Jahd Khalil reports
$4.3 billion dollars in federal money from the ARP up for grabs when the General Assembly meets in August. Legislators have been describing the billions in federal aid as a once in a lifetime opportunity. But it s still not enough to give all the state agencies what they want. When the special session rolls around dozens of legislators will weigh in on what they want.
Governor Ralph Northam makes an announcement of his proposal for ARPA funds on Monday July 12, 2021.
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State agencies have already put in their wishlists. For example the Secretary of Commerce and Trade requested $50 million for the Virginia Tourism Corporation and $53 million for two small business programs: the Industrial Revitalization Fund and Virginia Main Street program.
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