Money, money, money. As the US Federal Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, rolls out across the country, one thing becomes clear: “There’s a lot of money flowing. “ Brian Chirichiello, who sits on both the three-person Rockingham County Commissioners Council, and the seven-person Derry City Council, said. It is in a unique position as county […]
Month: March 2021
Rescue Act steers nearly $400 million to Mass. counties
BOSTON (SHNS) – County commissioners in parts of Massachusetts where they still exist are used to manage relatively modest budgets, using funds collected through local taxes and fees to maintain courthouses, support regional schools or to manage pensions for employees. Congressman Neal announced $1.8 million to help Baystate Health But with $1.3 billion earmarked in […]
Billions will flow to Mississippi from Rescue Act. Where will he go?
Mississippi will receive about $6 billion from the U.S. Federal Bailout Act — an amount equal to the state’s entire annual general budget, and an amount that state leaders say could improve Mississippi. if it was spent wisely by state and local governments and bureaucrats. “Obviously this is something that is transforming Mississippi,” Hosemann said, […]
American Rescue Act forces states – Ohio defends itself
President Joe Biden speaks during a “Help is Here” touring event to extol the US $ 1.9 trillion bailout law in Columbus, Ohio on March 23, 2021. (Leah Millis / Reuters) As Ohio’s Attorney General, I will not let Biden violate the Constitution while forcing our state to bend to his will. NOTjudge, but don’t […]
States Extend Obamacare Grants Using Rescue Act Funds
Many state-run Obamacare exchanges are ahead of the federal government in administering the American Rescue Plan Act, which provides for a major extension of premium subsidies for 2021 and 2022. Markets in California, Maryland, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington State, and the District of Columbia will increase grants for people who already receive them, with […]
Biden Rescue Act Provides $ 1.7 Billion in Local Aid to Louisiana Towns, Parishes
Biden signs COVID-19 relief package; includes dunning checks President Joe Biden has signed the US bailout, the $ 1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan that includes $ 1,400 stimulus checks. Associated Press, USA TODAY The town of Shreveport and local parishes are set to receive more than $ 120 million in combined federal assistance from the […]
Vanderburgh County Commissioners Form Committee for American Rescue Act Funding
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Act last week, which includes federal funding for local and state governments. With that, Vanderburgh County is set to receive over $35 million. County commissioners have started forming a committee called “Road to Recovery” to determine where the money will go. On Tuesday, Congregations […]
American Rescue Act Adds Stimulus Payments and Relief for Territory
VI Housing Finance Authority Executive Director Daryl Griffith announced a March 29 go-live date for the Emergency Housing Assistance Program. (Screenshot) Welcoming the recently passed American Rescue Act as “historic” federal legislation, Government House officials detailed on Monday what local residents can expect in terms of further relief, including the third round of stimulus payments, […]
What the American Rescue Act Means for Philadelphia
Congress ultimately passed the $ 1.9 trillion American Rescue Act, a landmark piece of legislation that will provide massive economic assistance to households, businesses, and state and local governments, along with many other significant changes across the board. world is still unpacking. Urban Institute analysis estimates the combined changes will reduce the number of people […]
Children in low-income families have a lot to gain from the Rescue Act
Senator Raphael Warnock visited an Atlanta church immunization efforts on Friday and explained to a small group of mothers how the provisions of the Pandemic Relief Bill signed by President Joe Biden on Thursday can help children in need. “As a child who grew up in poverty, I personally know the hardships families go through,” […]
Despite fewer pet adoptions in 2020, animal rescue services report spike in interest during pandemic
The coronavirus has made 2020 a difficult year for most people. For cats and dogs, however, there might have been a silver lining. “I can’t tell you the demand we have right now,” said Kate Griffith, spokesperson for Midcoast Humane, an animal rescue and adoption organization with offices in Brunswick and Edgecomb. The shelter reported […]
Biden’s American Rescue Act makes Obamacare more affordable for Michiganders
These credits reduce the cost of monthly premiums in the Federal Marketplace, or www.healthcare.gov, established under the Affordable Care Act of 2010, commonly known as Obamacare. Conclusion: No one will pay more than 8.5% of their household income for some plans, regardless of their income. “Despite all of this it looks like maybe we are […]
A huge gift to the wealthy heirs
Senatorial Minority Leader Mitch McConnell hears the grief of the wealthy heirs. Photo: Stefani Reynolds / Bloomberg via Getty Images Last month, Senator Ted Cruz appeared on CPAC and declared that their party had become the genuine representative of the proletariat. “The Republican Party is not the party of country clubs,” he boasted, “it is […]
A Marxist look at the American Rescue Act – People’s World
AP photos / PW illustration After more than 40 years of domination of our economic and political life, the extreme capitalist free market ideology of neoliberalism is beginning to show serious cracks. The “trickle-down” policies which for decades injected money upwards at the expense of the bottom are collapsing and giving way to a new […]
Deardorff retires as Chief of the York Fire and Rescue Services
Chad Deardorff has announced his retirement as Chief of the City of York Fire and Rescue Services, according to a press release from York Mayor Michael Helfrich on Wednesday. Deardorff has spent the last two years as a chef, ending a 26 year career with the department. Deputy Chief William Sleeger Jr. will be named […]
Government of the people, by and for the people – People’s World
Via WhiteHouse.gov Since the days of Ronald Reagan’s presidency, the defining narrative in Washington has been that big government is an unruly animal that must be tamed. With the passage of the American Rescue Act in the Senate and the second passage expected in the House today and its signature by President Biden later this […]
Senate passes bailout law, helps unemployed casino workers
Posted on: Mar 7, 2021, 4:15 a.m. Last update on: March 7, 2021, 4:25 a.m. Steve bittenbender Read more The US Senate, in a party line vote on Saturday afternoon, passed the US bailout, a $ 1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan. The bill not only contains billions of dollars in direct aid to Nevada, but […]