Apr 23 Watch 9:16 What these 2 Georgia mayors think about reopening their state Georgia’s governor says the state will allow some businesses to reopen beginning this Friday -- a week before his stay-at-home order expires. It’s a decision President Trump says he opposes. So far, Georgia has seen more than 20,000 cases and… Continue watching
Apr 23 Watch 6:34 Why the pandemic is making U.S. economic inequality even worse By Paul Solman A new survey by the Pew Research Center finds 43 percent of U.S. adults say they or someone in their household has suffered a job loss or pay cut due to COVID-19. With such widespread impact, it will likely take… Continue watching
Apr 23 WATCH: New Jersey governor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy held a news conference April 23 on the state’s response to the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 23 Gig workers and self-employed keep waiting for jobless aid By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Economists say the layoffs could send the unemployment rate as high as 20%, which would be the worst level since the Great Depression. But there are many more filings for jobless aid to come, including millions of independent contractors, gig… Continue reading
Apr 23 U.S. unsure it can meet deadline to disburse funds to tribes By Felicia Fonseca The department says it's still working to determine whether Alaska Native corporations are eligible for a share of the funding. Meanwhile, the list of tribes suing the federal government to try and keep the money out of the hands of… Continue reading
Apr 23 Government puts pressure on public companies to return loans By Associated Press Although the intent of the program is to help small businesses hit by the coronavirus outbreak, some publicly traded companies did secure loans, setting off a backlash. Continue reading
Apr 23 EU agrees budget, recovery plan needed to beat virus impact By Lorne Cook, Raf Casert, Associated Press European Union leaders have agreed to revamp the EU's long-term budget and set up a massive recovery fund to tackle the impact of the coronavirus and help rebuild the bloc's ravaged economies. Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley California Gov. Gavin Newsom held a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 23 Legal battles loom as businesses hit by virus sue insurers By Michael Tarm, Associated Press The Billy Goat Tavern and millions of other shuttered businesses nationwide have turned to their insurers to help recoup their losses following state-mandated closures, but insurers have widely rejected the claims. Continue reading
Apr 23 New House panel poised to track virus aid dollars By Mary Clare Jalonick, Matthew Daly, Associated Press Congressional oversight of the coronavirus rescue effort is quickly expanding. The House is voting Thursday to create a new subcommittee to track more than $2 trillion in coronavirus aid. Continue reading