Democrats, GOP far apart as coronavirus aid talks intensify
The differences in Washington over the next coronavirus aid package are vast.
The differences in Washington over the next coronavirus aid package are vast.
Governor, HHSC extend application deadline for pandemic food benefits
P-EBT is a one-time benefit of $285 per eligible child and can be used in the same way Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits pay for groceries. The deadline is now August 21.
P-EBT is a one-time benefit of $285 per eligible child and can be used in the same way Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits pay for groceries. The deadline is now August 21.
Second stimulus check details revealed: Who is eligible?
The GOP unveiled details for a second round of direct payments to American households on Monday, in legislation that has been dubbed the HEALS Act.
The GOP unveiled details for a second round of direct payments to American households on Monday, in legislation that has been dubbed the HEALS Act.
FOX 7 Discussion: Congress and COVID-19 relief
Discussions continue on Capitol Hill as Congress tries to pass another COVID-19 relief bill. Travis County GOP Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas join Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to share their opinions on what would help the most.
Discussions continue on Capitol Hill as Congress tries to pass another COVID-19 relief bill. Travis County GOP Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas join Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to share their opinions on what would help the most.
As Congress fights, analysts warn economy needs help now
As Congress and the White House resume their efforts to agree on a new economic aid package, evidence is growing that the U.S. economy is faltering. And so is concern that the government may not take the steps needed to support hiring and growth.
As Congress and the White House resume their efforts to agree on a new economic aid package, evidence is growing that the U.S. economy is faltering. And so is concern that the government may not take the steps needed to support hiring and growth.
More payments, extended benefits: Inside the GOP's COVID stimulus proposal
The framework is expected to extend — but reduce substantially — just-expired expanded unemployment benefits, send a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus check to American adults earning less than $75,000 in August and funnel tens of billions of dollars in aid to schools and universities.
The framework is expected to extend — but reduce substantially — just-expired expanded unemployment benefits, send a fresh round of $1,200 stimulus check to American adults earning less than $75,000 in August and funnel tens of billions of dollars in aid to schools and universities.
$600 weekly unemployment benefit ends, but will it be extended? Here’s what you need to know
The $600 weekly boost in jobless aid that millions of people have received since early in the pandemic is set to expire.
The $600 weekly boost in jobless aid that millions of people have received since early in the pandemic is set to expire.
Americans can determine if they are middle class with new income calculator
Pew Research Center reports that 52% of Americans are in middle-income households.
Pew Research Center reports that 52% of Americans are in middle-income households.
Business economists sketch a more hopeful outlook
In the past three months, the outlook for the U.S. economy has improved in the eyes of business economists. However, the optimism is couched somewhat by the resurgence of the coronavirus.
In the past three months, the outlook for the U.S. economy has improved in the eyes of business economists. However, the optimism is couched somewhat by the resurgence of the coronavirus.
Many Americans should be getting $1,200 checks in August, Treasury Secretary says
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says that many Americans will be getting another $1,200 stimulus check in August. But, he says that the GOP is determined to cut down the $600/week in extra federal unemployment benefits that millions have been getting for months.
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says that many Americans will be getting another $1,200 stimulus check in August. But, he says that the GOP is determined to cut down the $600/week in extra federal unemployment benefits that millions have been getting for months.
No virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.
The week in numbers: $600 in jobless benefits expires, a plan for 6M daily tests by December
This week saw details from a federal health organization’s efforts to ramp up coronavirus testing by December, the looming expiration of a key COVID-19 unemployment benefit made headlines, and health leaders discussed the need for states to incorporate different types of data into their coronavirus response.
This week saw details from a federal health organization’s efforts to ramp up coronavirus testing by December, the looming expiration of a key COVID-19 unemployment benefit made headlines, and health leaders discussed the need for states to incorporate different types of data into their coronavirus response.
Governor, HHSC encourage Medicaid, CHIP providers to apply for federal COVID-19 relief funds
The deadline is August 3 and the Provider Relief Funds may be used to cover lost revenue due to the coronavirus or health related expenses purchased to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the virus.
The deadline is August 3 and the Provider Relief Funds may be used to cover lost revenue due to the coronavirus or health related expenses purchased to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the virus.
Poll: Nearly half say job lost to coronavirus won't return
Nearly half of Americans whose families experienced a layoff during the coronavirus pandemic believe those jobs are lost forever.
Nearly half of Americans whose families experienced a layoff during the coronavirus pandemic believe those jobs are lost forever.
US new home sales jump 13.8% in June
The Commerce Department reported Friday that the June gain pushed sales of new homes to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 776,000. The increase follows a 19.4% jump in May.
The Commerce Department reported Friday that the June gain pushed sales of new homes to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 776,000. The increase follows a 19.4% jump in May.
Texas Restaurant Association: Next 45 days critical for locally-owned restaurants
Restaurants are struggling during the pandemic and many may not survive. Some say the next 45 days are critical for restaurant survival in North Texas.
Restaurants are struggling during the pandemic and many may not survive. Some say the next 45 days are critical for restaurant survival in North Texas.
White House drops payroll tax cut as GOP unveils virus aid
The White House has dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.
The White House has dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.
Jobless claims rise as cutoff of extra $600 benefit nears
The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.
The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.
Why are coins hard to find during the pandemic?
The Federal Reserve has seen a significant decline of coins in circulation because people are not spending them as regularly at businesses, many of which are either temporarily closed or not accepting cash.
The Federal Reserve has seen a significant decline of coins in circulation because people are not spending them as regularly at businesses, many of which are either temporarily closed or not accepting cash.
Ole’s Waffle Shop owners resort to spending retirement money to avoid layoffs
The owners of Ole's Waffle Shop in Alameda are the kind of bosses that employees can really appreciate.
The owners of Ole's Waffle Shop in Alameda are the kind of bosses that employees can really appreciate.