Coronavirus aid headed to states – but not enough, industry says

Nearly six weeks after the CARES Act was signed by President Trump on March 27, funds for disaster loans, first-ever unemployment compensation for fishermen and a block of $300 million in federal direct aid began to trickle down into the industry. Fishing advocates responded with appreciation of the federal allocations as well as a warning that these funds must only be the first step to maintaining the essential services provided by the U.S. commercial fishing industry.