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We reached out to some key candidates in this year’s primary to find out how their priorities align with ours and the media professionals we represent.

We got the chance to chat with Colin Sears of Business Oregon face-to-face (virtually) for an hour. Here’s what we learned about PPP, EIDL, and unemployment.

Your industry needs your help. Write to Governor Brown and tell her to prioritize getting the media production industry back to work.

The federal CARES Act grants emergency economic relief to all US workers, including provisions to directly support freelance workers. The new law expands and improves unemployment benefits; grants new funding for small business loans; and provides a one-time stimulus check, among others. Here’s how you can get some financial relief.

We want you to know that the health and well-being of our members, employees, and the community at large are of utmost importance to us, and we continue to closely monitor Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments.