WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to update their website on programs available for shops. Information is now included on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Per SBA, the Paycheck Protection Program is "designed to provide a…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) now has an e-newsletter for small business owners to receive updates on SBA programs for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. President Trump signed the third Coronavirus stimulus package Friday afternoon, which…
From the Detroit Free Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Friday afternoon activated the Defense Production Act, telling his administration to order General Motors to prioritize contracts to produce breathing ventilators to fight the spreading coronavirus, even as…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Trump on Saturday released an updated guidance on those critical infrastructure workers providing essential services. "This is a federal…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 27, 2020) – The U.S. House of Representatives passed – and President Trump swiftly signed – the third Coronavirus stimulus package, H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, (CARES Act). Passage came after a…
From The Automotive Service Association WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. House Small Business Committee leadership released key small business provisions’ summaries and a Q/A on the eve of the U.S. House of Representatives floor vote for the Coronavirus Stimulus package. [caption…
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced more guidance to provide information to workers and employers about how each will be able to take advantage of the protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) when it takes effect on April 1, 2020.
From The Automotive Service Association WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Small Business Committee Chairman Marco Rubio (R-FL) has released the "Bipartisan Small Business Summary Provisions" of the new Coronavirus Stimulus Legislation. The Keeping American Workers Paid & Employed Act passed…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 25, 2020 – The U.S. Senate has passed the third Coronavirus stimulus package, H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act (CARES Act). After extensive negotiations with the Administration, the package includes increased funding and…
https://youtu.be/5rvzvuVA09Y WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob Redding provides an update on the Stimulus Package and the positive impact that it may have on auto repairers. Stay tuned! CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST
From ASA's Washington D.C. Office WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate negotiators came to agreement early this morning on a proposed Coronavirus Stimulus Package. The U.S. Senate will consider the bill on the floor later today. Senators are awaiting the final…
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a "Stay at Home" order, effective at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2020, and running through 11:59 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2020. Below is a copy of…
From TakingTheHill.com & Staff Reports WASHINGTON, D.C. - Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan enacted an emergency order to close all non-essential businesses across the state. The order requires "the closure of anything" that isn't included in the U.S. Department of Homeland…
From TakingTheHill.com WASHINGTON, D.C. - All small businesses in all 50 states are now eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans. To read the U.S. House Committee on Small Business FAQ sheet, click HERE. To learn more about the loans, click…
From TakingTheHill.com UPDATE: Connecticut & Nevada governors issue 'Stay at Home' orders WASHINGTON, D.C. - Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont both announced stay at home orders for their states. Gov. Sisolaks’ Executive Order under Section 7…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In an effort to ensure small businesses aren't left behind during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Automotive Service Association is urging automotive repair and maintenance facilities to write to their members of Congress in support of a "100…
https://youtu.be/uKczn4SoLiA WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob Redding provided an important update Friday during a Facebook Live, as ASA continues efforts to protect and bring needed legislative and other aid to auto repairers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 20, 2020) - States approved for U.S. Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans to date are: Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Louisiana Maine Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Montana Nevada New…
