With Congress recently passing the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, program recipients need to be aware of tax and financial reporting-related compliance issues. This blog post discusses three such issues where the rules are not entirely clear. Continue Reading
If the U.S. does not authorize investments in research and development for a sustainable human space exploration program, the nations that do will receive the accompanying diplomatic, technological and economic benefits. Continue Reading
Automation can be used in a way that complements the workforce, shifting responsibilities rather than creating competition for jobs. The congressional bill — the Workforce DATA Act — is a promising program that could help to gather data on which jobs are at risk of being replaced by automation while also finding ways to retrain workers for new jobs. Continue Reading
Lawmakers responded quickly to alleviate long-term damage to the economy by providing the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) as a temporary source of liquidity for small businesses. Although the PPP has had a rough start, the lessons learned over the last two months can guide the Small Business Administration (SBA) to make improvements. Continue Reading
Leveraging a crash in oil revenue, the Saudi government has quickly imposed unprecedented changes to the way it raises cash, by raising taxes and slashing subsidies in ways Saudi citizens once considered unthinkable. Continue Reading
Everyone should take immediate action to preserve rivers, lakes, ponds and aquifers by introducing initiatives such as proper water management and waste disposal techniques, flood and rainwater control and wastewater mitigation measures. Continue Reading
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the world, and families everywhere are adjusting to a new way of life. Young children do not express their concerns, anxieties and fears the same way as adults, and understanding how to interpret the signs of their distress and respond appropriately is important for infant and child mental health. Continue Reading