Senate to boost small business loan program

STATEWIDE - The Senate is working to help small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

Senate majority leader Mitch McConnel announced Tuesday that the Senate will push this week for additional funds for a small business loan program.

Last month, Congress gave about $349-billion for the paycheck protection program.

But McConnell hopes the Senate will approve more funding on Thursday to prevent the fund from expiring.

It's unclear how much money the Senate is hoping to provide.