US Covid-19 response: How stimulus checks, unemployment insurance, and tax credits sped up economic recovery

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US Covid-19 response: How stimulus checks, unemployment insurance, and tax credits sped up economic recovery

This story is one in our six-part series The Pandemic Playbook. Explore all the stories here. Jasmine Holloway knows it sounds odd. But March 2021, when she and the rest…

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Jump in hiring fuels optimism for US economic recovery

WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added a surprisingly robust 379,000 jobs last month in a sign the economy is strengthening as virus cases drop, vaccinations ramp up, Americans spend more and…

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Coronavirus Florida

Some May See Even More Money From Potential Economic Relief Package – CBS Miami

(CBS Detroit) — The likelihood of a third stimulus check has drawn a lot of interest. But the $1.9 trillion economic relief package includes so much more than a $1,400…

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Coronavirus Florida

Economic downturn forces CRAs to choose: Fund business growth or help start new companies?

After nearly a year of the pandemic, some CRA directors are considering cutting continued support for local businesses. Source link

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Coronavirus Massachusetts

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki and National Economic Council director brief reporters

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki and National Economic Council Director Brian Deese held a press briefing on President Joe Biden’s second full day in office. Psaki and Deese discussed…

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Coronavirus North Carolina

Orange County weighs in on economic recovery plan :: WRAL.com

By Joe Fisher, WRAL Reporter Hillsborough, N.C. — Orange County is holding its first virtual public meeting Friday on a proposal to help local businesses recover from the pandemic downturn.…

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Coronavirus Wisconsin

Fox Cities businesses stand ready for economic resurgence once the pandemic subsides

U.S. Venture remains committed to relocating its headquarters to downtown Appleton, company spokeswoman says. Source link

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Coronavirus New Jersey

New Jersey Future analysis of the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020

December 21st, 2020 by Peter Kasabach There is much for smart growth advocates to like in S3295/A4, the economic incentives legislation passed by the New Jersey Legislature today. The comprehensive…

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Coronavirus North Carolina

North Korea celebrates party anniversary amid economic woes :: WRAL.com

By KIM TONG-HYUNG , Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Saturday celebrated the 75th anniversary of its ruling party with outside observers expecting leader Kim Jong Un…

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Coronavirus Wisconsin

As number of COVID-19 cases in Northeast Wisconsin soars, experts worry it could sink state's economic recovery from pandemic

Wisconsin businesses are bracing for less economic output as the number of COVID-19 cases increases in Northeast Wisconsin. Source link

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