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    Governors Divide By Party On Trump Plan To Reopen Businesses Shut By Coronavirus

    Democratic governors say they want the federal government to play a stronger role in testing for infections, which they say is necessary to restore the economy. Republican governors are more bullish.
    by Matthew S. Schwartz Apr 17, 2020 4 minutes

    As the death toll from COVID-19 continues to rise, governors around the U.S. are figuring out how to reopen their economies while still ensuring the safety of their citizens.

    The White House released a three-phase plan on Thursday that would provide guidelines for when states might reopen. In a call with governors, Trump said states should begin loosening restrictions after new COVID-19 cases have declined for least 14 days. Trump has repeatedly said that testing for coronavirus is a state responsibility.

    Enthusiasm for the plan varied by party. Democratic governors generally said it was far too early to provide

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