The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) sent a letter to the United States House of Representatives Small Business Committee yesterday urging Congress to extend the authorization for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) beyond March 31, 2021. NFIB included additional recommendations for the committee to consider. “The PPP loan program has been a … [More]
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Their Take: NFIB Denounces House’s Passage of PRO Act of 2021
NFIB
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, issued the following statement from Vice President of Federal Government Relations Kevin Kuhlman in response to the United States House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. 842, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2021. The legislation would … [More]
Fact Sheet: Changes to PPP Increase Equitable Access to Relief
U.S. Small Business Administration
Two weeks ago, the Biden-Harris Administration made several reforms to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to further ensure small businesses get the help they need, especially Mom-and-Pop businesses in underserved communities. Putting equity at the center of its policies and programs, the Biden-Harris Administration launched a comprehensive plan to engage small … [More]
Governor Ducey Announces Next Phase of Business and Safety Protocols
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey today announced the next phase of COVID-19 mitigation. With cases dropping in Arizona, and vaccine distribution underway, it’s still important to keep our guard up, and these protocols reflect that approach. The announcement follows 7 weeks of declining cases in Arizona, and the distribution of more than 2 million vaccines. The following changes are … [More]
Ducey Issues Executive Order Requiring Schools to Offer In-Person Learning
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Following discussions with public school leaders, and in accordance with new guidance from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Governor Doug Ducey today issued a new Executive Order returning schools to in-person, teacher-led instruction. According to metrics developed by the CDC, 12 of Arizona’s 15 counties are in phases where all schools are safe to open, … [More]
If You Own a Business, You’ve Only Got Days Left to Apply for a Paycheck Protection Loan
by Jennifer Roberts and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
In just four months last year, more than 5 million U.S. businesses received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. That helped them pay their workers, their mortgage or rent, and their utility bills. Unfortunately, many small businesses owned by minorities, women and veterans didn’t get PPP loans last year. We want to make sure you know how to apply for the funding your … [More]
State Adopts a Unique Hybrid Model for COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) announced today a new hybrid approach that provides Arizonans 55 and older eligibility along with frontline essential workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The new approach launches today in the Phoenix Metro Area. Arizona will continue its age-based approach to administering the vaccine. The new … [More]
$33 Million Award Will Help Homeless Individuals and Families
Maricopa Association of Governments
More than $33 million in newly awarded federal funding will help the Maricopa region provide housing and services to people experiencing homelessness. This award will help to strengthen the region’s ability to care for families, youth and individuals with no place to call home. “This funding goes toward permanent housing and supportive services for our most vulnerable … [More]
Self-Employed? New PPP Updates Will Help More Independent Contractors with Forgivable Loans
by Edgar R. Olivo
The Biden-Harris administration announced this week that the Paycheck Protection Program will now target businesses with fewer than 20 employees. The 14-day application window is set to begin on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, with revised policies to the program that will make access to relief funds more equitable to entrepreneurial communities of color. This was the largest … [More]
Governor Ducey Joins President in Ordering Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Lives Lost to Covid-19
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
In coordination with President Biden’s proclamation, Governor Doug Ducey today ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff for five days starting tomorrow, February 23, 2021, to honor the thousands of lives lost across Arizona and the nation due to COVID-19. “As we pull together and continue to work to save lives and fight COVID-19, we also grieve and pray … [More]
SBA Prioritizes Smallest of Small Businesses in the Paycheck Protection Program
U.S. Small Business Administration
Building on a month of strong results, the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Small Business Administration are taking steps with the Paycheck Protection Program to further promote equitable relief for America’s mom-and-pop businesses. The latest round of Paycheck Protection Program funding opened one month ago and already the Biden Administration has succeeded in … [More]
Arizona Launches Initiative Easing Access to Covid-19 Vaccine Sites for Vulnerable Individuals
AHCCCS
Governor Doug Ducey and AHCCCS, Arizona’s state Medicaid agency, today announced a first-in-the-nation initiative that will make it easier for Medicaid members to get transportation to drive-through COVID-19 vaccination appointments. Beginning today, AHCCCS will reimburse non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) providers for driving eligible Medicaid members to and from … [More]
Arizona Announces State-Run Vaccine Site in Metro Phoenix’s East Valley
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) today announced a state-operated COVID-19 vaccination site in the Phoenix metropolitan area’s East Valley, avoiding the closure of a successful mass vaccination site and further expanding the state’s nationally recognized model for speeding up vaccine administration. The vaccination site at … [More]
Biden to Increase Lending to Small Business in Need, Announces Changes to PPP
inbusinessPHX.com
Small businesses account for 44 percent of U.S. GDP, create two-thirds of net new jobs, and employ nearly half of America’s workers. Now, millions of main street small businesses – especially Black- and Brown-owned small businesses – are struggling to make ends meet in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis. The Biden-Harris administration has made … [More]
ADOR Sets Alert on Unemployment Benefits Identity Theft
Arizona Department of Revenue
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) advises taxpayers who receive a Form 1099-G from the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) for unemployment benefits they did not receive to contact the Arizona Department of Economic Security for a corrected form. Form 1099-G for Arizona Unemployment Insurance (UI) or Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) benefits are sent … [More]
ADOT Advances $230 Million in New Transportation Investments Statewide
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey announced $230 million in new transportation infrastructure investments that will enhance highway safety and meet the demand of new residents moving to Arizona. “Despite the pandemic, Arizona’s economy is strong and families and businesses continue to relocate here in record numbers,” said Governor Ducey. “Now is the right time to use our state and … [More]
SBA Reaches $200 Billion Milestone in EIDL Program to Small Businesses and Nonprofits
U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration reached a milestone in the success of the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which has provided U.S. small businesses, non-profits, and agricultural businesses a total of $200 billion in emergency funding. “Following the enactment of COVID-19 emergency legislation, the SBA has now provided more than 3.7 million small … [More]
Ducey Signs Order to Cut the ‘Red Tape’
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey today signed an Executive Order renewing a moratorium on all new regulatory rulemaking by state agencies, limiting government regulations that inhibit job growth. “Arizona is a pro-business state — and we continue to welcome more job opportunities and new businesses,” said Governor Ducey. “Government should not be getting in the way of opportunities, jobs … [More]
