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Unemployment benefits top $30 billion for workers impacted by pandemic
Guidance on benefit eligibility as businesses start to reopen in California Sacramento – Applications for unemployment benefits ticked down slightly as total benefits paid since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic soar past $30 billion, according to the latest weekly...
State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California's positivity rate – a key indicator of community spread – remains stable in the 14-day average. Hospitalization rates remain stable over the...
State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California's test positivity rate – a key indicator of community spread – remains stable in the 14-day average. Hospitalization rates remain...
Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order on Actions in Response to COVID-19
SACRAMENTO -- Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order addressing a variety of issues in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order extends waivers temporarily broadening the capability of counties to enroll persons into the California Work...
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance Program Reopened to All Eligible Small Businesses and Non-Profits Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
WASHINGTON – To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to...