Outdoor seating in a parking space. The city says theyre planning to waive fees and looking at how theycan speed up permitting so businesses could revamp in days versus weeks and theyre offering no interest loans owners can afford to make changes. The owner of cafe zazzle says business is down dramatically since they cut their hours and went to take out only because of the pandemic even still they say. They are not going to rush into putting tables out here on the sidewalk. Right away, you know, neither of us want to get sick, we dont get our staff sec. We dont want our staffs families to get sick and the fact of people taking our masks off and eating and drinking. Im not crazy about that yet in our so we are going to baby steps we may not go as fast as some of the other businesses but at this point there is no indication that a new Sonoma County health order would open up travel so if these establishments are able to serve out doors in time for the upcoming memorial day weekend. The c
District wonders how effectively schools can practice safety. While coping with a million cut from Public Schools because of the pandemic. We have just cant fall extra cleaning disinfecting during the course of any school day. So you know we really want to know what thats going to look like some that the state erspective. The federal government needs to step up that they want this economy to return to normal in any way shape or form they need our schools to do the same and the arts do that we need a lot more money. Members from the School Reopening task force are expected to share their early findings today during a Virtual Meeting with state education officials and leaders from californians a california, its 1000 school districts. Developing news, this morning, the university of california says that campuses will be opening in the fall despite the covid19 pandemic that currently is shut down most campus activities across the state. Joining us live now from ucsf with more on how this m
Im chairman kilmer. Im excited to be here the first day of the new year. We had an incredibly productive last year with 45 recommendations to make congress more effective and officiate so it can better serve the American People. Im proud of what we accomplished as a committee so far and equally proud how we accomplished our Work Together. Every member of this committee has been fully engaged in the committees work and taken realtime to think about the issues in our mandate and their own perspectives and really listen and consider their colleagues perspective. This committee has worked because theyre finding Collaborative Solutions to the challenges this institution faces. The key word here is invested. Whether were talking about businesses or organizations or governments depend on people invested in the work that theyre doing and thats fundamental. Successful institutions also invest in themselves, their employees, infrastructure, overall Work Environment and experience. They think and
Coming up this morning, Theodore Johnson of the Brennan Center will join us to talk about the africanamerican vote in campaign 2020. Of the university of Virginia Center of politics will discuss the latest news in campaign 2020. Be sure to watch washington journal live at 7 00 eastern this morning. Join the discussion. Examinest, a hearing Congress Constitutional role as a coequal branch of government. We hear about the role of earmarks and transparency and how increased funding and staffing can lead to a more effective government. This is two hours, 15 minutes. The committee will come to order without objection. Articlering is titled one, capacity and equipping congress to better serve the american people. I now recognize myself for five minutes to give an opening statement. Im excited to be here today, gaveling in the first hearing of the new year. This committee has had a productive last year, passing 45 recommendations focus on making congress more effective and efficient so it can
Having moving forward. Reporter many of the students are angry in the wake of racist stunts like pumpkins carve the to feature kkk initials and swastikas. At this 50 percent black high school they do not believe the administration is cracking down on the racial intimidation. There was a recent doll hanging and also a racial slurs written on a pumpkin. Were taking a stand by ourself without administration to show were not standing by it. Reporter a number of parents came out to support the Student Action saying it is long past due. The racial tension, the Racial Injustice thats going on here at the school, you know, the kids feel like they dont have a voice. They feel like theyre being intimidated. Reporter school let out at the normal 2t even dismissal time. There were no incidents reported. Brian, theres a big Football Game tonight against one of coatesvilles arch rivals, perhaps maybe it will have some positive impact on student morale here. Live in coatesville chester county, im ver