Lawmakers to return to Jackson to consider plan to help small businesses affected by virus

Lawmakers will return to Jackson Thursday to consider a plan to help small businesses affected by the coronavirus.

WTVA spoke with state Sen.

Chad McMahan about the plan.

Will return to jackson tomorrow to consider a plan to help small businesses affected by the coronavirus.

"every small business under a hundred employees could receive a minimum of $15,000 and up to $25,000 grant to help them restart their business."

Senator chad mcmahan said the plan being put together by house and senate leaders calls for that cash to come from a pool of 100 million dollars.... small businesses would have to be in good standing with the state to be eligible.... some good