Bucknam: Helping our local businesses during the shutdown
The government can do a lot to alleviate the economic impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, but Vermonters can also help our businesses stay afloat during this crisis. Here are some ideas.
Vermont has 11,000 unprocessed unemployment claims
The official unemployment numbers the Vermont Department of Labor reported this week did not include 11,000 unprocessed claims due to the record volume of layoffs.
Trump on record unemployment numbers: U.S. has to ‘get back to work’
With the U.S. surpassing 1,000 deaths and nearing 81,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, many health officials said an April 12 reopening would be too early. But Trump reiterated during his press briefing late Thursday afternoon that the country can’t stay closed for long.
Gov. Scott shutdown of economy causes record number of Vermonters to lose jobs
Initial claims for unemployment insurance have hit a record high in Vermont after Gov. Phil Scott shut down the state economy due to fears about the spread of the coronavirus.
What ‘stay home, stay safe’ means to Vermonters’ freedom to buy groceries, worship
Vermonters are eager to learn how Gov. Phil Scott’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Covid-19 policy applies to their lives. Are they still permitted to walk into a supermarket and shop? What are their options?
Roper: What about ‘If it costs one life’?
Yes, if a policy can save one life it should be considered. But if it also costs one life, it’s a wash. And if it costs two, it’s a bad policy. No politician should be blamed for considering both sides of this coin.
3.3 million file unemployment claims in U.S., a record number, following government-imposed economic shutdown
Nearly 3.3 million Americans filed unemployment claims last week, a record number as businesses were forced to shut down to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Private companies stepping up to provide medical equipment, masks to healthcare workers on front lines
The White House Coronavirus Task Force and others have pointed to the resilience of the American people, and specifically, companies and businesses that are stepping up to help local, state, and federal agencies combat the spread of the coronavirus.
Gov. Scott orders ‘close-contact businesses’ to close
Gov. Phil Scott on Saturday placed additional strain on the economy by ordering a shutdown of “close-contact” businesses in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Scott: Vermonters must endure economic hardships ‘for as long as feasibly possible’ following two deaths
Gov. Phil Scott on Friday said Vermonters may have to wait a long time for business to return to normal as his administration pursues a COVID-19 response effort restricting citizens’ ability to work, support families and go to school.
Opinion: Government response to coronavirus increasing unemployment
If millions of people become unemployed and lose their livelihood and health care, the consequences could be more severe than the virus itself.
U.S. unemployment claims up 33 percent first two weeks in March
Unemployment claims increased by 33 percent in the first two weeks of March, according to a report published Thursday by the U.S. Department of Labor.