All posts by Contributor
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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
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MOVE WITH THE SPEED OF TRUST
'In this time of change, crisis, and uncertainty, the greatest asset and security any leader has is their credibility'
- Posted March 30, 2020
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Sectors and workers most vulnerable to the effects of Covid-19 in Puerto Rico
Estimates from local economists point to a GDP drop between 2.6% and 5.2%
- Posted March 30, 2020
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COVID-19 Testing Doesn’t Prevent Infection: Puerto Rico Government’s Answer to a Question No One Asked
Contact Tracing is Key to Managing Pandemic, WHO Director-General Says
- Posted March 27, 2020