Texas Standard For April 30, 2020

Sixty state lawmakers – Democrats and Republicans – call on the governor to explain a lack of transparency concerning apparent coronavirus hotspots statewide. The letter to Gov. Greg Abbott cites coronavirus outbreaks at long-term care facilities for the elderly and the lack of information on what’s being done to protect residents and staffers. We’ll talk to the representative who drafted the letter. And: A federal class action lawsuit that claims thousands are being denied relief checks because they’re married to immigrants without social security numbers. Also: Dr. Fred Campbell of UT Health San Antonio takes on more listener questions about COVID-19. All this and much more today on the Texas Standard:

By Texas StandardApril 30, 2020 11:43 amWhole Shows

David Freid