As lawmakers work on COVID-19 bill, venues hope for some help
The Save Our Stages Act could give billions in federal assistance to venues shut down by the pandemic.
Author: Janelle Bludau
Updated: 10:25 PM CST December 17, 2020
HOUSTON — Lawmakers have made it clear they’re working to authorize another round of COVID-19 relief, and that includes more stimulus checks.
And the good news: those checks could get to your bank accounts sooner this time around.
“We’re staying right here until COVID relief is out the door," Sen. Mitch McConnell said.
Lawmakers on both sides are trying to reach a compromise.