Fate of $2,000 stimulus checks now rests with GOP-led Senate
The outcome is highly uncertain heading into Tuesday’s session.
The outcome is highly uncertain heading into Tuesday’s session.
Stimulus checks Round 2: What to expect
Congress will vote on raising payment amounts this week.
Congress will vote on raising payment amounts this week.
Beware! Official warns of scams tied to stimulus money
The stimulus package extends two programs from the CARES Act approved earlier this year.
The stimulus package extends two programs from the CARES Act approved earlier this year.
Deadline for minority businesses to apply for $10K grant is Monday
Local business hopes it helps her company survive the pandemic.
Local business hopes it helps her company survive the pandemic.
Florida Rep. Val Demings supports $2,000 stimulus checks
House Democrats have prepped a bill to provide for $2,000 payment checks. This bill will be on the floor late Monday.
House Democrats have prepped a bill to provide for $2,000 payment checks. This bill will be on the floor late Monday.
President Trump signs COVID relief, spending bill averting shutdown. So what happens now?
Once the President saw the opportunity for the $2,000 with the House planning a bill, he agreed to sign the plan.
Once the President saw the opportunity for the $2,000 with the House planning a bill, he agreed to sign the plan.
McConnell praises Trump for signing COVID-19, government funding bills
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell praised President Trump late Sunday for signing a $900 billion pandemic package and a $1.4 trillion government funding bill to avert a government shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell praised President Trump late Sunday for signing a $900 billion pandemic package and a $1.4 trillion government funding bill to avert a government shutdown.
Unemployment benefits expire for millions as COVID relief bill remains unsigned
The fate of the bipartisan package remained in limbo Sunday as Trump continued to demand larger COVID relief checks and complained about "pork" spending.
The fate of the bipartisan package remained in limbo Sunday as Trump continued to demand larger COVID relief checks and complained about "pork" spending.
Some won't receive 2nd stimulus check if relief bill is signed – here is the reason why
College students, older dependents are among individuals who won't receive second stimulus check.
College students, older dependents are among individuals who won't receive second stimulus check.
‘This bill is critical’: Biden pushes Trump to sign COVID-19 relief bill
President-elect Biden is urging President Trump to provide relief for Americans.
President-elect Biden is urging President Trump to provide relief for Americans.
Disney World calling back some workers as tourists slowly return
Walt Disney World Resort is reporting a strong showing of tourists during the holiday season. The signs are hopeful for the thousands of workers who have been laid off since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Walt Disney World Resort is reporting a strong showing of tourists during the holiday season. The signs are hopeful for the thousands of workers who have been laid off since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
November state revenue tops expectations
As Florida continues trying to claw itself out of financial problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, November general-revenue collections exceeded expectations and slightly topped collections in pre-pandemic November 2019, according to a report released Wednesday.
As Florida continues trying to claw itself out of financial problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, November general-revenue collections exceeded expectations and slightly topped collections in pre-pandemic November 2019, according to a report released Wednesday.
'It does break my heart a little bit': A bleak Christmas for America's unemployed
Millions of Americans have been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a deep recession and causing widespread unemployment.
Millions of Americans have been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a deep recession and causing widespread unemployment.
House Dems will try to pass $2,000 stimulus checks this week after Trump signals support
House Democrats are planning to force a vote this week on increasing the size of the stimulus checks included in the $900 billion coronavirus relief package after President Trump demanded Congress raise the payments from $600 to $2,000 per adult.
House Democrats are planning to force a vote this week on increasing the size of the stimulus checks included in the $900 billion coronavirus relief package after President Trump demanded Congress raise the payments from $600 to $2,000 per adult.
Layoffs remain elevated as 803,000 seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell by 89,000 last week to a still-elevated 803,000, evidence that the job market remains under stress nine months after the coronavirus outbreak sent the U.S. economy into recession and caused millions of layoffs.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell by 89,000 last week to a still-elevated 803,000, evidence that the job market remains under stress nine months after the coronavirus outbreak sent the U.S. economy into recession and caused millions of layoffs.
Trump asks Congress to amend $900B COVID-19 relief bill, increase stimulus checks to $2,000
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.
Local businesses worry that new COVID-19 package won't be enough to keep them afloat
President Trump is expected to sign the new COVID bill on Tuesday.
President Trump is expected to sign the new COVID bill on Tuesday.
'I can't support this bill': Florida Sen. Rick Scott votes against coronavirus relief package
Senator Rick Scott was one of a handful of senators who voted against the $900 billion coronavirus relief package.
Senator Rick Scott was one of a handful of senators who voted against the $900 billion coronavirus relief package.
$600 stimulus checks could roll out before end of 2020 — here’s how to find out if you qualify
There are few caveats with the latest round of proposed stimulus checks for Americans. Here’s how to find out if you qualify to receive the money.
There are few caveats with the latest round of proposed stimulus checks for Americans. Here’s how to find out if you qualify to receive the money.
Van Nuys apartment manager, landlord agree to give tenant struggling during pandemic extra time to pay rent
A young man in Van Nuys went to his landlord to ask for more time to pay the rent. He explained his dad, Luis Flores, was battling cancer and he lost his job. What happened next brought the son to tears.
A young man in Van Nuys went to his landlord to ask for more time to pay the rent. He explained his dad, Luis Flores, was battling cancer and he lost his job. What happened next brought the son to tears.