Stimulus Plan Seen as Boost to New York Businesses, Residents, but Lacking for Local Governments
3:11 New York Senator Chuck Schumer said the most recent stimulus bill is a survival bill, not a long term plan for economic recovery. “There’s all different kind of dollars. Is it enough? No. And the thing I most regret is (Mitch) McConnell blocked state and local aid. We have found some other ways to get the localities some aid through education, transportation and vaccine distribution (assistance).” That includes $5 billion to help New York schools, $4 billion for mass transit systems, and $1.3 billion in rental assistance that will all come through local governments. Schume...
Source: waer.org