Capital reopening, free rides, vaccine theft: News from around our 50 states From USA TODAY Network and wire reports
Alabama
Montgomery: Gov. Kay Ivey will end the state’s participation in federal unemployment programs geared to the pandemic, including supplements to jobless benefits and a suspension of a work-search requirement. The state will withdraw from the program June 19, the governor’s office said in a statement Monday. Applications for the pandemic-related benefits will be processed until then. The decision means the state will withdraw from programs that provided an additional $300 weekly payment in unemployment insurance; extended benefits to self-employed, gig workers and part-time workers; extended benefits for those who’ve exhausted regular benefits; and provided an additional $100 benefit to people with mixed earnings. “Among other factors, increased unemployment assistance, which was meant to be a short-term relief program during emergency
May 11, 2021 GMT
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) New Mexico transportation officials say roadside litter has become a persistent an issue for the state so they’re reviving the “Toss No Mas” campaign with a new twist.
State Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval said Monday his agency has nearly 900 boots on the ground picking up trash and debris year-round. The day after a stretch of road is cleaned, he said new trash shows up.
“During the pandemic, the problem seemed to get worse. PPE was found everywhere,” he said, referring to personal protective equipment used to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. “We are asking for everyone’s help.”
Associated Press
SANTA FE New Mexico transportation officials say roadside litter has become a persistent an issue for the state so they’re reviving the “Toss No Mas” campaign with a new twist.
State Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval said Monday his agency has nearly 900 boots on the ground picking up trash and debris year-round. The day after a stretch of road is cleaned, he said new trash shows up.
“During the pandemic, the problem seemed to get worse. PPE was found everywhere,” he said, referring to personal protective equipment used to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. We are asking for everyone’s help.”