I want to thank gary for his to improve rts Economic Development and wish im nothing but the best in a elldeserved retirement. Mr. Speaker, i rise to bring attention to kentuckys avoidable economic failures during this very serious pandemic. Unfortunately covid19 has taken a harsh toll on the economies of all 50 states. However, harmful policies from democratrun states have only made the problem worse. At a time when we should be encouraging the safe reopening of our economy, kentuckys governor recently issued an order shutting down schools and indoor dining. Kentuckys restaurants were already suffering from the last round of shutdowns. And this shortsighted order will only cause more pain and suffering. To make matters worse, our governor is producing no data to justify the need to shut down businesses which have dramatically adjusted to the challenges presented by covid19. And in the end of inperson learning will only create more challenges for students and teachers. Furthermore, it
Christopher bedford, senator James Lankford, dr. Alveda king on the breaking headlines today. Big tech gone bad. Headlines, do they have the power to change elections, even stop probes of politicians in any way . Were finding out more what power they do have. Republican senator mike lee taking it neck level. The left is mad that twitter and facebook dont have more power to censor those they disagree with. Conservatives like senator josh hawley claiming that the two plus google are coordinating to do just that. Plus we bring you jack dorsey on the ropes, forced to confess that yes, twitter did censor that bombshell New York Post story on Hunter Bidens laptop without any substantial justification. Plus weve got more on top gop senators now vowing to continue probing the bidens business dealings. We have a new development there. Also tonight, democrat politicians and officials, they have got a new message for americans this holiday season. It is lockdowns for thee, hawaii for me. Ordering
Set to move in later today. Good friday morning to you. Thanks so much for joining us. Im laura garcia. And im marcus washington. Well check in with mike in just a moment. The wind advisory also in effect ahead of that storm. Yeah, we are seeing some high winds picking up this morning out ahead of this cold front thats moving through, and we are tracking the storm as it approaches on storm ranger now moving into far Northern California as we go into this morning. Yes, the first storm of the season moving in and its really great to see although were not seeing a lot of rain with it, its going to be spotty. Were starting out dry as you get ready to head out the door. Were going to see some gusty winds throughout this morning into the day. And those high winds and chilly temperatures continuing. By this afternoon well start to see some spotty rain around the bay area and then another chance of showers on sunday, so ill be talking all about this with the time line coming up in a few minute
Average covid stays from 20 to eight days. Bay area hospitals say theyre prepared for a tough winter amhead starting now. Heartbreak for Small Business owners. They tell us why these latest orders could be their breaking point. A major setback for many Bay Area School districts. Making a switch from mild and sunny to cool and stormy tomorrow. Building a better bay area for a safe and secure future. This is abc 7nes news. This is simply the fastest increase california has seen since the beginning of this pandemic. Tonight, Governor Newsom is pulling the emergency brake on reopenings as coronavirus cases spike. 41 counties will be in the mostrestrictive, purple tier. That means transmission is widespread. Restrictions include limiting indoor shopping and malls to 25 capacity. In addition, Indoor Dining stop. Alameda, contra costa, santa cruz will join Sonoma County in the most restrictive. Marin will move back to the red tier. The new tier restrictions go in effect in less than an hour n
Average covid stays from 20 to eight days. Bay area hospitals say theyre prepared for a tough winter amhead starting now. Heartbreak for Small Business owners. They tell us why these latest orders could be their breaking point. A major setback for many Bay Area School districts. Making a switch from mild and sunny to cool and stormy tomorrow. Building a better bay area for a safe and secure future. This is abc 7nes news. This is simply the fastest increase california has seen since the beginning of this pandemic. Tonight, Governor Newsom is pulling the emergency brake on reopenings as coronavirus cases spike. 41 counties will be in the mostrestrictive, purple tier. That means transmission is widespread. Restrictions include limiting indoor shopping and malls to 25 capacity. In addition, Indoor Dining stop. Alameda, contra costa, santa cruz will join Sonoma County in the most restrictive. Marin will move back to the red tier. The new tier restrictions go in effect in less than an hour n