Economy

The new federal COVID-19 relief package probably won’t be the last boost the U.S. economy will get, economists say.

The new bill to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program clarifies that hospitals created as political subdivisions are eligible.

After the unprecedented collapse an oil futures contract into negative territory, the leading oil producing states face budget uncertainty.

Existing home sales fell 8.5% last month as the Philadelphia Fed said its indexes fell to record lows in April.

Forecasts see contraction of 5.3% to 7.4% this year and recovery in 2021.

Reducing the number of workers building two nuclear reactors is a "mitigating action" to address the impact of the virus, the utility said in a market notice.

Jobless claims fell in the latest week though now 22 million Americans filed for unemployment since late March.

A Florida utility continues to pursue a lawsuit against a public power agency with a stake in the Plant Vogtle project.

Skilled nursing facilities and long-term care are deluged by the pandemic, adding financial stress for a sector that issues unrated and speculative grade debt.

Rachael Fauss of Reinvent Albany explores cash-flow remedies for the mass transit system amid the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Federal Reserve possibly buying MTA bonds. Other topics include data transparency. Paul Burton hosts.

The state will fast-track billions in road projects despite not knowing how the pandemic could impact revenues.

Biweekly webinars on Zoom will help city small businesses and MWBEs stay afloat in difficult economic times.

South Carolina lawmakers set aside money for the state’s pandemic response but it’s also on hold along with the fiscal 2021 budget.

Moody's Investors Service revised the Pennsylvania regional health system to negative citing revenue risks from COVID-19.

The housing market may turn out to be a big factor in how fast the U.S. economy recovers.

Leading Democrats support Mitch McConnell's $250 billion for small businesses and want another $250 million for hospitals and state and local governments.

The COVID-19 crisis has stretched many hospital groups, notably in Greater Boston, to their limits.

Laura Kelly is promoting the plan as an economic stimulus.

Marshall Medical Center in Placerville was cut to BB-plus.

State Departments of Transportation said $50 billion would provide states the ability to meet existing debt obligations.