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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law on Friday a sweeping package of police accountability measures, including one allowing the release of officers' long-withheld disciplinary records, that received new backing following protests over George Floyd's killing. The measures were approved earlier this week by the state's Democratic-led legislature. Some of the bills had been…

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has no intention of restricting businesses in South Carolina after a spike in confirmed cases of coronavirus.WYFF News 4's Amanda Crawford reached out the governor's office after the recent spike in cases statewide."The governor has no intention of reinstating restrictions on businesses," Communications Director Brian Symmes said. "Every time he’s…

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he would pursue "100 percent" health care coverage for black residents earlier this week as the state reports a disproportionately high number of coronavirus cases in the black community.“This is just the first commitment in making up for the inequality that Dr. King said was one of the most severe: inequality…

For students in Virginia, the end of summer break will mean a return to classes -- in-person.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) met with George Floyd’s family on Monday when he traveled to Houston for Floyd’s viewing. The governor told reporters he was meeting with Floyd’s family privately to express his condolences and give them a flag flown over the Texas Capitol in Floyd’s honor. Abbott also signaled that he would back police…