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

Many businesses closed or reduced operations early on during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Abbey Collins/Alaska Public Media)
Many businesses closed or reduced operations early on during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Abbey Collins/Alaska Public Media)

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 is the news director 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.