Business and Government
Economic recovery will be gradual and prolonged, but federal aid programs are worth it to help stimulate the economy, said Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell in statements to Peterson Institute for International Economics. “Additional fiscal support could be costly but…
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The Producer Price Index fell 1.3 percent in April, the biggest decline in the history of the report, said the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. "In April, over 80 percent of the decrease in the final demand index can be…
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Dr. Anthony Fauci, a member of the White House COVID-19 task force, warned that cities and states reopening too soon could have a major negative impact if those locales don't have the proper resources to deal with an uptick in…
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House Democrats have proposed another stimulus bill, totaling $3 trillion, in response to economic damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It would follow the $2 trillion stimulus bill passed in March, though the measure is not expected to make it…
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There is bill being proposed in the Kansas Legislature that would limit the lawsuit liability business owners would face from legal action related to COVID-19. Proposed by the Kansas Chamber of Commerce, the bill could be considered May 21, when…
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Kansas City, Mo., has released its long-awaited guidelines for reopening restaurants in the city. Starting on May 15, establishments will be able to open for in-dining businesses as long as they follow a specific set of rules put forward by…
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Missouri K-12 schools are usually required to open no later than 14 days before the first Monday in September, but that could change as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. But that requirement might be revisited by the Missouri Board…
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Some college and university leaders are questioning the $12.6 billion being allocated toward their institutions. Apparently, the Department of Education is barring students that are international, unauthorized and under the DACA -program from receiving assistance. Within 30 days of receiving…
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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly recently chose two people to head up efforts for the state's COVID-19 recovery plan. She selected Cheryl Harrison-Lee as the Recovery Office’s executive director and Lyle Butler as chair. Harrison-Lee , who is on the Kansas…
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The federal government plans to purchase $3 billion in crops, meat and dairy products from farmers that will be used in food banks and other facilities, announced President Donald Trump over the weekend. Farmers and ranchers, which were already suffering…
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