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COVID-19
Small businesses uncertain about emergency loan applications
by
Justin Ho
Apr 15, 2020
The Small Business Administration says over 1.3 million loan applications have been approved as of Wednesday. But many businesses whose loans have been approved haven’t yet seen any of the money.
Food workers are suffering as COVID-19 infections reach rural America
Apr 15, 2020
The ripple effect of recent plant closures is still being assessed.
Apparel retailers have an inventory problem
Apr 15, 2020
Clothes are stranded in stores during a normally popular time for shopping.
Airlines, Treasury Department strike deal for $25 billion bailout
by
David Brancaccio
and Nova Safo
Apr 15, 2020
The deal comes with strings attached: For one thing, 30% of the money is going to have to be paid back.
What are states looking at as they start planning to lift COVID-19 lockdowns?
Apr 15, 2020
Increased ability to do testing, adequate hospital capacity and new safety measures for businesses are among the measures governors are reviewing.
What is the COVID-19 economic downturn's effect on homebuilders?
by
Amy Scott
Apr 15, 2020
Both the sales and building of homes has slowed with the spread of the pandemic.
Cities and states that lean on sales and income tax to operate have taken a hit
Apr 15, 2020
A place like Columbus, Ohio, relies on income tax for 75% of its revenue.
For public good, not for profit.
Business is booming for therapy apps, but what really works?
Apr 15, 2020
The apps promise to match clients to online therapists for as little as $40 a week.
For newly "essential" workers, benefits are still limited
Apr 15, 2020
Grocery store workers, delivery drivers and food service workers have long complained of low-wages and limited or non-existent benefits packages.
Among essential operations during COVID-19: livestock auctions
by
Madelyn Beck
Apr 14, 2020
Those auctions are an important part of the rural economy and the food chain. The people working the auctions are taking safety precautions.