Washington State Deals With Economic Fallout From COVID-19
NPR's Noel King talks to Suzan LeVine, commissioner of the Employment Security Department for Washington, about how the state is dealing with a surge in jobless claims.
Economy
For Food Banks, Outbreak Means Higher Demand, Fewer Helpers
The increasing number of people out of work and kids at home from school has put more pressure on programs that supply food to needy families.
News Brief: Coronavirus' Economic Effects, Testing For COVID-19
New unemployment claims are expected to shatter records. A $2 trillion emergency relief package passes in the Senate and heads to the House. And, the mixed message about testing for the coronavirus.
Senate Passes Bi-Partisan Relief Package Amid COVID-19 Economic Downturn
The Senate overwhelmingly approved the $2 trillion package Wednesday night. It is designed to alleviate some of the worst effects of the economic downturn as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Senate Passes $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package
The Senate has passed a $2 trillion coronavirus relief package that includes cash to Americans and help for small businesses.
What Happened Today: Listener Questions About The Economic Relief Bill, More
NPR economics and science correspondents answer listener questions about what the federal government is doing. Are the latest measures working? What is happening with the economic relief bill?
What's In It For You? $1,200 Checks, 13 Weeks Of Unemployment Payments And More
Congress has announced agreement on a $2 trillion economic relief package for the effects of COVID-19. Most households will get a relief check, and unemployment insurance has been greatly expanded.
'Stop Price Gouging,' 33 Attorneys General Tell Amazon, Walmart, Others
The top state law enforcement officials also told Craigslist, eBay and Facebook that they have "an ethical obligation" to root out spiking prices on hand sanitizers and other high-demand products.
Coronavirus Updates: Economic Rescue Legislation, Unemployment Projections
NPR global health, economics and politics correspondents recount the latest developments in the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing economic crisis it has caused.
Sheetz Convenience Store Chain Gives Workers $3 Hourly Raise
It's one of the most aggressive moves yet by companies that are boosting pay to retain, attract and motivate employees.