In an effort to streamline support for the state's coronavirus response, the Gov. Charlie Baker Administration announced on Sunday a new online portal where companies and individuals can either sell or donate personal protective equipment, the governor announced in a press release.
In Washington, D.C., federal lawmakers and the White House appear to be approaching agreement on a coronavirus economic stimulus package worth nearly $2 trillion and for many in the finance world, it can't come soon enough.
Gov. Baker on Monday outlined a stay-at-home advisory and also ordered all non-essential businesses to close their physical operations to workers and customers, taking a step he has resisted for days as other states like New York have implemented similar measures.
The $10-million fund set up Monday by the Gov. Charlie Baker Administration to provide relief to small businesses impacted by the coronavirus was open for three days.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the federal government and local organizations have all announced efforts to help businesses impacted by the effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
The Gov. Charlie Baker Administration announced on Wednesday measures to provide small tax relief focused on the hospitality sector, as dining rooms and gatherings of 25+ people have been banned in an effort to stem the impact of the coronavirus.
With closures tied to the coronavirus outbreak impacting everything from restaurants and schools to municipal offices, Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday filed a suite of legislation intended to offer a lifeline to workers forced to stay home and to cities and towns trying to keep local government operational.
Gov. Charlie Baker on Sunday announced all restaurants in Massachusetts to serve delivery and take-out only, all Massachusetts public schools must soon close for three weeks, most events with 25 or more people are now banned.
Gov. Charlie Baker signed legislation Wednesday putting Massachusetts on the forefront nationally in responding to rising vaping use, particularly among youth, by sharply limiting the sale of flavored e-cigarettes and giving regulators power to put in place other measures.