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Jan 15, 2021

Biden releases $1.9T plan to stem COVID-19 and steady economy

President-elect Joe Biden has introduced a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan to end "a crisis of deep human suffering" by speeding up vaccination and pumping out financial help to those struggling with the pandemic's prolonged economic fallout.

Dec 30, 2020

Trump’s $2,000 checks all but dead as GOP Senate refuses aid

President Donald Trump's push for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks was all but dead Wednesday as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell proposed an alternative approach of loading up the bill with other White House priorities that appeared destined to fail.

Dec 17, 2020

Negotiators report progress on long-delayed COVID-aid bill

Top Capitol Hill Republicans worked on Tuesday to keep the price tag for a long-delayed COVID-19 aid package in check, seeking to prevail in a battle over help for state and local governments, while capping the cost of bonus jobless benefits and direct payments sought by Democrats.

May 19, 2020

Program to help workers during pandemic sees spike in use

By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A program in Wisconsin designed to help small companies retain workers during slow business periods has taken off after changes were made in response to the coronavirus pandemic to allow more employees to qualify. Since mid-March, more than 14,000 workers have signed up to receive partial […]

Apr 27, 2020

A flood of business bankruptcies likely in coming months

The billions of dollars in coronavirus relief meant for small businesses may not prevent many of them from ending up in bankruptcy court.

Apr 15, 2020

Evers signs pandemic relief package despite misgivings (UPDATE)

The Wisconsin state Senate passed a sweeping coronavirus relief package during a messy virtual session Wednesday and sent the bill on to Gov. Tony Evers to sign.

Mar 30, 2020

CARES Act provides $1 billion to federal courts, prisons

The $2.2 trillion rescue package signed into law on Friday provides more than $1 billion to manage criminal-justice needs arising from COVID-19.

Mar 27, 2020

Axley attorneys explain CARES Act for small businesses (UPDATE)

The House passed a $2.2 trillion rescue package on Friday to help the U.S. economy and health-care system weather the coronavirus pandemic’s toll.

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