Strong budgeting practices will help governments manage coronavirus state and local fiscal recovery funds Emily Makings
May 14, 2021
Washington’s state and local governments will receive $7.120 billion from the coronavirus state and local fiscal recovery funds (part of the American Rescue Plan Act). (Posts on Treasury’s guidance for use of the funds are here, here, and here.) The state has already appropriated (assuming no gubernatorial vetoes) $3.162 billion of its $4.428 billion share. Counties and cities in Washington have decisions to make as well about how best to use this substantial influx of funds. The Morning Wire: Keeping you informed on politics, policies, and personalities of Washington State.