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Governor Lamont signs 60^th executive order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19

Governor Lamont today signed another executive order – the 60^th since he enacted the emergency declarations – that builds upon his efforts to encourage mitigation strategies that slow down transmission of the virus. Executive Order No. 7GGG enacts the following provisions:

• Authorization for temporary rental housing program: Authorizes the creation of a rental housing assistance program Governor Lamont announced late last month.
• Temporary mortgage relief program: Authorizes the creation of a mortgage assistance program Governor Lamont announced late last month.
• Online continuing education for plumbers and electricians: Extends until December 31, 2020 the deadline for electricians and plumbers to complete continuing education requirements and permits electricians and plumbers to renew their licenses within existing deadlines notwithstanding their failure to complete continuing education requirements prior to December 31, 2020.

USMCA, PPP Trump Administration Accomplishments Bring Small Businesses Real Relief: SBA Administrator Carranza

Small businesses are receiving much-needed economic relief thanks to two extraordinary Trump administration accomplishments: the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the United States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement (USMCA). This week, the highly anticipated USMCA goes into effect. The trade deal will increase demand for US-made goods and services, adding to the more than 230,000 jobs currently supported by North American trade. That’s great news for farmers, manufacturing firms, and small businesses, Learn more.