Some states plan big spending with Biden’s aid, others wait
FILE - In this Monday, Feb 8, 2021 file photo, Gov. Brian Kemp speaks during a news conference about expanding rural internet access in the state, at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta. The federal American Rescue Plan, comes on top of $150 billion the federal government sent directly to states and local governments in 2020. This year s law cites infrastructure for water, sewer and broadband internet as allowable uses. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
FILE - In this Wednesday, March 30, 2021 file photo, workers replace old water lines under Main Street as part of work to update water and sewer systems as well as prepare the road for the expansion of a street car line in Kansas City, Mo. The federal American Rescue Plan, comes on top of $150 billion the federal government sent directly to states and local governments in 2020. This year s law cites infrastructure for water, sewer and broadband internet as a
May 10, 2021
Though still awaiting money from the latest federal coronavirus relief act, some governors and state lawmakers already are making plans to add the multibillion-dollar boon to their budgets.
Among their priorities: bailing out depleted unemployment accounts, expanding high-speed internet and providing additional aid to schools and businesses.
The $1.9 trillion pandemic relief law signed by President Joe Biden earlier this year contains $350 billion of flexible aid for state and local governments, plus billions of dollars more for specific programs such as housing assistance. Unlike earlier coronavirus aid, states have broad leeway to use the money to plug budget holes, invest in certain infrastructure or address the “negative economic impacts” of the pandemic.
DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press
Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP
Gov. Brian Kemp speaks during a news conference on Feb. 8 about expanding rural internet access in the state, at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta.
Though still awaiting money from the latest federal coronavirus relief act, some governors and state lawmakers already are making plans to add the multibillion-dollar boon to their budgets.
Among their priorities: bailing out depleted unemployment accounts, expanding high-speed internet and providing additional aid to schools and businesses.
The $1.9 trillion pandemic relief law signed by President Joe Biden earlier this year contains $350 billion of flexible aid for state and local governments, plus billions of dollars more for specific programs such as housing assistance. Unlike earlier coronavirus aid, states have broad leeway to use the money to plug budget holes, invest in certain infrastructure or address the “negative economic impacts” of the
New Mexico Reinstates Job Searches For Unemployment Benefits –
KUNM News, KRQE-TV
New Mexicans who have received unemployment benefits during the pandemic must start actively seeking work again this week.
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions yesterday reimplemented the federal requirement for claimants to make at least two work searches each week. The searches must be logged in order to certify the benefits.
KRQE-TV reports the department says they’re discontinuing the pandemic-era waiver because spread of COVID-19 is down and more employers are beginning to hire again.
Over 81,000 New Mexicans are collecting unemployment benefits.
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May 10, 2021
(AP) – Though still awaiting money from the latest federal coronavirus relief act, some governors and state lawmakers already are making plans to add the multibillion-dollar boon to their budgets.
Among their priorities: bailing out depleted unemployment accounts, expanding high-speed internet and providing additional aid to schools and businesses.
The $1.9 trillion pandemic relief law signed by President Joe Biden earlier this year contains $350 billion of flexible aid for state and local governments, plus billions of dollars more for specific programs such as housing assistance. Unlike earlier coronavirus aid, states have broad leeway to use the money to plug budget holes, invest in certain infrastructure or address the “negative economic impacts” of the pandemic.