Governor Greg Abbott (with Maj. Gen. Tracy R. Norris, Adjutant General), Governor's release, 'Governor Abbott Announces National Guard Deployment in Support of COVID-19 Response' (Mar. 27, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-060)
Governor Greg Abbott, Governor's release, 'Governor Abbott Activates National Guard In Response To COVID-19' (Mar. 17, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-041)
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas National Guard (Maj. Gen. Tracy R. Norris, Adjutant General), Governor's release, 'Governor Abbott, Texas National Guard Announce COVID-19 Mobile Testing Sites' (Apr. 20, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-042)
Governor Greg Abbott, Governor's release, 'Governor Abbott Waives Health Care Fees For Incarcerated Texans In TDCJ Facilities' (Mar. 20, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-061)
Governor Greg Abbott (with Maj. Gen. Tracy Norris), Governor's release, 'Governor Abbott, Texas National Guard Launch Disinfection Mission For Nursing Facilities' (May 13, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-062)
North Carolina Department of Transportation, Ferry Division; Director Harold Thomas, NCDOT release, Mar. 16, 2020: Ferry Division 'strengthening procedures' until further notice: increased cleaning; employees required to wash hands regularly; passengers asked to remain in their vehicles for the voyage; CDC guidance posted; recital of the Governor's emergency declaration and school-closure and gathering order (Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-046)
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Acting Secretary Yassmin Gramian, PennDOT press release, Mar. 18, 2020: all PennDOT rest areas closed at midnight Mar. 17, 2020 under the Governor's mitigation guidance; 13 of 30 reopened for truck parking from Mar. 19, 2020 with portable toilets only; indoor facilities not reopened (Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-099)
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); Chief Safety Officer Patrick Warren, MTA press release, June 16, 2021: masks remain required onboard subways, buses, commuter rails, paratransit and within indoor stations after the Governor lifted State restrictions on June 15, 2021; not required on outdoor platforms and bus stops under updated CDC guidance; 'changes in restrictions for the remainder of New York State will follow federal health guidance on transit requirements' (Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-090)
Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), Executive Director Jim Ports, MDTA news release, Aug. 6, 2020: full-time all-electronic (cashless) tolling permanent across Maryland (JFK Highway, Fort McHenry and Baltimore Harbor Tunnels, Nice/Middleton Bridge; Bay Bridge permanent since May 2020); video tolling at cash rates continues temporarily; former toll collectors reassigned, including as screeners at MDTA building entry points; E-ZPass Customer Service Centers at limited capacity during the state of emergency (Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-106)
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (news release announcing the Governor's closure of State offices), BMV news release: BMV Announces 2-Week Branch Closure and Available Out-of-Branch Options (Mar. 23, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-002)
Oregon State Fair Council, on the Governor's announcement of May 7, 2020 that mass gatherings are prohibited through September, Oregon State Fair Council statement, 'The 2020 Oregon State Fair is canceled. No mass gatherings to be allowed during our fair dates.' (May 7, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-071)
Arkansas National Guard Public Affairs Office (Lt. Col. Brian L. Mason), 'By order of the Governor', Arkansas National Guard media alert, '20 Guardsmen mobilized for state active duty with Ark. Dept. of Health' (Mar. 14, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-024)
Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles ('Governor Evers has directed Wisconsin Department of Transportation'), WisDOT news release: DMV service centers closed Friday, March 20; reopening Monday, March 23 by appointment only; 60-day automatic extensions (Mar. 19, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-007)
Idaho State Board of Education (approved July 9, 2020; amended October 21, 2020), with Governor Brad Little's letter, Idaho Back to School Framework 2020 (as amended October 21, 2020) (July 9, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-EDUCATION-HIGHER-ED-005)
Governor Greg Abbott (Strike Force to Open Texas); Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Minimum Standard Health Protocols: Checklist for Cosmetology Salons/Hair Salons (revised May 5, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-010)
Governor Greg Abbott (Strike Force to Open Texas); TDLR, Minimum Standard Health Protocols: Checklist for Barber Shops (revised May 5, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-011)
Governor Greg Abbott (Strike Force to Open Texas); TDLR, Minimum Standard Health Protocols: Checklist for Nail Salons (revised May 5, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-012)
Governor Greg Abbott (Strike Force to Open Texas); TDLR, Minimum Standard Health Protocols: Checklist for Driving Schools (classroom occupancy 25 percent from May 26, 2020; 50 percent; 75 percent from Oct. 13, 2020; six-foot distancing except in-car instruction and DPS road tests) (Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-073)
Bureau of Parks and Lands (Director Andy Cutko), with the support of Governor Janet Mills, Bureau of Parks and Lands COVID-19 updates: 'March 26, 2020: Select Coastal State Parks Closed Due to [COVID-19]' (Reid, Popham Beach, Fort Popham and other Midcoast and Southern Maine coastal parks and beaches closed Mar. 27 - Apr. 8, 2020; playgrounds closed until further notice), as captured Mar. 28, 2020 (Mar. 26, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-032)
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, at the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, News release, 'Texas State Parks Temporarily Close to the Public' (Apr. 7, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-002)
TDEC, in support of Governor Lee's Executive Order No. 23 (Ex. TN-008), Tennessee State Parks website notice, 'TDEC to Close All 56 Tennessee State Parks Effective April 4' and 'COVID-19 Update: Park Closures', as captured Apr. 9, 2020 (Apr. 3, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-027)
N.C. State Fair, NCDA&CS (Commissioner Steve Troxler), N.C. State Fair statement, 'N.C. State Fair canceled for 2020' (fair dates Oct. 15-25, 2020 cancelled; livestock and horse shows held separately under NCDHHS recommendations), as captured Sept. 3, 2020 (July 29, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-076)
Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA), MDOT MTA 'Coronavirus Updates' notice, last updated Apr. 16, 2020 12:15 p.m.: face coverings REQUIRED on all MDOT MTA services from Apr. 18, 2020 7:00 a.m.; 'essential travel only'; Express BusLink routes suspended Apr. 6; local bus on Saturday schedules from Apr. 14; further MARC and Commuter Bus reductions from Apr. 13 (Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-002)
Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT); Public Transportation Bureau Chief Richard Andreski; Metro-North President Catherine Rinaldi (quoted), CTDOT press release, Mar. 27, 2020: New Haven Line to an hourly schedule from Mar. 30, 2020 ('approximately 50 percent less than a normal weekday schedule'); New Canaan, Danbury and Waterbury Lines reduced; Hartford Line special weekday schedule; Shore Line East weekend schedule continuing; statewide rear-door boarding on buses; public to reserve bus service for ESSENTIAL TRAVEL ONLY (Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-035)
Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), MDTA news release, Mar. 17, 2020: statewide all-electronic (cashless) tolling at all MDTA facilities from 3:00 p.m. Mar. 17, 2020 until further notice; all E-ZPass Maryland Customer Service Centers (including those at MVA branches) closed from Mar. 18, 2020 until further notice; video tolling at cash rates; grace periods for discount plans, Notices of Toll Due and citations; outreach events postponed (Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-104)
Wisconsin DNR, at the direction of Governor Tony Evers, Closure of 40 State parks, forests and recreation areas (announced Apr. 9, 2020, effective Apr. 10, 2020) and reopening announcement of Apr. 28, 2020 (reopening May 1, 2020 with capacity limits and closed facilities) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-102)
Governor Andrew Cuomo (announcement of July 6, 2020) and State Fair Director Troy Waffner, Cancellation of the 2020 Great New York State Fair (Aug. 21 - Sept. 7, 2020) ('Statement from New York State Fair Director Troy Waffner') (July 6, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-104)
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (Chief Administrator), at the Governor's direction under Executive Orders 103 and 104 (2020), NJMVC website notice: MVC agencies, road testing and inspection facilities closed to the public; expirations extended (as archived nearest April 1, 2020) (Apr. 1, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-019)
PhilaPort, PhilaPort COVID-19 Updates (page first published Mar. 25, 2020; updates through June 2, 2021) (Ex. AGY-USCG-PORTS-076)
DLNR (Chair Suzanne Case); Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation; Division of Forestry and Wildlife; Division of State Parks, News Release NR20-037, 'All Commercial Ocean & Trail Tours and All Hawaii State Parks Now Closed' (Mar. 20, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-005)
Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Fishing and Boating Services, Department Offers Guidance as Striped Bass Season Approaches (recreational fishing and boating prohibited; sustenance fishing only; reopening 7 a.m. May 7) (Apr. 29, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-008)
Secretary of State Alex Padilla, News release AP20:034, Update on Secretary of State Building Operations during COVID-19 Pandemic (Mar. 18, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-078)
CTtransit (Connecticut Department of Transportation), CTtransit Operations Update, Oct. 2, 2020: regular services operating with modifications; passengers should wear a mask or cloth face covering on all CTtransit buses and at bus stops; front-door boarding and fare collection resume Oct. 5, 2020; Connecticut Travel Advisory (14-day quarantine for travelers from impacted States) noted (Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-011)
North Carolina Department of Transportation, Ferry Division, NCDOT release, May 22, 2020: increased ferry service from Saturday, May 23, 2020 'due to greater expected demand and the easing of certain COVID-19 restrictions'; round trips added to Ocracoke, Cherry Branch-Minnesott and Bayview-Aurora; Currituck-Knotts Island temporarily suspended; passengers to remain in vehicles or six feet apart (Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-051)
Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), MDTA news release, Mar. 27, 2020: E-ZPass Customer Service Centers closed until further notice; discount-plan expirations extended; Notices of Toll Due and civil penalties paused, and MVA registration referrals and collections held, until 30 days after the state of emergency is lifted; all-electronic tolling continues statewide; Maryland House and Chesapeake House travel plazas open with food for carry-out only (Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-105)
Jeff Theobald, Executive Director and CEO, PhilaPort, A Statement Regarding PhilaPort's Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic (May 6, 2020) (Ex. AGY-USCG-PORTS-083)
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA Police), MTA announcement of Sept. 22, 2021: stepped-up mask enforcement throughout the system beginning Sept. 23, 2021; $50 fine for non-compliance in force since Sept. 14, 2020 (Ex. AGY-AVIATION-SURFACE-080)
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, News release, 'Texas State Parks, TPWD Facilities Limit Operations' (closure of park headquarters, visitor centers, park stores, law-enforcement and boat-registration offices to the public) (Mar. 19, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-001)
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, News release, 'Texas State Parks Reopen for Day-Use' (conditions of reopening) (Apr. 20, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-003)
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Carter Smith, Executive Director), News release, 'Texas State Parks to Allow Limited Overnight Camping Starting May 18' (May 6, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-004)
California State Parks, News release, 'UPDATE: California State Parks Closes Additional Beaches and Parks' (full closures in San Diego County and elsewhere; statewide summary of closures) (Apr. 3, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-015)
WDFW, Washington State Parks, DNR (Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz), News release, 'State lands closure extended to May 4' (all State lands, camping, boat launches and water access sites closed through May 4, 2020) (Apr. 3, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-044)
WDFW, Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, DNR, News release, 'State recreation lands to reopen May 5 for local day-use only' (visitor centers, camping and overnight accommodations remain closed; day trips close to home only) (Apr. 27, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-047)
Washington State Parks, WDFW, DNR, News release, 'State public lands managers to reopen campgrounds in 22 counties' (camping reopens June 1 only in Phase 2 counties approved by county officials; cabins, yurts, group campsites and other overnight accommodations remain closed) (May 29, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-049)
Iowa State Fair Board, Iowa State Fair announcement and FAQ, 'The 2020 Iowa State Fair has been postponed until 2021' (fair dates Aug. 13-23, 2020) (June 21, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-075)
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (Secretary Russell Redding), Pennsylvania Farm Show website, '2021 PA Farm Show' (Secretary Redding's August 2020 announcement of a virtual 2021 Pennsylvania Farm Show; the Jan. 9-16, 2021 in-person show, the nation's largest indoor agricultural exposition, cancelled), as captured Nov. 1, 2020 (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-078)
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (Director Annette Chambers-Smith), ODRC 'COVID-19 Updates' page (as archived Mar. 14, 2020) (Mar. 11, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-072)
Connecticut Department of Correction (Commissioner Rollin Cook), CT DOC 'Press Releases Related to COVID-19' page (as archived Apr. 18, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-077)
California Department of Motor Vehicles, DMV news release: DMV allows customers to avoid coming to a DMV office for 60 days (Mar. 16, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-012)
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, SCDMV 'COVID-19 Related Information' page (April 8, 2020; as archived April 10, 2020) (Apr. 8, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-024)
Kevin A. Shwedo, Executive Director, South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, SCDMV COVID-19 Update #1 (Executive Director's guidance of March 26, 2020) (Mar. 26, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-026)
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Driver Licensing, KYTC 'COVID-19 Driver Licensing Changes and Updates' page (as archived August 8, 2020) (Aug. 8, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-029)
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Driver Licensing, KYTC flyer, 'Driver's License Office Reopening Guidelines' (May 19, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-030)
Secretary of State Alex Padilla, News release AP20:035, Secretary of State Sacramento Public Counters Closed during COVID-19 Pandemic (Mar. 20, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-077)
Virginia State Corporation Commission, SCC website 'COVID-19 UPDATE': all business to be handled electronically, by email or telephone; in-person visits to SCC offices temporarily suspended; drop-offs permitted with delayed processing (as archived April 9, 2020) (Apr. 9, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-084)
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Driver License Division, ALEA Driver License Division web page notice: 'ALEA Driver License and Reinstatement Offices Closed Until Further Notice - Limited Services Available by Phone' (as archived April 14, 2020) (Apr. 14, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-099)
Illinois State Board of Education, Remote Learning Advisory Group, State Superintendent Carmen I. Ayala, Remote Learning Recommendations During COVID-19 Emergency (March 27, 2020) (Mar. 27, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-EDUCATION-HIGHER-ED-012)
New York State Department of Health, Phased Distribution of the Vaccine (New York State COVID-19 Vaccine Program), as posted Jan. 15, 2021 (Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-SUBORDERS-114)
Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), Bureau of Public Transportation, CTDOT press release, Mar. 19, 2020, 'CTDOT Announces Immediate Changes to Bus Operations': rear-door boarding effective immediately on all CTtransit and CTfastrak buses and all transit districts in Connecticut; 100 barrier-equipped buses redeployed; public to reserve transit for ESSENTIAL TRAVEL ONLY (Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-010)
Washington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Ferries (WSF); Assistant Secretary Amy Scarton, WSDOT news release, Dec. 18, 2020: public asked to limit state ferry rides to essential purposes over the holidays under statewide restrictions; masks required aboard vessels and in terminals; modified timetables continue (final round trips suspended on three routes; Triangle two-boat; no Sidney service); WSF 'will enforce reduced occupancy in terminals and on sailings for walk-on passengers' (Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-024)
Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), Commissioner Joseph Giulietti, CTDOT press release, June 8, 2020: the two Connecticut River ferries resume June 20, 2020; the season normally begins Apr. 1 'but that was delayed as a result of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic'; masks and social distancing required of passengers and crews; daily sanitizing (Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-039)
Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), Commissioner Joseph Giulietti; Metro-North Railroad, CTDOT press release, Oct. 23, 2020: Waterbury Branch train service resumes Oct. 26, 2020 after a six-month suspension and bussing (capital work accelerated during the ridership collapse); customers reminded to wear masks at stations and on trains (Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-040)
Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), Commissioner Joseph J. Giulietti, CTDOT press release, June 17, 2020: masks to be worn on public transportation; rear-door boarding continues; 'Travel on buses and trains was restricted to essential travel only'; New Haven Line, Hartford Line and Shore Line East on a limited schedule (ridership once down more than 90 percent); Danbury and Waterbury Line service suspended; bus ridership down about 50 percent early; 23 service plazas fully open; seven rest areas returned to normal operations (Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-041)
North Carolina Department of Transportation, Ferry Division, NCDOT release, Dec. 16, 2020: six employees on the Cedar Island-Ocracoke route positive; six recovering under 14-day quarantine and eleven more quarantined; Pamlico Sound service reduced Dec. 22-28, 2020 to two round trips per leg; crews and passengers required to wear face coverings (Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-053)
Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), Delaware News release, May 20, 2020: cash toll collection resumes at the I-95, Biddles and Dover Toll Plazas at 12:00 p.m. May 21, 2020; cash lanes 'temporarily closed on March 17, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 State of Emergency'; toll plazas reopen for walk-in services (Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-088)
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Chairman Patrick J. Foye, with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, NJ TRANSIT, Amtrak and SEPTA, MTA press release, Nov. 17, 2020: regional 'Mask Force' with PANYNJ, NJ TRANSIT, Amtrak and SEPTA; masks required by law on New York public transportation under EO 202.18 effective Apr. 17, 2020; $50 fine from Sept. 14, 2020; masks required at all Port Authority facilities; NJ TRANSIT face-covering requirement on vehicles, stations and platforms; SEPTA mask requirement (over 90 percent compliance); MTA voluntary employee screening program (Ex. AGY-ST-TRANSPORT-PORTS-TRANSIT-091)
Port of Seattle, Port of Seattle COVID-19 Response Update (Apr. 10, 2020) (Ex. AGY-USCG-PORTS-079)
