Oklahoma asks Trump to declare coronavirus an 'act of God' to help oil producers

Life just became extremely interesting, with the request by Oklahoma's Governor.
What other ramifications or rewards could his request bring about if approved?
Perhaps State bond payments due?

Oklahoma's governor has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to declare the coronavirus pandemic an "act of God," a step to help oil-producing states contend with a crude glut that caused futures prices to close below $0 last week for the first time.

"Over-production of oil continues to threaten the economy," Governor J. Kevin Stitt said in a letter to Trump that Stitt posted on Twitter late on Saturday.

Declaring a "force majeure" or "act of God" would allow oil companies to halt operations without risking that land leases will be canceled for stopping production, Stitt said.

Understanding Force Majeure

Force majeure is a French term that literally means "greater force." It is related to the concept of an act of God, an event for which no party can be held accountable, such as a hurricane or a tornado. Force majeure also encompasses human actions, however, such as armed conflict. Generally speaking, for events to constitute force majeure, they must be unforeseeable, external to the parties of the contract, and unavoidable. These concepts are defined and applied differently depending on the jurisdiction.

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/forcemajeure.asp

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NYC to Close 40 Miles of Streets to Give Walkers More Space

Widening sidewalks?
Where will THAT money come from?
With the lights of the big city all but forgotten now, who in their right mind would want to stay?
The real question is, will they be allowed to leave?
Has escape from NY, now become an ultimate reality?

New York City will close 40 miles (64 kilometers) of streets to cars next month to provide more opportunity for recreation and expand space for pedestrians to keep social distance, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

The plan’s ultimate goal calls for 100 miles of “open streets,” largely near parks, as well as widened sidewalks and additional permanent bike lanes. Police and community organizations will help identify the streets and enforce the traffic ban to ensure pedestrian safety, de Blasio said Monday at a press briefing.

The issue had opened a rift between the mayor and the City Council, where a majority aligned itself with pro-bicycle advocates and anti-traffic groups in calling upon the mayor to follow other cities in the U.S. that had banned cars on some streets during the pandemic.

“If the Mayor won’t open streets to New Yorkers, who so desperately need safe public spaces right now, the @NYCCouncil will look to @NYGovCuomo for leadership on this issue. We are prepared to work with the State to make this happen,” City Council Speaker Corey Johnson Tweeted on April 26

https://news.yahoo.com/nyc-close-40-miles-streets-143303512.html

NYC hospitals

Why are they purposely spreading the virus and leaving people to just die?