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In addition to direct aid, they would get money for vaccinations, education, transit, housing, Medicaid, LIHEAP, and TANF.

A new bill making its way through Congress aims to bolster local governments.

Direct Support Professionals who care for the elderly and disabled are leaving for better paying jobs. Author: Vivien Leigh (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 7:01 PM EST December 31, 2020 Updated: 7:13 PM EST December 31, 2020 BRUNSWICK, Maine — Calling it a 'dire situation' -- providers who care for some of Maine's most vulnerable populations are stepping up their appeal for state funding -- in the form of higher wages and more supplies of Personal Protective Equipment.      They're called  Direct Support Professionals -- or D-S-P's -- and t...

New York State Professionals who are involved in the process of dealing with COVID-19 deaths are concerned about the dangerously low level of supplies involved in them performing their duties. In a release from the New York State Association of Counties professionals such as Coroners, Medical Examiners and Funeral Directors are issuing a warning about the surge in COVID-19 cases, the subsequent deaths and lack of financial support from the federal government. With the number of deaths rising across the state, supplies such as body bags, proper morgue space for the deceased and others are flee...

Latest Job Listings In And Around Portland Patch 12/14/2020 Job News © Shutterstock / NPFire The employment site ZipRecruiter.com has listed scores of jobs that have opened even as the coronavirus pandemic continues and many businesses remain closed. Portland, ME — Though the economy has taken a tumble amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many local employers in Portland and environs are still looking for new employees. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, we've got you covered. Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter put together a list of the latest local jobs lis...