All posts by Contributor

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  Puerto Rico Guard tests for COVID-19 in nursing homes

  Intends to reach the more than 1,000 nursing homes and centers around the island

  • Posted May 28, 2020
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  Improving the measurement of Puerto Rico’s Economic Growth

  Modernizing island’s macroeconomic statistics is crucial

  • Posted May 21, 2020
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  COVID-19: Self-isolation should be a personal choice

  Government mandates should not be the guiding principle

  • Posted May 17, 2020
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  CFR: The Coronavirus Challenge for Puerto Rico

  The coronavirus is delivering yet another heavy blow to natural disaster–prone Puerto Rico, threatening to deepen the U.S. territory’s economic and social crisis.

  • Posted May 13, 2020
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  Providing pandemic rental assistance in Puerto Rico

  An analysis by the Center for a New Economy

  • Posted May 8, 2020
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  Curfew imposed on government contracting transparency as well

  Agencies have 15 days after curfew ends to submit contracts signed to Comptroller's Office

  • Posted May 7, 2020
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  Most vulnerable population will have to wait 3 more weeks for $1,200 stimulus check

  Puerto Rico Treasury secretary: IRS rejected recommendation to issue payments to retirees and Social Security beneficiaries directly

  • Posted May 5, 2020
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  CNE: SBA Emergency Loan Program Shortchanges Puerto Rico

  Anemic PPP, Lenders Largely Fail to Cover Covid-19-Battered Small Businesses; More Equitable Program Needed

  • Posted April 20, 2020
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  The 2020 Census in Puerto Rico

  Resident Commissioner: It Helps Determine How Congress Allocates Funding That Is so Important for Island's Economic Development

  • Posted April 7, 2020
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  Small Business Payroll-Loan Application Period Begins

  Loan to pay employees during COVID-19 crisis has 0.5% interest rate, 2-year maturity, but may be forgiven

  • Posted April 3, 2020