On July 27, Susan Collins cosponsored small business recovery legislation in the Senate with a provision granting up to $500,000 to 501(c)(6) organizations, i.e., trade associations, including lobby organizations, with up to 15 employees. That legislation was applauded by small business advocates. However, 2 hours later, that legislation was amended by request of the American […]

At 6:15 a.m., July 21, law enforcement descended on several Farmington-area businesses, halting business in several facilities. This action ended meaningful employment for around 200 people. If you factor in others pulled into the circle, the loss of income to Franklin County’s small businesses is huge. From mom and pop stores that sold employees sandwiches, […]