covid-19 relief

Senators and the White House are locked in intense negotiations to salvage a bipartisan infrastructure deal

The U.S. Small Business Administration says it has billions in aid still available but is having trouble attracting business owners who want it.

Texas’ two Republican senators called the COVID-19 relief bill “wasteful” and “stuffed with pork” after a party-line vote pushed the $1.9 trillion piece of legislation through the Senate early Saturday.

President Joe Biden urged Congress to pass a COVID-19 relief bill as soon as possible warning inaction is costly.

Long lines for the COVID-19 vaccine and confusion over who is eligible are still causing troubles for North Texans. Efforts by the state are still plagued with challenges and supply of the vaccine are not meeting the demand. NBC 5’s Bianca Castro has the story.

The Small Business Administration is reopening its Paycheck Protection Program this week, with some revamped rules and guidelines.

Banks across the country, are starting to work overtime to help businesses get their Paycheck Protection Program applications together. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen reports on the second round of help for small businesses.

Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday that Americans could expect to start receiving their COVID-19 relief direct payment via direct deposit as early as Tuesday evening.