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Ex. MD-076Governor's release (June 15, 2021): Governor Hogan Announces End of COVID-19 State of Emergency; Emergency Mandates and Restrictions to End July 1, Followed By 45-Day Administrative Grace PeriodGovernor Hogan Announces End of COVID-19 State of EmergencyOffice of Governor Larry Hogan (press release)MarylandStateJune 15, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-063Governor's release, 'Governor Abbott Announces White House Title 32 Extension Of Texas National Guard COVID-19 Mission'Federal funding of the Texas National Guard's COVID-19 mission extended through the end of 2020; recital of missions: field testing…Governor Greg AbbottTexas (Governor; Texas National Guard); State levelStateAug. 4, 20202020 Q32020 Q4Emergency declarationOtherPrimary source read
Ex. WI-040Wis. Stat. ch. 323, Emergency Management (323.10 declaration by governor; 323.12 powers and duties of the governor; 323.28 penalties)Codified authority for the Governor's emergency declarations and the DHS face-covering orders (323.12(4)(b)); 60-day limit; legislative…Wisconsin Legislature (codified statute)WisconsinStateMar. 1, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationOtherPrimary source read
Ex. KS-047Governor's release: 'Governor Laura Kelly Signs Executive Orders to Maintain COVID-19 Response'April 1, 2021 reissued orders 21-09 through 21-21Office of the Governor (press release)KansasStateApr. 1, 20212021 Q2Emergency declarationFace-covering requirementConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. VT-098Governor's directive of June 14, 2021 to the Secretary of the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (image posted by the Governor's office as 'CovidRestrictionsLiftedDirective.PNG')All remaining State COVID-19 restrictions lifted (Vermont Forward Step 4)Governor Philip B. ScottVermontStateJune 14, 20212021 Q2Emergency declarationCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantineConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-006News Release NR20-047, 'All Hawaii Beaches Closed by Governor's Supplementary Proclamation'04/17/20 - All Hawaii Beaches Closed by Governor's Supplementary ProclamationDLNR; Governor David Ige (Fifth Supplementary Proclamation, Apr. 16, 2020, Ex. HI-006)Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (State agency), announcing the Governor's Fifth Supplementary ProclamationStateApr. 17, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capPrimary source read
Ex. KS-051Governor's release: 'Governor Laura Kelly to Rescind Seven Pandemic Emergency Executive Orders'Release on EO 21-23 and the end of the emergency responseOffice of the Governor (press release)KansasStateJune 14, 20212021 Q2Emergency declarationConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. VT-079Governor's release, As State of Emergency Ends, Governor Phil Scott Acts to Ensure Continuity in Select Critical ServicesState of Emergency expires at midnight June 15, 2021; EO 06-21 signed; June 14 directive to ACCD SecretaryOffice of Governor Phil Scott (official release)VermontStateJune 15, 20212021 Q2Emergency declarationAlcohol and barsQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. KS-041Governor's release: 'Governor Laura Kelly Signs Emergency Response Bill, Will Re-Issue Executive Orders to Protect COVID-19 Recovery'SB 40 signed; disaster declaration extended to May 28, 2021; orders to be reissued April 1, 2021; EOs 20-37, 20-59, 20-66 allowed to expireOffice of the Governor (press release)KansasStateMar. 24, 20212021 Q1Emergency declarationConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. VT-078Governor's release, Governor Phil Scott Announces State Has Reached Its 80% Vaccination Goal; Lifts All State Covid-19 RestrictionsAll State COVID-19 restrictions rescinded effective immediately; State of Emergency not renewedOffice of Governor Phil Scott (official release)VermontStateJune 14, 20212021 Q2Emergency declarationCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. VT-095Governor's release, Governor Phil Scott Announces Easing of Restrictions for Older and Vulnerable VermontersLong-term care outdoor visitation of two visitors per resident per day from June 19, 2020; hospital visitation baseline; Vermonters over 65…Office of Governor Phil Scott (official release); VDH and DAIL guidance under Amended and Restated EO 01-20 § 2VermontStateJune 17, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Stay-at-homeHealth care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-041County Judge Order 2020-8, Relating to the Declaration regarding COVID-19 (Stay Home Order Consistent with and Guidance Beyond Governor's Executive Orders)Stay Home Order Consistent with and Guidance Beyond Governor's Executive Orders (May 8 to June 15, 2020)Travis County Judge Sarah EckhardtTravis County, TexasCountyMay 8, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capFace-covering requirementCourts and public officesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. SD-038Flyer: 'Combat the Spread of COVID-19: Follow the Governor's Executive Order'Governor Noem is directing South Dakotans to do the followingOffice of the Governor / covid.sd.govSouth DakotaStateSept. 21, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeTelework mandateGathering capHealth care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. VA-002Order of the Governor and State Health Commissioner, Declaration of Public Health Emergency, Order of Public Health Emergency One (Mar. 17, 2020), as amended Mar. 20, 2020Amended Order of the Governor and State Health Commissioner Declaration of Public Health EmergencyGovernor Ralph S. Northam and State Health Commissioner M. Norman OliverVirginiaStateMar. 17, 20202020 Q2Emergency declarationCapacity limitGathering capPrimary source read
Ex. PA-005Order of the Governor for Individuals to Stay at Home (Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Monroe, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties)Order of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Individuals to Stay at HomeGovernor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateMar. 23, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeGathering capTravel and quarantineSchools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. PA-006Order of the Governor for Individuals to Stay at Home (statewide)Order of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Individuals to Stay at HomeGovernor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateApr. 1, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeGathering capTravel and quarantineSchools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. PA-009Amendment to the Order of the Governor for Individuals to Stay at Home (extension to May 8, 2020)Amendment to the Order of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Individuals to Stay at HomeGovernor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateApr. 20, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homePrimary source read
Ex. PA-051Amendment to the Order of the Governor for Individuals to Stay at Home (26 counties; extension to Apr. 30, 2020)Amendment to the Order of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Individuals to Stay at HomeGovernor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateMar. 30, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeGathering capTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. PA-057Amendment to Order of the Governor for Individuals to Stay at Home (extension to June 4, 2020 for counties remaining in the red phase)Amendment to Order of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Individuals to Stay at HomeGovernor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateMay 7, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeGathering capTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. ND-078House Bill 1118 (2021), an emergency measureState Health Officer statewide orders permitted only during a Governor-declared statewide emergency, with the Governor's consent, and…Sixty-seventh Legislative Assembly (House Bill 1118); signed by Governor BurgumNorth DakotaStateApr. 22, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AK-001Declaration of Public Health Disaster Emergency (COVID-19) and the Governor's COVID-19 Disaster Packet describing itDeclaration of Public Health Disaster Emergency, March 11, 2020Governor Mike DunleavyAlaskaStateMar. 11, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4Emergency declarationConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-007Department of Natural Resources Issues Guidance on Governor Hogan's Stay at Home Order (agency directive applying the order to fishing, boating, tournaments, offices and licensing centers)Department of Natural Resources Issues Guidance on Governor Hogan's Stay at Home OrderMaryland Department of Natural ResourcesMaryland Department of Natural Resources (State agency)StateMar. 30, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureEvents and venuesCourts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-037Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland, National Guard (Mar. 12, 2020)Ordering the Maryland National Guard into State active duty to enforce the laws and carry out emergency functions for the duration of the…Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.Maryland (Governor; Maryland National Guard); State levelStateMar. 12, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AL-001Proclamation by the Governor: State of Emergency (COVID-19)Proclamation declaring a state public health emergency; alternative standards of careGovernor Kay IveyAlabamaStateMar. 13, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationHealth care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. AL-052Proclamation by the Governor: State of Emergency (COVID-19), August 13, 2021New state public health emergency for COVID-19 (Delta surge): health-care workforce and hospital capacity measures; FMCSA hours-of-service…Governor Kay IveyAlabamaStateAug. 13, 20212021 Q3Emergency declarationHealth care ordersSupply chainPrimary source read

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