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ARBOR OUTLOOK: hard times for colleges and college towns
June 9, 2020 — Margaret R. McDowell Arbor Outlook“It’s similar to a beach community … You take away the beach, and there’s nothing else.”
Monthly Archives: June 2020
Florida’s unemployment system: Schumer calls for inquiry into glitches
Posted on June 8, 2020 — By Bobby Caina Calvan Associated Press“While all states have seen record increases in the number of its residents applying for unemployment, the state of Florida’s performance has proved uniquely poor in its abject inability to assist millions of Florida residents who have applied for and … (Read More)
A U.S. recession began in February in the face of coronavirus
Posted on June 8, 2020 — By Christopher Rugaber The Associated PressWASHINGTON — The U.S. economy entered a recession in February as the coronavirus struck the nation, a group of economists declared Monday, ending the longest expansion on record.The economists said that employment, income and spending peaked in February and then … (Read More)
Pro Watercross returns
Posted on June 8, 2020 — TONY SIMMONSNational tour hits the waves at Sharky’s on Panama City Beach
I was furloughed and got too many unemployment payments. Here’s how I sent the money back
Posted on June 8, 2020 — Jessica Menton USA TODAYIn April I was furloughed from my job and, at first, struggled to get unemployment benefits. But now, in an ironic twist, my problem isn’t getting paid. It’s getting overpaid. While millions of American’s haven’t gotten unemployment payments, some people like me … (Read More)
Amazon workers go back to pre-coronavirus pay, with cuts to hourly pay raise and other emergency measures
Posted on June 5, 2020 — Jennifer Saibil The Motley FoolAs retail begins to make a seeming ascent toward normalcy, several companies have announced that they’re curtailing some of the measures they instituted during the pandemic to keep work environments safe and reward employees. On Monday,Amazon.com announced that it’s stopping the $2 … (Read More)
Despite new coronavirus outbreaks at its Iowa plants, Tyson Foods resumes attendance policy
Posted on June 4, 2020 — Tyler Jett Des Moines RegisterTyson Foods is reinstating an attendance policy that punishes workers for missing shifts, even as it reports new COVID-19 outbreaks in its Iowa meatpacking plants.Company spokeswoman Liz Croston confirmed to the Des Moines Register on Wednesday that Tyson Foods is … (Read More)
History Class Brewing Co. creates community buzz
Posted on June 4, 2020 — JAN WADDYGrand opening series starts Friday in Downtown Panama City
Many businesses promise to ‘deep clean’ offices before reopening. But what does that mean?
Posted on June 3, 2020 — John Bacon USA TODAYAs states cautiously ease stay-at-home restrictions, American workers are preparing to return to their offices. And an army of janitors and cleaning professionals are preparing those offices for their return.But will those offices be safe?Most businesses are promising a “deep cleaning” … (Read More)
SkyWheel reopens in Panama City Beach
Posted on June 3, 2020 — JAN WADDYSkyTrail Ropes Course remains closed
Saltwater fishing: FWC expands reef fish angler program
Posted on June 3, 2020 — JAN WADDYState Reef Fish Survey effective July 1
JCPenney, Tuesday Morning, Pier 1 going-out-of-business liquidation sales different because of COVID-19
Posted on June 2, 2020 — Kelly Tyko USA TODAYPier 1 Imports’ going-out-of-business liquidation sale is underway, and closing sales are likely to begin as early as next week at the […]
Your next stimulus check could be higher, if the HEROES Act gets signed as House Democrats want
Posted on June 2, 2020 — Matthew Frankel CFP The Motley FoolDemocrats in the House of Representatives recently announced a new “round four” stimulus package designed to help the United States economy weather the storm of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new legislation, known as the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions … (Read More)
‘Women especially are going to pay the price.’ Parents going back to work face child care crisis.
Posted on June 1, 2020 — Alexandra Olson and Sally Ho Associated PressA single father in New Jersey is taking unpaid leave from his job as a baker because he has no one to look after his son. A university employee in New York realizes she may never return to the office … (Read More)
CVS closes stores across 20 states. Call ahead, if you’re planning on visiting one.
Posted on June 1, 2020 — Josh Rivera USA TODAYSome CVS stores across 20 states are closed.The chain drug store announced the closures in the wake of protests that began last week following the killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police. Amid the unrest, businesses in many … (Read More)