California could soon extend its COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave (SPSL) through the end of 2022 and provide relief to small businesses incurring the costs of such leave if Governor Gavin Newsom signs a bill sent...more
On May 13, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced an expansion of the state’s COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant program from $2.5 billion to $4 billion. The expansion makes California’s business relief grants...more
In Washington: The House Budget Committee approved legislation for a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package on Monday evening, with a full House vote is expected at the end of this week. So far, House Democrats expect a...more
Governor Gina Raimondo has announced a Coronavirus Relief Fund grant program for Rhode Island businesses affected by Executive Order 20-95, which requires an early shutdown for certain bars and restaurants. Under the...more
Governor Ned Lamont recently announced the creation of the $50 million Connecticut CARES Small Business Grant Program (the “CT Cares Grant Program”) to assist eligible small businesses and non-profits recover from the ongoing...more
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS - October 20, 2020: Vermont’s Governor Phil Scott announced a new round of economic recovery grants for Vermont businesses, to be administered by the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community...more
On July 15, 2020, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo announced a new small business grant program to be administered through Rhode Island Commerce. The “Restore RI” grant program will initially be funded with $50 million,...more
Phase 2 of the Recovery Lancaster grant program will soon be opening for businesses and nonprofits in Lancaster County to help cope with COVID-19 safety and financial recovery. ...more
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS - May 20, 2020: Vermont Governor Phil Scott announced a $400 million economic relief and recovery package for Vermont. The proposed package is funded by the $1.25 billion Vermont received from Federal...more
On Monday, April 6, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced in COVID-19 Bulletin #13 that the State of Tennessee will allocate $10 million to support small and rural hospitals that are facing financial strain due to the ongoing...more