Many small businesses are having trouble paying rent – and customers aren’t returning fast enough.
More than half of minority-owned small businesses and more than a third of small businesses overall said they had trouble paying rent in June — and customers are not flocking back fast enough as Covid-19 ebbs. Continue reading at The Puget Sound Business Journal.
Gov. Inslee: State could reopen early if vaccination rate hits 70% milestone
Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday that there is a real possibility that he could fully reopen the state before the scheduled reopening on June 30, but added that he is unable to give an exact idea of where Washington’s metrics are in reaching that 70 percent vaccination goal. Continue reading at KOMO News.
Inslee expected to announce ‘short-term’ eviction moratorium extension Thursday
Gov. Jay Inslee’s Office said Tuesday the governor intends to announce a short-term extension of the state’s eviction moratorium.Right now, the eviction moratorium is set to expire on June 30. Details about the governor’s plan are expected Thursday. Housing advocates hope to see a three-month extension. Continue reading at KING 5.
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