Breakfast links: DC—with more coronavirus cases than many states—could receive less federal aid
The US Capitol by Geoff Livingston licensed under Creative Commons.
DC could receive less federal funds than states
A provision in the Senate’s $2 trillion coronavirus relief legislation would give DC less money than each of the 50 states. The bill would give each state $1.25 billion in aid. However, DC, which has more confirmed COVID-19 cases than 19 states and more populous than two states, would receive $500 million in direct assistance. (Martin Austermuhle / WAMU)
Coronavirus bill provides $114 billion to support transportation
Transportation providers can expect federal aid soon as the $2 trillion legislation makes it way through the senate. The Coronavirus bill would give $114 billion to support airlines, airports, transit agencies, and Amtrak. (Ian Duncan / Post)
Could the coronavirus change the way we travel?
During the global coronavirus outbreak, many people are choosing to walk or bike to avoid crowded public transportation. New York, for example, saw a 52% increase in cycling since social distancing protocols were put in place. (Laura Laker / City Lab)
Amazon’s HQ2 still on schedule despite coronavirus
Construction on Amazon’s H2Q is on schedule despite coronavirus concerns. However, the planning process for the green space around the HQ2 towers could be impacted due to public meeting cancellations. (Jonathan Capriel / Washington Business Journal)
Coronavirus concerns unveil problems at DC’s halfway house
Residents of Hope Village, a halfway house for men, are saying they are stuck inside the facility without essential supplies during the Coronavirus outbreak. However, the staff at Hope Village denies these claims. (Jenny Gathright / WAMU)
The coronavirus impact on private museums
Many private museums around the District are wondering how they will survive the coronavirus shutdown. Private Museums do not receive significant amounts of federal funding, and many of them now face financial struggles during the COVID-19 outbreak. (Mikaela Lefrak / NPR)
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