7 Midwest states to partner on reopening the economy
Seven Midwestern governors announced Thursday that they will coordinate on reopening their state economies, after similar pacts were made earlier this week in the Northeast and on the West Coast…
Inside Trump’s plan to reopen the American economy
The president unveiled a plan to governors, ABC News learned. April 16, 2020, 8:36 PM 3 min read 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article President Donald…
Trump claims he, not governors, has power over states on deciding reopening country
Now that his once-hoped-for goal of reopening the country by Easter has come and gone, President Donald Trump has set his sights on May 1 as a target date as…
Trump says it’s his call when to ease virus rules, not govs’
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump claimed the authority Monday to decide how and when to reopen the economy after weeks of tough social distancing guidelines aimed at fighting the new…
Virginia gov seeks to delay minimum wage hike due to virus
Citing economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has proposed an amendment to a bill increasing the state’s minimum wage that would delay its implementation several…
From people and firms desperate for aid, one question: When?
BALTIMORE — It’s been two weeks since President Donald Trump signed into law a $2.2 trillion economic rescue package that will distribute money to struggling individuals and businesses. It feels…
Stores try to stay relevant while their doors are closed
NEW YORK — Long before there was a global coronavirus pandemic, brick-and-mortar retailers struggled to get people to walk through their doors instead of shopping online. Now those retailers are…
Hogan, Cuomo call for additional $500B in aid to states
Governors Larry Hogan of Maryland and Andrew Cuomo of New York issued a bipartisan call Saturday for an additional $500 billion in federal aid for U.S. states and territories dealing…
1st round of stimulus checks arrive via direct deposit
Those who have not filed taxes are being directed to go to IRS.gov. April 11, 2020, 7:55 PM 5 min read 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this…
U.S. six-month deficit rises to $744 billion ahead of virus budget storm in April
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States racked up a $744 billion budget deficit in the first half of fiscal 2020, up 8% from a year earlier, the Treasury said on…