President Joe Biden signed his $1.9 trillion pandemic recovery plan, which won final approval on Wednesday with the support of Oregon s four Democrats and opposition from its lone Republican in the U.S. House.
In descending order, the largest shares go toward economic stimulus payments to individuals, aid to state and local governments, extensions of unemployment benefits, childcare and other aid to families, reopening schools and COVID-19 vaccinations and other health care.
Biden signed the bill on Thursday, ahead of a nationally televised speech on the anniversary of the pandemic.
U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that Americans would be the first to receive COVID-19 vaccines, but any surplus would be shared with âthe rest of the world.â Gavino Garay reports.
Monroe County Commissioner Mike Forster will propose hiring a full-time parks and recreation director during the next commission meeting to better manage Harry Harris Park, a county-owned park with a swimming lagoon, pavilions, showers, a boat ramp, barbecue areas and sports facilities in Key Largo.
âItâs all about cost recovery and we are missing the ball when it comes to use of our parks. There should be a play-to-pay fee for non-county residents and not just on weekends and not just during season,â Forster said in a virtual meeting with the Tavernier community.
The added fees would help to pay for the directorâs position as well as code compliance staff at the popular boat launch and beach park, he said.
Transportation is a key part of addressing a wide range of problems, from climate change to racial and socioeconomic disparities.
An accessible and reliable mode of transportation makes the difference in whether senior citizens are able to reach medical appointments, high school students are able to attend after-school programs and lower-income residents are able to get to jobs. But additional cars cause traffic congestion and increase emissions that contribute to a warming planet.
Gainesvilleâs Regional Transit System provides a way for residents to reach their destinations without putting more vehicles on the road. Local officials need to expand access to RTS buses and ensure they better serve the residents who need them most.