Small business financing
About $140 million in stimulus money targeted for tourism

Jun. 24, 2021 12:28 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's tourism and entertainment businesses, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, are getting some financial help to recover. ...

Here's how to get free money for your business

By Ryan Lane Of Nerdwallet Jun. 17, 2021 06:32 AM EDT
Grants have helped many businesses affected by the pandemic. Between the federal government, state programs and private organizations, small-business owners...

FILE - In this Friday, May 28, 2021, file photo, the morning sun shines on the State Capitol shines in downtown Denver. The Colorado Legislature ended its 2021 session this week after the Democrat-controlled Legislature pushed through a swath of progressive legislation on their agenda with little Republican support, following the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, multiple mass shootings in the state and a nationwide reckoning for racial justice. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Colorado lawmakers map ambitious path to pandemic recovery

By James Anderson And Patty Nieberg Jun. 09, 2021 03:17 PM EDT

Vermont governor signs $7.3B state budget, broadband growth

Jun. 09, 2021 09:20 AM EDT
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has signed a $7.3 billion state budget that he he says will put the state on a path to a more prosperous and...

Whitmer: Spend $300M of virus aid to hike hourly wage to $15

By David Eggert Jun. 03, 2021 04:38 PM EDT
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday proposed spending $300 million in federal COVID-19 funding to help Michigan businesses pay workers $15...

FILE - In this March 30, 2021 file photo, President Joe Biden speaks after signing the PPP Extension Act of 2021, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. The government's key COVID-19 relief program for small businesses has run out of money. The Small Business Administration said Wednesday, May 5, that the Paycheck Protection Program has been exhausted. As of Sunday, the PPP had given out nearly 10.8 million loans worth more than $780 billion since April of last year. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
Demand rises for New Mexico pandemic small business loans

By Morgan Lee Jun. 03, 2021 10:23 AM EDT

Cruise ship MSC Orchestra passes in the Giudecca Canal in Venice, Italy, early Thursday, June 3, 2021. Early risers in Venice woke Thursday to the sight of a cruise ship traveling down the Giudecca canal for the first time since the pandemic, despite pledges by subsequent Italian governments to reroute the huge vessels due to safety and environmental concerns. (JC Viens via AP)
The Latest: Arizona’s state-run vaccination sites to close

By The Associated Press Jun. 03, 2021 08:19 AM EDT

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito speaks at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, May 27, 2021, as from left, Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., Sen. Barrasso, R-Wy. and Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., look on. Republican senators outlined a $928 billion infrastructure proposal Thursday, a counteroffer to President Joe Biden's more sweeping plan as the two sides struggle to negotiate a bipartisan compromise and remain far apart on how to pay for the massive spending. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Biden to GOP: 'Don't get in the way' of infrastructure plan

By Lisa Mascaro And Jonathan Lemire May. 28, 2021 12:17 AM EDT

From left, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., the GOP's lead negotiator on a counteroffer to President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan, is joined by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., and Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, May 27, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Biden to GOP: 'Don't get in the way' of infrastructure plan

By Lisa Mascaro And Jonathan Lemire May. 27, 2021 12:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 12, 2020 file photo, a pedestrian passes a closed barbershop during the coronavirus pandemic, in the North End neighborhood of Boston. Many small-business owners took on debt to weather the coronavirus pandemic, which forced lockdowns and decimated revenues for large sectors of the economy. Now, those business owners are faced with repaying this debt and rebuilding their companies. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
4 tips for small-business owners paying down pandemic debt

By Kelsey Sheehy Of Nerdwallet May. 27, 2021 07:00 AM EDT

Ahmande Grimes, owner of Spartan Financial, a financial services broker, poses for a portrait Monday, May 24, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. When Grimes applied for a relief loan through his two traditional banks during COVID-19, the process seemed as complicated as applying for a mortgage. When he turned to an online lender, his application was quickly accepted and sent to the SBA. As a result, Grimes is considering a complete move to online banking, not just for borrowing. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Saved by online lenders, businesses say they'll borrow again

By Joyce M. Rosenberg May. 25, 2021 12:12 PM EDT

Editorial Roundup: Wisconsin

By The Associated Press May. 19, 2021 04:42 PM EDT
Eau Claire Leader Telegram. May 13, 2021. Editorial: Why write editorials? Every now and then we step back in our...

FILE - In this April 29, 2021, file photo, Elva Quinonez prepares food as California Gov. Gavin Newsom talks with Magaly Colelli at Magaly's restaurant in San Fernando, Calif. California is getting $27 billion from the federal government because of the coronavirus, and on Thursday, May 13, 2021, Gov. Newsom said he wants to give some of that money to small business owners that were forced to temporarily close during the coronavirus pandemic. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via AP, Pool, File)
California governor seeks $1.5B boost for small businesses

By Adam Beam May. 13, 2021 02:48 PM EDT

Audit: Portland skipped safeguards to get virus grants out

May. 12, 2021 08:12 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A city audit has found that Portland failed to create a fair and transparent grant selection process, interpreted eligibility criteria...

Ex-Hawaii CEO accused of virus loan fraud pleads not guilty

By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher May. 12, 2021 04:26 PM EDT
HONOLULU (AP) — A former CEO of Hawaii company accused of defrauding banks of money meant to assist businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic pleaded not...

Woman charged with receiving fraudulent pandemic loan

May. 12, 2021 10:22 AM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — A Florida woman authorities allege used the personal information of a Massachusetts resident to fraudulently obtain a pandemic-related federal...

Kansas state Rep. Rui Xu, D-Westwood, holds his 18-month-old daughter, Astra, during a break in the House's work, Friday, May 7, 2021, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. Lawmakers are working late as they tried to finish their business for the year. (AP Photo/John Hanna)
Kansas plan could give $500M in COVID relief to businesses

By John Hanna May. 08, 2021 05:00 AM EDT

Connecticut to launch $150 million fund to help businesses

By Susan Haigh And Pat Eaton-Robb May. 06, 2021 11:58 AM EDT
A new $150 million, multi-year initiative to invest in Connecticut businesses, with a major focus on fledgling small businesses located in communities hit hard...

FILE - In this March 30, 2021 file photo, President Joe Biden speaks after signing the PPP Extension Act of 2021, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. The government's key COVID-19 relief program for small businesses has run out of money. The Small Business Administration said Wednesday, May 5, that the Paycheck Protection Program has been exhausted. As of Sunday, the PPP had given out nearly 10.8 million loans worth more than $780 billion since April of last year. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
Small business COVID-19 relief program runs out of money

By Joyce M. Rosenberg May. 05, 2021 01:08 PM EDT

Kansas state Sen. Kellie Warren, R-Leawood, speaks during a Senate debate on legislation dealing with COVID-19, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. Warren is the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and is pushing a proposal to set aside up to $2 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds to compensate businesses hurt by the pandemic. (AP Photo/John Hanna)
GOP lawmakers in Kansas push COVID-19 relief for businesses

By John Hanna May. 04, 2021 04:10 PM EDT