Combatting An "Eviction Tsunami" In Greensboro
Greensboro has long been home to one of the nation's highest eviction rates, and that was before the pandemic.
CARES Act
Government Arts Boost 'Does Not Come Close To Meeting The Demand,' Says NEA Head
Nearly a thousand arts organizations across the country are receiving funds from the CARES Act. But the National Endowment for the Arts says the $44 million in grants it announced today is not enough.
When Essential Workers Earn Less Than The Jobless: 'We Put The Country On Our Back'
Congress has yet to pass a measure that would ensure a pay boost for people who have been asked to keep going to work during the coronavirus pandemic shutdowns.
Advocates Launch Spanish-Language Eviction Hotline
A Spanish-language eviction hotline is now up and running to help immigrants navigate the state's legal system.
Bill Directs $25M In Federal Funding To Meat-Processing Plants
A bill being introduced in the state House on Tuesday would earmark $25 million in federal funding to aid meat-processing plants.
Senators Clash Over How Soon To Reopen The Economy
Lawmakers squabbled over how quickly the economy can rebound from the coronavirus shutdown and whether the government is doing enough to support struggling families and businesses.
Want Your Stimulus Check Direct Deposited? Sign Up By Noon Wednesday
This applies to people who haven't received a payment and who haven't checked that the IRS has their information. Those who miss the deadline will get a paper check, which may not arrive until June.
Why The Crisis May Make Powerful Corporations Even More Powerful
As small businesses scramble for emergency assistance, big businesses get a new program of virtually endless lending from the Fed.
Lawsuit Alleges CARES Act Excludes U.S. Citizen Children Of Undocumented Immigrants
Advocates say denying these children benefits provided in the federal stimulus coronavirus package is akin to them being "treated as second-class citizens."