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Over 1,500 Physicians Sign Petition Supporting the Reopening of Schools | 07-28-20

Published: July 28, 2020, 1:47 p.m.

Jimmy Barrett and Shara Fryer take you through the stories that matter on the morning of 07/28/2020.

We talk with Terry Schilling (Executive director of American Principles Project) about the poll results from 10 Battleground States: Reports of Trump’s Defeat ‘Greatly Exaggerated’.

Texas Legislators Ask Governor to Clarify Bar and Restaurant Classifications. Rep. Matt Krause and Sen. Bryan Hughes circulated a letter signed by legislators of both parties requesting of Governor Abbott an adjustment in bar/restaurant requirements. Joining us to talk about this interesting situation is State Senator Charles Perry (one of the lawmakers who signed this letter).

State Sen. Paul Bettencourt calls in to talk about how over 1,500 Physicians Sign a Petition Supporting the Reopening of Schools. A surge in known COVID-19 cases doesn’t warrant a suspension of in-person, classroom instruction in the fall. Officials say they need nearly $200 million more to bridge digital divide.