NH State Representative Steven Smith

Main Street Relief Fund Prequalification Application

Prequalification Form for the Main Street Relief Fund

Must be completed by May 29, 2020 follow the link to the form.

https://new-hampshire.secure.force.com/support/GOV_GOFERR_Business_Survey

You Can Participate

I was talking with someone who had the impression that Governor Sununu is in an office with a few staffers making all the decisions that are affecting us. We probably have not done a good enough job explaining what really happens. There are multiple stakeholder and industry meetings, and opportunities for those parties to provide input. How does an industry or organization get attention, or rise to the top of the list? I have observed the Governor’s work style to favor self-motivation. Industries and groups who come forward with a safety plan rise to the top. We do need ideas from as wide a spectrum as possible, so encourage people to participate.

Economic Re-Opening Task Force

• Thursday, May 21, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
• Friday, May 22, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Public Comments
• Friday, May 22, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Call-In Information: 1-800-356-8278 or 1-857-444-0744 Pin: 194499 or 600744

If anybody has a problem getting on the call, please call 603-271-0670 or email at hilary.ryan@livefree.nh.gov

Task Force Public Comments Email: nhreopen@nheconomy.com

GOFERR Stakeholder Advisory Board

Thursday, MAY 21 2:00 PM

Meeting of the Stakeholder Advisory Board

Call-in: 800-356-8278

PIN: 194655

Pursuant to RSA 91-A:2, this meeting is open to the public.

https://www.goferr.nh.gov/

Farmers and Ranchers to Receive Direct Support for Losses Related to COVID-19.

USDA Announces Details of Direct Assistance to Farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program which will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

See the attached press release and links below.

https://www.ams.usda.gov/selling-food-to-usda/farmers-to-families-food-box

https://www.farmers.gov/cfap

Movie theater, bowling alley owners propose guidelines for reopening
https://www.wmur.com/article/movie-theater-bowling-alley-owners-propose-guidelines-for-reopening/32619779

Averting shutdown, Executive Council approves Sununu’s COVID-19 relief spending plan

https://www.unionleader.com/news/health/coronavirus/executive-council-sununu-end-stalemate-over-spending/article_e3bb271c-184b-5b90-85cb-1ceee0fd7149.html

https://www.wmur.com/article/averting-shutdown-executive-council-approves-sununus-covid-19-relief-spending-plan/32619172

https://www.nhpr.org/post/nh-treasury-releases-14-billion-covid-relief-funds-after-council-vote

NH task force votes for more reopenings, but lodging facilities are still in limbo
https://www.nhbr.com/nh-task-force-votes-for-more-reopenings-but-lodging-facilities-are-still-in-limbo/

Click to access covid-19-update-05202020.pdf

Benefits
My requests for assistance with Unemployment Benefits have tapered off. Hopefully that means the process is going better. If you have applied and not received benefits, or don;t know if you qualify, contact me and I will help you. New categories are eligible like business owners and independent contractors. It can’t hurt to ask. ~ Steve 

Annie Glenn

Annie Glenn, Champion of Those With Speech Disorders, Dies at 100

“Being an astronaut’s wife thrust her into the spotlight, but a stutter left her struggling for words until she found help.” If you don’t about Annie Glenn, please this memorial article.

Governor’s Economic Re-opening Task Force

• 1:30pm – 3:30pm
• Call-in: 1-800-356-8278 or 1-857-444-0744
• Pin: 194499 or 600744

https://www.nheconomy.com/reopeningtaskforce

Governor Sununu issued Exhibit H to Emergency Order #29, N.H. Office of Professional Licensure and Certification, https://www.governor.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt336/files/files/inline-documents/emergency-order-29-ex-h.pdf

Speculation

You can always contact me to see if your circumstances are covered, or an activity is allowed by an executive order, and you can also look them up yourselves. Trust, but verify. All of the orders can be found here – NH Emergency Orders – 2020

Many people are having trouble nailing down what is allowed and what isn’t. The important part is that restriction of 10 for gathering size is still in effect.  ~ Steve

Forgivable Loans

Many small businesses currently qualify for “forgivable” loans. This is not quite as simple as it sounds. In some cases, missed payments can go to the end of the term. In others, you may be able to avoid some consequences of not repaying. The NFIB has put together a free webinar to help you navigate this.

DHHS Update for May 18, 2020

Click to access covid-19-update-05182020.pdf