By McKENZIE DELISLE Press-RepublicanÂ
Dec 22, 2020
PLATTSBURGH â Congress gifted no aid to state and local governments in the COVID relief package it passed Monday, leaving Clinton County officials disheartened. It s local governments that are dealing with the loss of revenue at the same time that (they) are, boots on the ground, having to deal with this pandemic, County Administrator Michael Zurlo said. It s a bit of a gut punch. Â
STIMULUSÂ PACKAGE
The $900 billion package planned to expand unemployment benefits, reopen a forgivable loan program to small businesses and reissue stimulus checks nationwide.Â
State and local governments had long advocated for funds to support their operations, as well, and while that aid had been considered, it was ultimately left out of the federal bill.Â