The Massachusetts legislature struck a deal in the early hours of the morning on January 6 in the form of a $626 million economic development bill. The bill, which is a compromise between the House and the Senate and came together after five months of back and forth discussions between the two bodies, is meant to help stimulate the state’s flagging economy and has big implications for restaurants and third-party delivery apps. Crucially, the bill sets up a $20 million fund to support struggling restaurants, which will be paid out in grants, though it is unclear at the moment if restaurant operators will be required to pay them back. Details surrounding the application process, including the amount of aid individual restaurants can apply for, are also unclear at the moment.