Back to Normal Plan,” also dated April 28, 2020, which details the expectations for individuals, businesses, schools, health care providers, and local governments to return to normal business and… Continue reading South Dakota
North Dakota
Updated: May 7, 2020 EXECUTIVE ORDER 2020-06.4 This Order was signed on April 29, 2020, and directed that on or after 8:00 a.m. on May, 1, 2020:Salons operated by cosmetologists, nail technicians, estheticians, barbers and tanning studios may reopen under the following conditions: the ND Smart Restart: Standards For All Industries and the ND Smart… Continue reading North Dakota
The “Western States Pact” and a Phased/Staged Approach to Reopening States in Response to COVID-19
by Nikku Khalifian California, Oregon, and Washington, recently joined by Colorado and Nevada, have agreed on a shared vision for reopening their economies and controlling the spread of COVID-19 called the Western States Pact, recognizing the regional impact and interdependencies of the pandemic. As part of the Western States Pact, the Governors indicated their commitment,… Continue reading The “Western States Pact” and a Phased/Staged Approach to Reopening States in Response to COVID-19
Opening Statement
By Marty Stern and Greg Chabon Back in March, when we launched our COVID-19 state closure orders mapping project, stateclosures.com, we observed that state business closure orders, and their related stay at home orders, had been coming at a fast and furious pace. Among the key questions then were distinctions tied to essential and… Continue reading Opening Statement
Missouri
Updated: May 31, 2020 An Order dated May 28, 2020, goes into effect beginning 12:00 a.m. on June 1, 2020, and extends the restrictions of the April 27, 2020, Order until 11:59 p.m. on June 15, 2020. Updated: May 5, 2020 Missouri’s Economic Reopening Order, dated April 27, 2020, goes into effect at 12:01 a.m.… Continue reading Missouri
Mississippi
Updated: April 24, 2020 Executive Order 1477 Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves issued Executive Order 1477 on April 24, 2020 to begin the process of reopening the state’s economy. The order allows certain businesses to re-open with operational limitations and at 50% capacity for retail businesses. The order is in effect from 8:00 a.m. on Monday,… Continue reading Mississippi
Georgia
Updated April 21, 2020 Order for Certain Resumed Operations GA issued a Order 4.20.20.01, effective April 24, 2020, which allows for resumed operations (including in-person operations) of certain businesses for “Minimum Basic Operations,” providing flexibility for healthcare practices and providing for emergency response. The Order suspends any county or municipal ordinance or order that is… Continue reading Georgia
Tennessee
Updated: May 8, 2020 Most businesses in the State have been permitted to reopen if specific protocols are followed as set forth in the new Order. However, a fairly long list of businesses, mostly those which require close-contact or are centered around entertainment, must remain closed. Such businesses include barber shops, tattoo parlors, concert venues,… Continue reading Tennessee
Alabama
Updated: May 8, 2020 Some businesses in the State have been permitted to reopen if specific protocols are followed as set forth in the new Order. Retail establishments are permitted to open at no more than 25% of building occupancy. However, a fairly long list of businesses, mostly those which require close-contact or are centered… Continue reading Alabama