still don't but have heard from some who do.
John K, I'd like to thank you for posting access to the article about the City
of St. Paul. What they appear to be doings sounded very reasonable, humane, and
trying to do the best they can in an environment evolving in unpredictable
ways.
I'd also like to say thanks for the idea of posting needs so people here can
respond. If anyone would like to hear' Imagine' or 'America the Beautiful' sung
in their alley to assist in their feelings of isolation, or would like
something delivered to their porch, let me know
And I like the acknowledgement that it is an evolving world, from forgiving
taxes to just delaying them. I'm not sure either is doable, based on Chuck's
educational or otherwise pieces [I doubt he needed punctuation to get across
his meaning].
Some of the answers to questions, from others, I did like are:
"Help otherwise sustainable businesses stay afloat and keep workers on the
payroll."
"Help individuals do their part to limit contagion. That means sick leave,
unemployment coverage and cash assistance to help them keep their houses and
pay bills even if they must stay home". [I especially like the boost in
unemployment as it goes to those most affected]
The idea of a cash payment to everyone didn't appeal to me. I don't need it.
I'm middle class. I suspect a lot of people don't need it. Please double the
amount to those who do. It will still stimulate the economy when they all spend
it for things they do need.
"federal resources should be focused on sustaining vital industries, such as
airlines. Hotels, casinos, cruise ships? Not so much."
"Resources should go to vulnerable individuals.β People need access to health
care and help keeping their lives going in what he said hopefully could be a
short β albeit sharp β recession."
Quotes from Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank in
Minneapolis, and economist Art Rolnick, a senior fellow at the Humphrey School
of Public Affairs and a former vice president at the Minneapolis Fed.
Continuing with others' comments that I li.ked
"Legislative action is needed to provide DHS the regulatory flexibility needed
to protect the health and well-being of all Minnesotans and should be adopted
immediately."
"Language is needed to give Medicaid and Minnesota Care authority to allow
people to fill 90-day prescriptions, instead of needing to return to the
pharmacy regularly for 30-day refills. Additional language could give DHS
temporary authority to relax requirements for prior authorization from a
physician in order for a medication refill to be approved."
"Health insurance coverage is key. Giving DHS emergency flexible authority for
Medical Assistance and Minnesota Care eligibility decisions will make it easier
for more people to gain and keep health insurance coverage that will encourage
them to seek out care when symptoms arise."
"Some 250,000 Minnesotans do not have either public or private health insurance
coverage, including 50,000 children, creating the potential for further spread
of this horrible virus. Itβs imperative that the state use every tool available
to ensure access to health care at this moment in time."
These comments were from Ezra Golberstein and Lynn A. Blewett are professors of
health policy and management at the University of Minnesota School of Public
Health.