Justice outlines WV CARES funds distribution and local aid
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced more than 2.2 billion in federal CARES Act and related funds, with 200 million to localities and 150 million for small businesses. He noted 15,000 small firms may receive up to 10,000 each and emphasized preserving the unemployment fund to avoid tax hikes and bond rating drops.
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May US consumer spending rebounds amid downturn
Americans boosted spending by a record 8.2 percent in May, partly erasing sharp drops in March and April as the economy faced a severe contraction. Personal income fell 4.2 percent in May after prior gains from government stimulus and unemployment aid, which were no longer counted as income for most people.
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Mercer and Monroe report new COVID-19 infections
Mercer County shows 18 new coronavirus cases in the last 11 days with a cumulative total of 31 infections. The tally includes 13 recoveries, while 18 people remain in quarantine and 91 contacts are traced and asked to self isolate for two weeks.
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States retreat as confirmed virus cases hit all time high
Texas and Florida reversed course and clamped down on bars as daily U S infections surged to a record 40 000. Abbott ordered bars closed while Florida banned alcohol at such establishments. The move joined other states backtracking on reopenings amid a nationwide spike in Covid 19 cases.
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