Kentucky lawmakers agree to budget for only one year with limited spending
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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As the state faces great uncertainty in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, key lawmakers unveiled plans to vote on a one-year spending plan on Wednesday in a rare move for the Kentucky General Assembly. The announcement came Tuesday on […] The post Kentucky lawmakers agree to budget for on... .. read more..

COVID-19 Technology Response Panel Discussion - April 1, at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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The Michigan Chamber is hosting a “COVID-19 Technology Response Panel Discussion” today, April 1, at 1 p.m. with a panel of technology experts from Maner Costerisan.  The Maner team will discuss the Governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order and how to manage employees working from home.  ... .. read more..

Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Help Small Business During Crisis
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that will provide some relief for small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 crisis.  The Governor’s executive order  allows the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) to offer a 90-day extension for tax re... .. read more..

Shentel Introduces a New Product Offering: 25 Mbps Flex Internet Service Package
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Virginia Chamber of Commerce (https://www.vachamber.com)

This new pre-paid, contract-free, budget-friendly, fast Internet service allows customers more speed, flexibility and convenience EDINBURG, VA (March 30, 2020) – Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) (NASDAQ: SHEN), a leading provider of telecommunications and broadband services in Virg... .. read more..

Federal ‘CARES’ Act Expands Unemployment Benefits to Laid Off Workers
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law. A nearly $2 trillion economic stimulus package, the Act provides an estimated $260 billion in enhanced and expanded Unemployment Insurance (UI) to millions of workers throughout the country who ... .. read more..

Beshear tells Kentuckians to not travel outside Kentucky unless absolutely ne...
Monday, March 30, 2020
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Following another increase in cases in the coronavirus in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear announced a new executive order telling Kentuckians to not leave the state unless absolutely necessary. Beshear’s announcement comes after a growth in cases in Tennessee counties bordering […] The post Bes... .. read more..

COVID-19 Update: What You Need To Know About Stay at Home Order (Executive Or...
Monday, March 30, 2020
Virginia Chamber of Commerce (https://www.vachamber.com)

On March 30, Governor Ralph Northam issued a Stay at Home Order (Executive Order 55) requiring all Virginians to stay home, with a few exceptions. Individuals are allowed to travel for essential services only, which includes going to the grocery store, picking up medication, caring for sick famil... .. read more..

Stepping Up
Monday, March 30, 2020
Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce (https://advocacy.calchamber.com)

Bankers stepped up to the plate to help allay financial concerns caused by the pandemic. The banking industry is offering a variety of support for customers and small business owners that include fee waivers, deferred payments for credit cards, auto loans and mortgages, loan modifications, low- a... .. read more..