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Business & Economy
Small Business Loans Site Crashes On First Day Of Reopening
Bankers tell NPR that the SBA’s portal wouldn’t allow them to enter the loan application information that is needed to access the PPP program. Continue Reading Small Business Loans Site Crashes On First Day Of Reopening
Pandemic Shutdown Is Speeding Up The Collapse Of Coal
Coal use has plummeted in part because it’s more expensive than natural gas or renewable energy. Mines are shutting down, and some power plants may run out of places to stockpile coal. Continue Reading Pandemic Shutdown Is Speeding Up The Collapse Of Coal
Washington Moves Toward Reopening Fishing, Hunting, Golfing, State Parks Beginning May 5
Fishing, hunting and golfing can resume on May 5 in Washington, at which time people can also return to state parks and other state lands for day trips, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday. Continue Reading Washington Moves Toward Reopening Fishing, Hunting, Golfing, State Parks Beginning May 5
Why Ticket Holders Are Struggling To Get Refunds For Concerts And Live Events
Entertainment companies Live Nation and AEG have modified their refund policies for postponed events. Getting money back would depend on whether a concert or a game has a firm rescheduled date. Continue Reading Why Ticket Holders Are Struggling To Get Refunds For Concerts And Live Events
President Trump Signs New Coronavirus Bill For Small Businesses And Hospital Relief
The biggest item in the $484 billion measure is roughly $321 billion in additional funding for a small-business loan program. President Trump signed the legislation on Friday. Continue Reading President Trump Signs New Coronavirus Bill For Small Businesses And Hospital Relief
Gov. Brad Little Announces 4-Stage Reopening And Recovery Plan For Idaho
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has announced a four-stage plan for re-opening the state’s businesses and communities after closures due to the coronavirus. The first stage is scheduled to take effect May 1. Continue Reading Gov. Brad Little Announces 4-Stage Reopening And Recovery Plan For Idaho
Inland Northwest Farmers Markets Hit By Coronavirus Closures Adapt To New Rules
While some elements of a farmers market are allowed — selling food and soap — other parts are not considered an “essential business” under Washington and Idaho’s orders. That means no more live music. No more kids’ activities. No seats. No touching the produce. Continue Reading Inland Northwest Farmers Markets Hit By Coronavirus Closures Adapt To New Rules
Economic Deluge Continues With 26 Million Jobs Lost In Just 5 Weeks
The number of people forced out of work during the coronavirus lockdown keeps soaring. Last week, 4.4 million people filed for jobless benefits, boosting the total since last month to 26 million. Continue Reading Economic Deluge Continues With 26 Million Jobs Lost In Just 5 Weeks
Harvard And Other Universities Turn Down Relief Funds Amid Swell Of Criticism
President Trump and others criticized “elite, wealthy institutions” for money allocated to them by a federal package. Continue Reading Harvard And Other Universities Turn Down Relief Funds Amid Swell Of Criticism
Washington Builds Contact Tracing ‘Fire Brigade’ As State Looks Toward Gradual Reopening
Public health experts say finding and isolating coronavirus patients will be key to re-opening public life. That’s going to take a lot of work. Continue Reading Washington Builds Contact Tracing ‘Fire Brigade’ As State Looks Toward Gradual Reopening
Secret Recording Reveals NRA’s Legal Troubles Have Cost The Organization $100 Million
The CEO of the National Rifle Association says legal troubles have cost the powerful gun rights group $100 million, according to a recording of the group’s board meeting obtained by NPR. Continue Reading Secret Recording Reveals NRA’s Legal Troubles Have Cost The Organization $100 Million
From Olympia To Richland To Moscow, Protesters Demonstrate Against Coronavirus Safety Measures
Demonstrations from Olympia to Richland in Washington, to Sandpoint to Moscow to Boise in Idaho, have been organized by people flouting social distancing measures put in place for public health and to slow the spread of coronavirus. Continue Reading From Olympia To Richland To Moscow, Protesters Demonstrate Against Coronavirus Safety Measures
