An NPR analysis of data released by the Small Business Administration shows the vast majority of Paycheck Protection Program loans have been forgiven, even though the program was rampant with fraud.
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‘We get to keep existing’: Pandemic relief fund could be lifeline for concert venues and promoters
For the Fairbanks Concert Association, there have been no live performances for more than a year.
Thousands of Alaska businesses apply for second round of Paycheck Protection Plan funds
Alaskans have a little less than a week to apply for the Paycheck Protection Plan, which is designed to keep workers on the payroll instead of unemployment insurance.
New Paycheck Protection Program loans coming soon to Alaska businesses
The new relief bill expands eligibility for the loans to include nonprofits, live venues and cultural institutions that have been struggling due to pandemic-forced closures.
These Alaska companies got the biggest Payroll Protection Program loans
A dozen Alaska companies got $5 million to $10 million apiece.
A new rule makes seasonal fishermen and crew members eligible for the Paycheck Protection Program
Previously, the PPP recognized crew members as “self-employed” by the Internal Revenue Service. The previous requirements left crew wages out of the equation when applying for the loans.
More — but not all — Alaska small businesses to become eligible for grants
Some business owners and advocates said the changes don’t go far enough, and that the Legislature should reconvene to pass a bill allowing more businesses to be eligible.
Waiting to hear from the government about a coronavirus disaster loan? Murkowski has a tip for you.
The Small Business Administration isn’t taking any new loan applications unless you work in agriculture.
Alaska’s fate in massive Paycheck Protection Program rests on the shoulders of local bankers
Banks are processing Paycheck Protection Program applications again this week, racing to press their loans through the Small Business Administration before the fund is depleted for a second time.
Why is Alaska a loser on SBA Disaster Loans? Here’s a clue.
No state fared worse than Alaska in receiving COVID-19 disaster loans from the Small Business Administration.