New York State Team
ALBANY – Congressional leaders announced an agreement Sunday night on an end-of-the-year stimulus package that would provide another round of checks to middle-class Americans and extend unemployment benefits.
On Friday, top Senate leaders said a COVID-19 stimulus deal was close, but they worked over the weekend on the $900 billion deal as a federal government shutdown loomed. The package is expected to win final approval early this week.
Maryland offered more tax relief to small businesses this month and said it would forgive $75 million in emergency loans to help them stay afloat.
Meanwhile, another round of stimulus checks would be a boost to residents who are still struggling amid a weak economy brought on by COVID and business restrictions.