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SBA again accepting Paycheck Protection Program applications

The U.S. Small Business Administration on Monday began once again accepting applications in a program meant to help small businesses keep workers during the COVID-19 crisis.  The first round of $349 billion in the Paycheck Protection Program loans ran out in just 13 days, and not without controversy. At least $500 million of that money … Continued
April 27, 2020

When should Alabama’s economy reopen?

When should Alabama reopen its economy after the COVID-19 shutdown? President Trump has said the decision is for Governors to make, even if he disagrees with his or her decision. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has said she plans to announce a decision this week, possibly April 28. White House Guidelines for “Opening Up America Again” … Continued
April 27, 2020

Trump signs bill replenishing funds for Payroll Protection Program

Friday, President Donald J. Trump (R) signed a nearly half-trillion-dollar coronavirus relief bill that replenishes the money for the Payroll Protection Program, a Small Business Administration program that makes small-business loans to prevent layoffs during the forced economic shutdown to fight the spread of the coronavirus. The $484 billion bill is the fourth large coronavirus … Continued
April 27, 2020

How is COVID-19 affecting toxic exposure claims?

The COVID-19 pandemic is spreading rapidly throughout the country, with nearly 850,000 cases of infection, out of which over 5,300 took place in Alabama. While everyone is vulnerable to contracting the novel coronavirus, there are certain groups of people who have a higher risk of contracting the virus, such as veterans and former industrial workers. … Continued
April 24, 2020

Unemployed Alabama workers deserve support, not suspicion

Thousands of sick Alabamians. Hundreds of dead Alabamians. Hundreds of thousands of Alabamians out of work.  These are the realities of the COVID-19 virus’ effect on this state.  But they are not the most worrisome aspects of this crisis.  No, the most worrisome aspect, it turns out — and really, y’all, hold onto your seats … Continued
April 24, 2020

Sewell, Byrne, and Palmer all vote for Coronavirus Relief bill

Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to replenish the Payroll Protection Program and help hospitals and healthcare providers during this global COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (D-Selma), Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose), and Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) voted in favor of the House-passed Senate Amendment to H.R. 266, the Interim Emergency Coronavirus Relief Package, otherwise … Continued
April 24, 2020

Trump says it is too early for Georgia to reopen its economy

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is set to lift a number of restrictions in Georgia as early as Friday. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump said he disagrees with Kemp’s decision to move quickly to reopen large parts of the state’s economy. “I told the governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp, that I disagree, strongly, with his decision … Continued
April 23, 2020