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Welcome to another edition of FT Now! Missouri and Mississippi became the first states this week to try and legally hold the Chinese government accountable for the spread of COVID-19. While we wait and see how that goes, many states are beginning to put in place plans for safe re-openings. The governors of Texas and Missouri have been among the first to roll out plans to get their states back up and running. Read below for more!
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| Missouri, Mississippi Sue China Over "An Appalling Campaign of Deceit" |
| What Happened: |
| On Tuesday, the Missouri Attorney General filed a civil lawsuit in federal court claiming that China is "responsible for the enormous death, suffering, and economic losses they inflicted on the world, including Missourians." On Thursday, Mississippi followed suit. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| There’s widespread consensus that the Chinese government hid the truth about COVID-19 in the early days of the outbreak. Many think there should be repercussions. |
| What Happens Next: |
| It’s hard to say what, if anything, will happen with the lawsuit. But we’ll be keeping an eye on it! |
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| Governor Mike Parson’s "Show Me Strong" Recovery Plan Sets Missouri Up for Safety and Success |
| What Happened: |
| Missouri Gov. Parson announced a data-driven plan to begin re-opening his state’s economy on May 4. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| Governors all over the country are grappling with how to balance public safety on one hand, and economic health on the other. Gov. Parson’s plan seeks to do just that, while taking gradual steps to position Missouri for a robust recovery. |
| What Happens Next: |
| It’s never too early to start learning from other state’s approaches to ending COVID-19 lockdowns. |
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| Texas Governor Greg Abbott to Deploy "Strike Force" to Restart and Revitalize the Lone Star State |
| What Happened: |
| Gov. Abbott created an advisory "strike force" that leans on public and private leaders who are tasked with helping guide Texas to a safe re-opening. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| The goal, according to Abbott, is to continue "efforts to contain COVID-19 while also adopting safe standards that will allow us to begin the process of reopening Texas." |
| What Happens Next: |
| Texas - like Missouri and other states around the country - begins planning for life after social distancing restrictions are lifted. |
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Thank you for reading this week’s edition of FT Now.
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