LISTEN: Small businesses employ just over half of all Alaskans. How are they fairing as they wait for CARES act funding?

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The legislative Budget and Audit committee had barely announced their approval of releasing a billion dollars in federal aid to Alaska businesses and municipalities, before a lawsuit was filed against that committee action. What happens now and how many more businesses will go under while they wait for help? Join us for a financial outlook for communities across the state.

HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:

  • Bill Popp, President & CEO, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
  • Nils Andreassen, Executive Director, Alaska Municipal League

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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.
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Lori Townsend

Lori Townsend is the chief editor, senior vice president of journalism and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452. Read more about Lori here.

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