The COVID-19 pandemic has become the sole focus of the public health policy world, but it is also having far reaching effects into policy landscapes way beyond healthcare. This blog post is the first in a series that will explore how COVID-19 is changing American life, and impacting various policy areas. This series will explore changing American attitudes, examine new policy ideas, and project on legislative and regulatory activity we may see as a result of the virus in the months ahead. As the virus continues to spread throughout our communities, existing health disparities are being exacerbated at a rapid pace.
Read MorePlurus Strategies has been compiling a list of provisions, broken down by key industries, that could be a part of upcoming relief packages. As we continue to respond to the impacts of the pandemic, it’s important to have a good idea of what future bills could contain. The legislative situation is very fluid, and priorities and timelines continue to shift on a frequent basis. We are likely to see additional legislation that expands the role of government and allocates significantly more funding for the COVID-19 response.
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