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The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on an economy that slipped into a recession in early 2020, as a huge number of businesses have laid off staff, seen revenues drop, or closed altogether. Since March, the state and federal governments have offered various levels of support and relief to businesses through grants, tax breaks, and -- most notably -- the $2-trillion dollar CARES Act, which included the Paycheck Protection Program to directly help small businesses. Another $900-billion federal relief bill has been approved, and the Baker Administration has created a separate $668-million small business grant program.

Are the federal and state governments providing enough financial support for businesses during the pandemic?
Yes, our business received financial relief and that has kept on us our feet. (13%, 14 VOTES)
Yes, the relief programs have met or exceeded the needs of the economy. (8%, 9 VOTES)
Yes, but the program has allowed excessive fraud. (16%, 18 VOTES)
No, we received relief, but more needs to be done for us to survive into 2021. (15%, 16 VOTES)
No, but it will be enough once the new federal stimulus is dispersed. (2%, 2 VOTES)
No, too many businesses are still struggling even with the latest $900-billion dollar package. (46%, 51 VOTES)
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  • January 2, 2021
    I think time limitations on regular business operating hours should be lifted. Too many rush for services which create volume of patrons that are put at risk. Normal hours of operations should be put back in place. Risk factors will go down. Tax revenue suffers as result of restrictions. Corporations will pull out if to much burden put on them and residents will only accept so much.