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COVID-19
Coronavirus (COVID-19) News & AnnouncementsMonday, March 23, 2020The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners and the Medical Licensure Commission have adopted emergency administrative rules and procedures allowing for the emergency licensing of qualified medical personnel. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, March 23, 2020As the Nation comes together to slow the spread of COVID-19, on March 16th, the President issued updated Coronavirus Guidance for America. This guidance states that: “If you work in a critical infrastructure industry, as defined by the Department of Homeland Security, such as healthcare services and pharmaceutical and food supply, you have a special responsibility to maintain your normal work schedule.” Read more(0) CommentsSaturday, March 21, 2020Governor Kay Ivey announced today that small businesses across Alabama negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic are eligible for assistance under the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Read more(0) CommentsSaturday, March 21, 2020Effective immediately, Alabama counties can apply for the SBA's EIDL Program Read more(0) CommentsSaturday, March 21, 2020The state of Alabama has secured a critical declaration that will allow small businesses to receive assistance through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program to cope with the coronavirus outbreak. Read more(0) CommentsSaturday, March 21, 2020On Friday, March 20, the U.S. Treasury, IRS, and U.S. Department of Labor announced their plans for making the paid leave provisions in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) less burdensome for small businesses. Read more(0) CommentsSaturday, March 21, 2020In a move to proactively protect the health of customers, employees and the communities it serves, Alabama Power has temporarily adjusted the operations of business offices throughout the state. The move came amid COVID-19 concerns. During adjusted operations, business offices will maintain a number of services for customers, including 24/7 payment kiosks, drop box or drive-thru options. Read more(0) CommentsFriday, March 20, 2020The U.S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor) announced that small and midsize employers can begin taking advantage of two new refundable payroll tax credits, designed to immediately and fully reimburse them, dollar-for-dollar, for the cost of providing Coronavirus-related leave to their employees. This relief to employees and small and midsize businesses is provided under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Act), signed by President Trump on March 18, 2020. Read more(0) CommentsFriday, March 20, 2020MONTGOMERY – Mayor Steven L. Reed today issued a resolution (attached) closing all entertainment districts in Montgomery effective immediately. Read more(0) CommentsFriday, March 20, 2020Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) will extend its suspension of production of automobiles in Montgomery, Alabama, due to an anticipated decline in market demand related to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more(0) Comments