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