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March 16, 2020 3:00 PM

Lawmakers return to the state capital to formally approve the budget Thursday amid concerns over the novel coronavirus outbreak.

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Lorenzo Pellegrino, CEO of Skrill Ltd, Neteller and Income Access, which are units of Paysafe.
John Adams
March 16, 2020 1:52 PM

The nationwide lockdown in Italy has necessitated changes for Pellegrino personally, and for his business. The two worlds often intersect.

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By Jim Dobbs
March 16, 2020 1:26 PM

Bankers say they understand the need for an extraordinary government response to the coronavirus outbreak, but worry that even slashing interest rates won’t stimulate demand.

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Yvette Shields
March 16, 2020 1:05 PM

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's administration is stressing the city's improved liquidity and jolt of refinancing savings provide a cushion to manage the near-term tax losses.

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Brad Finkelstein
March 16, 2020 12:41 PM

Electronic closings are a solution in efforts to limit people congregating, but there could be some state law concerns.

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John Reosti
March 16, 2020 12:05 PM

Lenders are rallying around a bill from Sen. Rubio that would give them access to another $50 billion under the 7(a) program. It could face obstacles in the House, where a bill favors direct lending by the Small Business Administration.

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Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.
March 16, 2020 11:51 AM

As the health crisis upends the United States, credit union trade groups have called for lawmakers and regulators to provide relief for institutions dealing with the pandemic's impact.

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Paul Burton
March 16, 2020 11:38 AM

Controversy over state borrowing levels and how to backstop COVID-19 measures surrounded a two-year, $4.7 billion bond authorization bill that Gov. Ned Lamont signed.

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Paul Burton
March 16, 2020 11:20 AM

The comptroller, citing projected losses in entertainment and tourism while the city is virtually closed, called for a savings target of 4% of tax levy-funded agency spending.

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Paul Burton
March 16, 2020 9:48 AM

The suspension of spectator sports removes two critical revenue streams for the venue in Brooklyn, according to Moody's Investors Service.

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