Dear Friends,
Since Congress passed the CARES Act and created the PPP in March, over 40,000 Arkansas businesses have received over $3.28 billion in support. Each of those businesses represents jobs for workers and income for families during one of the most serious public health and economic challenges our country has faced. The PPP has been a lifeline. Read my full op-ed in Talk Business and Politics about the importance of this program to Arkansas families by clicking HERE or on the image below.
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Support for the "Future I-57" |
The Arkansas Department of Transportation will be awarded a $40 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to reconstruct and improve two sections of US 67 northeast of Little Rock.
I was proud to support this major grant, which will go a long way towards improving Highway 67, from the DOT with a letter of support. The “Future I-57” will enhance economic opportunities in communities throughout central Arkansas by promoting commerce and encouraging job growth. Improving infrastructure throughout the state helps all Arkansans and will bring more visitors in to enjoy our Natural State.
The project will widen US 67 from four to six lanes, construct an overpass, convert frontage roads to one-way operation and reconstruct two interchanges.
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Arkansas PBS Airing Educational Programming |
This summer is truly like no other. Arkansas PBS is stepping up once again during this summer break period with Camp AR PBS.
To participate, there are two easy steps:
- Download the Summer Fun Checklist HERE.
- Signing up for the Camp AR PBS newsletter, which will feature ideas to help complete the Summer Fun Checklist and sneak peeks of new projects HERE.
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EIDL LOAN PORTAL OPEN NOW
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Help for Businesses During COVID-19 |
Monday, the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) portal reopened to any and all applicants in need of assistance to weather these difficult economic times. Recently the portal had been open only to agriculture businesses.
These loans are designed to help businesses that are losing revenue due to federal, state, and local measures about COVID-19.
After the Small Business Administration approved Governor Hutchinson’s disaster declaration request for economic injury as a result of the novel coronavirus on March 20th these loans became available for businesses who needed immediate help.
Click HERE to apply for these loans NOW.
If you are not a small business owner but would like to help, please share this information with your friends, family, and the local businesses that you frequent.
Hope During Substantial Economic Challenge |
During the month of May, retail sales in the United States rose a record high of 17.7%. This is good news for businesses that were hit hard by COVID-19 and a steep drop in revenue. As we continue to move forward and recover, I look forward to more positive signs emerging.
To read more, click HERE or on the image below.
It is my honor to represent you in Congress. Please contact me at (501) 324-5941 or Hill.House.Gov if I may be of service to you.
Sincerely,
Representative French Hill
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