Illinois adds COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation presumptions
Illinois law now extends workers’ compensation coverage to include COVID-19 as a work-related condition. Illinois became the fourteenth state to pass a sweeping presumption law…
SBA now accepting new applications for EIDL
After several weeks of only accepting applications from the agriculture industry, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is now accepting applications from qualified small businesses.
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FMCSA extends waiver for CDL and CLP holders
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended a waiver for commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders whose licenses or medical…
U.S. Senators Collins and Reed urge support for bus and motorcoach industry
Washington, DC – UMA Members in Maine and Rhode Island were instrumental in nudging the Congress one-step closer to a bailout package more suited to…
Feds propose further crackdown on drivers using illicit drugs and alcohol
Washington, DC – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposed today to prohibit State Driver’s Licensing Agencies from issuing, renewing, upgrading, or transferring a commercial…
House leaders consider loan fund for bus companies to secure essential service
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Peter A. DeFazio (D-OR) requested that…
Workers’ comp payroll exclusion coming soon for employees not working
The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) is preparing a “reporting code” that will be filed soon for approval by state insurance commissioners. Businesses that…
2020 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program has few takers
Alexandria, VA – The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) has announced the availability of the 2020 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP). The objective…
Treasury Secretary announces Main Street Business Lending Program
Move closes gap for larger fleet operators with more employees
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin today approved the establishment of a…
Treasury Secretary makes last minute changes to PPP to assuage lenders
Leading up to today’s first opportunity that businesses may apply for relief through the Paycheck Protection Program, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has made last…