All over the country, and in Maine, the coronavirus crisis has caused businesses to shut down and workers to find themselves with no source of income. We find out what government aid is available, how to apply for it, and what other avenues people have for help in this time of need.
Guests
- Laura Fortman, Commissioner of Maine's Department of Labor
- Heather Johnson, Commissioner of Maine's Department of Economic & Community Development
Resources
- Nearly 31,000 More Mainers Filed For Unemployment Last Week
- With Survival At Stake, Small Business Owners Frustrated By Aid Delays
- F.A.Q. on Coronavirus Relief for Small Businesses, Freelancers and More
- Senate Adjourns With No Deal On Paycheck Protection Funding Hike
- Maine Establishes Alphabetical System To Deal With Flood Of Unemployment Claims
- The Coronavirus Small Business Loan Program: What You Need To Know
- The Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
- Coronavirus Relief Options from the Small Business Association
- Maine Career Center