Business and Government
The numbers suggest COVID-19 is easing its pandemic grip on the U.S., and with states lifting restrictions on business activity, tens of thousands of business owners will be trying to come up with their own answers to a shared question:…
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The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers about contract-tracing scams sent out via text message. It says that government health departments will send out a text message simply letting one know that they will call. Scan texts will ask for…
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The second phase of Kansas' reopening plan, which would allow more consumer access to businesses, is set to start on Friday. Gov. Laura Kelly modified the order, saying that the reason for the change is due to the slowing number…
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The Department of Agriculture released details on how the $19 billion in relief for farmers will be given out to recipients. Farmers that have suffered a loss of five percent or more are eligible for up to $250,000 per person.…
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Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas is asking for $54.5 million in CARES Act funding from Jackson County officials for the city. The request comes after the county was allocated $123 million and is based on the percentage of Kansas City…
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Leaders in the restaurant industry want more time to spend PPP loans, increasing that window from eight to 24 weeks. They met with President Donald Trump and said that they were concerned about various social distancing rules in states and…
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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump on Wednesday to talk about the state's reopening process and an effort to get more tests. "Our continued emphasis is on protecting Kansans' health and well-being, and helping…
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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell reportedly said that there might not be a full economic recovery in the United States until a vaccine is developed against COVID-19. However, he also said he expects the economy to have a full rebound…
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The House of Representatives has passed an additional $3 trillion in stimulus funding called the HEROES Act, and though the Republic-ed Senate is expected to reject the measure, House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said she is willing to make…
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The 68 million Americans who receive Social Security payments might be in for a rude awakening next year, as their checks aren't expected to have a cost-of-living increase next year. The average monthly check would remain at $1,460 due to…
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