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From USA TODAY Network and wire reports Alabama Montgomery: Hospitals support an extension of a statewide face mask order, at least until more people become vaccinated against COVID-19, the head of the Alabama Hospital Association said Monday. Gov. Kay Ivey is expected to announce this week whether she will extend the face covering mandate and other health orders that are set to expire Friday. A spokeswoman for the governor expressed optimism about state coronavirus numbers. “All along, Gov. Ivey has made clear that she prefers personal responsibility to government mandates. We are optimist...

Approximately 125 recipients – chosen by judges from the restaurant and tourism industries – will receive $3,500 each.

Local lawmakers support raising federal minimum wage to $15 and last updated 2021-02-09 16:49:24-05 NORFOLK, Va. - Several local lawmakers support raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. "I think in America if you're working full time, you ought to be able to put food on the able and a roof over you're head. At $7.25 an hour, you can't do that," said Sen. Mark Warner (D-Virginia). Right now, lawmakers are discussing raising the minimum wage, something Congress hasn't done since it was raised to $7.25 in 2009. States have taken action on their own since then. Virginia is o...

DoorDash to distribute $450,000 in grants for struggling restaurants DoorDash to distribute $450,000 in grants for struggling restaurants By A.J. Nwoko | February 5, 2021 at 11:24 PM EST - Updated February 5 at 11:24 PM ASHLAND, Va. (WWBT) - For nearly two years, Sugar Sweet Dessert Café in Ashland has been known for one thing. “Cake!” Cafe owner Sarah DeShazo said. “Big, big pieces of cake. Like as big as your head.” Getting Sugar Sweet off the ground in May 2019 was a dream come true for DeShazo, but she says business has felt a lot like walking on eggshells beca...

DoorDash partners with VRLTA for restaurant grants DoorDash partners with VRLTA for restaurant grants By Andrew Webb | February 5, 2021 at 2:30 PM EST - Updated February 5 at 5:25 PM CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Door Dash is partnering with the Virginia Restaurant Lodging and Travel Association (VRLTA) to distribute grants to restaurants around the commonwealth. DoorDash has pledged $450,000 for these grants, each one will be for $3,500. Restaurants can use the money in any way. VRLTA President Eric Terry says that this grant is aimed at supporting smaller restaurants and businesses. �...