Minnesota governor signs executive order prohibiting price gouging amid COVID-19 pandemic

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed three more executive orders Friday, including one prohibiting stores from price gouging amid the outbreak of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. 

Gov. Abbott allowing event permit refunds for businesses affected by coronavirus

So far, the coronavirus outbreak has lead to the closures of multiple major Texas festivals, including Rodeo Austin and SXSW, which faced its first cancellation in its 34-year history. 

U.S. SBA approves emergency designation for Texas businesses, loans available

Texas small businesses who believe they may be eligible for loans should visit the SBA's website where they can directly apply for assistance. The online application is the fastest method to receive a decision about loan eligibility. 

Minnesota grocery industry assures: No shortage on the horizon

The grocery store industry is assuring consumers that there is no supply chain issue, despite empty shelves at stores everywhere.

H-E-B donates $3 million, launches program to assist Texas' most vulnerable

The company has partnered with Favor Delivery to provide seniors with a low-cost  "personal shopper." The program will allow seniors to get essential food and supplies delivered to them while remaining in the comfort and safety of their home. 

Atlanta allowing restaurants to serve alcohol-to-go temporarily

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has signed an executive order giving restaurants in the city the ability to serve alcohol to go temporarily. 

Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15

The United States is moving its tax deadline from April 15 to July 15, according to a tweet by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.

FOX 7 Care Force: Bunker Labs helps veterans, service members start businesses

In the FOX 7 Care Force, Mike Warren looks at how one organization is keeping the entrepreneurial spirit alive in the veteran and military community.

Minnesota daycare centers grow increasingly nervous about staying open amid coronavirus crisis

The health department is again urging daycare centers and preschools to remain open, but the decision has left parents, educators and daycare providers with a tough call on what to do and how to keep kids and staff safe.

$10 toilet paper? Coronavirus price gouging complaints surge in US

Across a country where lines are long and patience is thin, authorities are receiving a surge of reports about merchants trying to cash in on the coronavirus crisis.