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Small businesses prepare for second chance at SBA loans
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Businesses that lost out on the first round of funding from Small Business Administration loans for relief from the coronavirus pandemic have been given a…
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Second fed loan program for small businesses hits snags
April 28, 2020
Computer glitches and slowdowns at the Small Business Administration frustrated small businesses again as lenders trying to submit loan applications through…
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House approves additional $484B in COVID-19 funds for small businesses, testing, hospitals
April 24, 2020
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved $484 billion in aid to small businesses, testing and hospitals struggling from the coronavirus pandemic…
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IGT signs contract extension with Tennessee Education Lottery
April 23, 2020
International Game Technology Plc. signed a two-year contract extension with the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation, extending its current contract to…
read nowUS Senate approves $484 B to shore up COVID-19 aid to businesses, hospitals
April 22, 2020
The U.S. Senate passed a $484 billion Tuesday to provide additional aid for small businesses and hospitals to address the current health and economic crises…
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NYC expands contactless pay options for parking kiosks
April 21, 2020
The New York City Department of Transportation announced a new effort to discourage cash payments at the city's parking meters and encourage contactless…
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SBA runs out of COVID-19 relief money; lawmakers fight over refunding
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Two Small Business Administration programs designed to help businesses weather the pandemic — the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster…
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Colorado expands vehicle license renewal kiosks
April 9, 2020
Residents in El Paso County, Colorado are now able to renew their license plates at a self-service kiosk inside five King Soopers stores, according to a press…
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CARES Act to provide more loans, unemployment and tax benefits
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, signed into law at the end of March, provides new loan programs that vary depending on a company’s…
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How to navigate SBA loans to survive COVID-19
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The Small Business Administration has various loans for companies in need of financial help to survive the coronavirus epidemic. Experts shed some light on the…
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Kiosks keep tabs on inmates released from jail during coronavirus pandemic
April 1, 2020
Across the U.S., jail administrators are releasing inmates to reduce their jail populations as they plan for the arrival of the coronavirus. As expected, this…
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Federal CARES Act provides relief to businesses hurt by COVID-19
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act offers major financial support for companies impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Business and…
read nowTexas city installs kiosks for paying water bills
March 30, 2020
Dayton, Texas has installed a pair of 24-hour service kiosks that allows residents to pay water bills, according to a Houston Chronicle report.
read nowNew York lawmaker urges residents to use free Wi-Fi kiosks during coronavirus pandemic
March 30, 2020
A New York Congresswoman, Yvette Clarke, is encouraging constituents to use free Wi-Fi kiosks for updates during the coronavirus, a suggestion that some health…
read nowDMV office closures require Nevadans to use kiosks or Internet for transactions
March 20, 2020
Nevada residents wishing to renew a driver's license or registration must do so online or use a self-serve kiosk since the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles…
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ACLU sues federal agencies over facial recognition at airports
March 13, 2020
The American Civil Liberties Union and the New York Civil Liberties Union have filed a lawsuit challenging the secrecy surrounding federal law enforcement use…
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Answers needed to questions about biometric data in unattended retail
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Government regulators are already placing restrictions on the use of biometric identification to protect consumer privacy. Future restrictions are possible…
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Houston honors developer of automated passport control kiosks
March 2, 2020
GCR Inc., a New Orleans-based public sector software and services firm that developed an automated passport control kiosk, was honored by the city of Houston…
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Michigan Meijer stores offer license renewal kiosks
February 27, 2020
Michigan motorists and watercraft owners are now able to renew license plates at 28 self-service kiosks at Meijer stores, thanks to a partnership between the…
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7-Eleven introduces lottery kiosks in Oklahoma City
February 26, 2020
7-Eleven for the first time is selling lottery tickets in Oklahoma City, using self-serve kiosks, according to a KFOR-TV report.
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