Help is on the way for local meat processing facilities in Montana, which could help reduce consolidation in the meat packing industry. Montana ranchers say consolidation is the reason they’re now getting a smaller share of the consumer dollar than ever, despite record beef prices. They say more local treatment facilities could make a difference. […]
TROY — The city is seeking public comment on spending $45.6 million in US federal funds from the US Bailout Act at a series of six meetings to be held in the city in March. The Troy Now Initiative sessions will discuss spending the federal government is supporting to help the city recover from the […]
County commissioners finalized additional American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant spending at their meeting last week and authorized spending of more than $3 million to address public health, economic impacts negatives and improving water and sewage. Commissioners voted unanimously to negotiate and execute grant agreements with community partner agencies to spend ARPA funds. After this […]
PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg City Council will consider allocating nearly $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds and an agreement to help settle an opioid lawsuit at its 7:30 p.m. meeting on Tuesday. A public hearing will also be held on the draft municipal budget 2022-2023 and the capital expenditures program. Both documents […]
You have 4 free items left this month. LYNN — Residents and business owners submitted responses to the city’s online survey of projects funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Mayor Jared Nicholson said more people are responding every day, with more than 200 respondents in February alone. Nicholson said it’s not the only […]
Supervisors are considering $4.8 million in infrastructure upgrades and staffing plans. San Benito County Supervisors voted Feb. 22 to allocate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to various projects. The county has received nearly $6.1 million of the expected $12.2 million in ARPA funding signed into law in March 2021 by President Joe Biden. According […]
Members of an internal team including City of Ottawa employees, including City Manager Richard Nienstedt and Director of Finance Melanie Landis, presented their plan for allocating funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, during the Commission’s study session on Monday. The American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden […]
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GREENVILLE, NC (WITN) – A special meeting of the Pitt County Board of Commissioners was called Monday to discuss county funding. Commissioners reviewed feedback from the American Rescue Plan Act public consultation sessions. Then they established priorities for the use of ARPA funds. A total of $35 million is going to be split across the […]
The Alabama Legislature passed a plan for spending American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on Jan. 27, 2022, allocating $79.5 million of the $2.1 billion ARPA allocation from l to replenish the state unemployment trust fund. After the bill passed, Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced that the state had moved to a […]
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Guest columnist Tanisha Pruitt, Ph.D, is a State Policy Fellow for Policy Matters Ohio. School is the center of life for many families. This is where the children spend most of their day. This is where they participate in a band, sports, or drama after the bell rings. COVID-19 has upended the school as a […]
MILFORD, CT — City officials released a report on how they plan to use $19.65 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding. Last year, the city asked the opinion of residents and city employees. The proposals were evaluated by a working group made up of Mayor Ben Blake, directors of municipal services, aldermen and others. […]
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CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) – Chatham County Commissioners received an update this morning on the county’s status regarding American Rescue Plan Act money. Last year, the county received just over $28 million in ARPA funds and spent months figuring out the best ways to allocate them. Chatham County Commission Chairman Chester Ellis said so far […]
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – These old truss bridges built in the early 1900s make for a magnificent sight as they overlook a snowy valley and a glistening river. But the functionality of these one lane structures is quite evident when you see cars that have to back up to allow other cars coming from the […]
CONTACT: Amador Salazar, [email protected] SAN ANTONIO (04 February 2022) – City Council yesterday approved a spending framework for the federal government’s remaining $212.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and remaining balances from the city’s Recovery and Resilience Program . District 5 Councilwoman Teri Castillo said the following: “The pandemic has exacerbated and […]
In the 10 months since the passage of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), cities and counties have worked to prioritize and execute investment on their part of the $350 billion law dollars in flexible projects. State and Local Tax Recovery Fund (SLRFF) dollars. And as recent Treasury Department Guidance clarified, local leaders […]
HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 28, 2022) – On January 25, 2022, the Washington County Board of County Commissioners voted 4-0 to adopt a program schedule for funding received under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The Washington County government is expected to receive $29.4 million in funds from the United States Department of the Treasury under […]
The Delaware County Council recently considered ways to spend the $110 million in American Rescue Plan Act money as members offered their views on priorities they would like to see funded. As part of a quarterly project update due to be submitted to the U.S. Treasury by the end of the month, County Executive Director […]
The Huron County Board of Commissioners cut the list of potential projects to allocate American Rescue Plan Act funds to less than half this week. Projects that the commissioners believe merit ARPA funds include upgrades to the paging and radio systems for emergency responders, new service windows for probate court and GIS service, bounty for […]
ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Altoona City Council continues to plan its use of $39.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding. At Monday’s meeting, the council launched the proposal for two programs to help keep business in the city. One proposed program is the Revolving Loan Program which will allow businesses to receive loans […]
Peter Criswell Ulster County Legislative Speaker Tracey Bartels announced her first appointments to the committee over the weekend. The five-member American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) special committee created at the Jan. 10 organizational meeting will be chaired by Democratic lawmaker Peter Criswell of Kingston. Calling the $34,491,474 in federal funds allocated to county government “a […]
“We want community members to be informed about how ARPA funds will benefit the entire community and upcoming opportunities to be part of the decision-making process on the application of these funds. .” — Mayor Nicholson (Spenser Hasak) You have 0 free items left this month. LYNN — Mayor Jared Nicholson announced Friday morning the […]
Submitted bills provide funds to the Department of Child Protective Services, MEMA, the National Guard, and the Department of Mental Health. Following fall meetings of the Mississippi Senate ARPA subcommittee, legislation was tabled regarding the suggested allocation of the $1.8 billion in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds sent to the state by the federal […]
This story was originally published by PublicSource, a press partner of NEXTpittsburgh. PublicSource is a nonprofit media organization that offers local journalism at publicsource.org. You can sign up for their newsletters at publicsource.org/newsletters. By Charlie Wolfson The $2 trillion Covid-19 relief bill passed by Congress in March injected an unanticipated and unprecedented amount of money […]
SCHENECTADY — The city council agreed on Tuesday to create a citizens’ advisory committee to help decide how to allocate funds received under the American Rescue Plan Act, though details on how committee members would be selected are unclear. have not yet been determined. Council members voted 6 to 1 in favor of establishing the […]
Governor David Ige (1.18.21) PC: Office of Governor David Ige In May 2021, the state received $1.6 billion from the federal government under the American Rescue Plan Act. The funds were to be used to meet state emergency needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. “As you know, COVID has caused a global economic shutdown that […]
BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) – Bennington is set to receive about $3.9 million in federal funding for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects. The city is seeking feedback from residents on how the city should use the funding. A first draft list of suggested priorities for economic development, infrastructure and operations was created by the Bennington […]
Goffstown Public Library GOFFSTOWN, NH – The Goffstown Public Library received $28,080 in funding through the Institute for Museum and Library Services’ Grants to States program. The grant program is part of the 2021 U.S. Rescue Act plan and is facilitated by the NH State Library, which received $2,297,692 for the grant, according to its […]
by Dan Mundt Two installations one possibility The Crawford County Board of Supervisors discussed Tuesday how the county could use $3.267 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The following is an edited and condensed account. The federal ARPA program is providing $350 billion to state, local, territorial and tribal governments to address issues […]
One of the proposed uses of American Rescue Plan Act funding is to improve the historic Tomball repository. (Community impact newspaper staff) Tomball City Council discussed the potential uses of the funding it received from the American Rescue Plan Act, which includes $ 350 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds for cities, at its January […]
This week, La Porte, Indiana will host ESPN’s National Inter-School Basketball Conference, an annual talent showcase featuring some of America’s best young basketball players. The competition, which takes place in various venues across the country, began in December and will run through February. Until January 8, La Porte will be in the spotlight nationally, bringing […]
By Christina KnoellSan Juan Basin Region Agency on Aging President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) on March 11 to combat the economic and public health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and provide financial assistance to Americans. Of the $ 1.9 trillion package, $ 1.43 billion is earmarked for the Old Americans […]
FREDERICK, Md. (WDVM) – Frederick County Director Jan Gardner has announced several initiatives that will be funded through a portion of Frederick County’s American Rescue Plan Act allowance. The initiatives will extend broadband to underserved people in Frederick County, provide more equipment and care for the elderly, expand “Feeding Frederick” and improve transportation services. These […]
CALEDONIA – The village has decided how to spend the American Rescue Plan Act grant dollars: all of its $ 2.645 million for a new water tower on part of the business park property DeBack Farms. At its Monday meeting, the Village Council unanimously approved its Resolution no. 2021-132, authorizing the Tax Increment District 4 […]
On Tuesday, the Des Moines County Board of Supervisors officially put the pen to its first draft U.S. bailout. Supervisors plan to spend $ 219,000 in ARPA funds to digitize records from the Des Moines County Recorder’s Office as well as the Auditor’s Office. “This is something that we have discussed on several occasions as […]
CITY OF PLUS-HEAD – Morehead City employees who worked throughout the coronavirus pandemic will receive a one-time bonus of $ 500 to $ 1,000, depending on their personal status, to be paid with funds received through the American Rescue Plan Act from 2021. Morehead City Council authorized the payments at its meeting Tuesday in the […]
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The City of Dayton Commission approved the allocation of funds for the American Rescue Plan Act at its meeting Wednesday night. $ 138 million will be distributed to the community starting next year. “They need to move this money around to improve the lives of people in our community and really […]
ALBANY – Mayor Kathy Sheehan has vetoed part of the Common Council’s budget ordinance that attempted to limit its use of federal bailout funds, putting in place a likely veto vote next week in the last board meeting of the year. Sheehan had proposed using $ 16 million for income replacement funds, the maximum allowed […]
ROCK SPRINGS – Hiring more staff to avoid learning loss will be a top priority for Sweetwater County School District 1 when it receives its funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the near future . The public was recently invited to share suggestions and comments on how best to use the approximately […]
Scot MacDonald, business manager of Memorial Opera House, addresses the county council at a meeting on Dec. 7 at the county-owned facility. AMY LAVALLEY / photo An audience gathered at Memorial Opera House on a recent Tuesday evening for an interactive performance with a receptive cast. Porter County Council met on Dec. 7 at the […]
A small portion of the nearly $ 15 million that the four counties and 26 communities of the South Heartland District Health Department will receive from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 could greatly benefit public health. Michele Bever, executive director of the health department, provided an update on ARPA at the Adams County […]
SIOUX CITY – Sioux city council is expected to vote on Monday to reallocate $ 250,000 from American Rescue Plan Act funding to incentive compensation for city employees. By law, the city is authorized to use ARPA funds for employee incentive compensation. City documents indicate that Mayor Bob Scott and the four other council members […]
American Rescue Plan Act funds could bring major improvements to the city of Huntsville. How to spend this money was discussed at Thursday’s city council meeting. Huntsville receives $ 34.4 million from the federal government. This money is intended to help the city recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. On Thursday, citizens finally learned how the […]
Assistant Secretary Ahrens presented an overview of the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) plan that has been conditionally approved by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the use of ARPA funds during a webinar on December 9, 2021. While the infusion of funds will benefit the PA’s support system, RCPA staff will […]
The Syracuse Economic Development Corporation will accept applications until December 31 Syracuse, New York State – Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced that the Syracuse Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) will open applications today for a minimum of $ 1 million under the first round of new funded small business loan programs by the American Rescue Plan […]
Mayor Duane Parry announced Thursday that he has finalized the structure of a committee that will review the proposed uses of ARPA funds allocated to Michigan City. The mayor’s office indicates that the ARPA committee will be made up of nine voting members and one non-voting member. The distribution of committee members will be three […]
Posted: Dec 2 2021 / 02:12 EST / Update: Dec 2 2021 / 05:35 AM EST TROY, NY (NEWS10) – The town of Troy has money burning a hole in its pocket. About $ 45 million to be exact and of that $ 45 million the city is proposing to spend about $ 13.6 million […]
If you missed the Live Town Hall on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, watch the recorded video here. To provide online commentary on ARPA funds in Douglas County, click here. Local fundingARPA allocates funds to government entities based on population. Counties and cities with populations over 50,000 receive funds directly from the US Department […]
In their working session on Monday, the Chambers County Council of Commissioners discussed how Chambers County could use the funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Two specific uses discussed were modification of HVAC systems and water and sewer projects. The commission discussed the modification of the HVAC systems in the main courthouse complex, the […]
The council passed three buckets of money at its meeting on Monday (11/29) to award the city’s American Rescue Plan Act to different departments in the city, with only public safety funding allocated. to specific purchases. Public Safety received over $ 26.3 million and was allocated to the Police ($ 10.2 million), Fire ($ 3.6 […]
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In March of this year, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act. Known now as ARPA, this $ 1.9 billion stimulus package aims to tackle the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and is one of the biggest economic plans in U.S. history. . Cities across the country are receiving millions of dollars. Here […]
Billions of federal dollars circulate to states and local governments through the American Rescue Plan Act. Taxpayers have no good way to keep up with the spending frenzy. Protesters and excluded workers wait outside Johnson County’s final contribution session to ask to be included in the distribution of pandemic relief funds on Wednesday, October 27, […]
SEN. MEGHAN KALLMAN and REP. JUNE SPEAKER By SEN. MEGHAN KALLMAN and REP. JUNE SPEAKER Rhode Island faces a housing emergency. We have been for years. And now we have an extraordinary opportunity to address it. With $1.1 billion in federal stimulus funds available for Rhode Island to invest in catalytic solutions, we join local […]
Twenty-five million dollars of the city’s American Rescue Plan Act funding goes to food insecurity / hunger as well as ending the digital divide after the council approved the prices during its recent meeting (9/20). The Greater Cleveland Food Bank is receiving $ 5 million to help financially improve food bank capital improvements at its […]
An ad hoc committee of the Aiken County Council failed to reach an agreement on how American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, funds should be spent. The county is expected to receive more than $30 million in federal funds, and the purpose of the four-member panel was to come up with a distribution plan to […]
BOSTON (SHNS) — Retroactive hazard pay for essential workers and investments to make college and housing more affordable for low-income residents were among demands made Tuesday at a rally outside the State House on the means to invest nearly $5 billion in available federal COVID 19 relief funds. COVID-19 vaccination required for healthcare workers, VA […]
A strategic plan on how Kankakee County Council will invest the $ 21.3 million in COVID-19 relief money under the American Rescue Plan Act should go forward. Kankakee County Board Chairman Andy Wheeler presented the plan at the board’s executive committee meeting. The plan involves several county council subcommittees for the recently named Kankakee County […]
Fort Collins Rescue Mission’s newest 24/7 operation, which houses homeless men, will continue at least through the summer thanks to $30,000 from the city committee streaming funds through of the federal CARES law in the event of a pandemic. The additional funding provides a lifeline to carry the mission through August, giving it more time […]
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) – Williamson County Commissioners have approved the allocation of $ 1.7 million in American Rescue Act funds to clear a backlog in court cases due to the COVID pandemic -19. The money will be used to hire three new prosecutors in the district attorney’s office. “These are positions that will be […]