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Sen Rick Scott misrepresents COVID-19 s toll on state finances

PolitiFact s ruling: Mostly False Here s why: A fundamental disagreement over the latest COVID-19 relief plan centers on aid to states, cities and counties. Democrats plan to include about $350 billion in aid, and Republicans argue that not only is the money unnecessary, it’s just a way to reward to liberal states. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., said Democrats are lying about the need. States across the country are seeing increases in revenue in some cases, well above projections, Scott said in a Feb. 1 statement. Now, we are learning that 47 states show an average decline of just 0.12% compared to 2019, and 21 of the 47 states show positive year over year growth of tax receipts. Over half of states reported positive growth, including California, New York, and Illinois.

Fewer Police, No Parades: The Squeeze on Local Budgets

Fewer Police, No Parades: The Squeeze on Local Budgets Cities and counties face budget shortfalls in the billions, leading to furloughs and hiring freezes. Absent federal aid, further cuts are certain. Alan Greenblatt, Senior Staff Writer   |   February 3, 2021   |  Analysis Mardi Gras parades aren’t happening this year in New Orleans, due to the pandemic. Residents have responded by creating “house floats” turning their homes into bright, stationary floats decorated with dinosaurs, circus animals and Art Nouveau demi-goddesses. One house features a large painted image of “Saint Dolly” Parton, complete with a sacred heart and holding a vaccination needle. It’s a clever and festive way to keep up the fun while staying safe. While raising spirits, however, it’s not the same as holding weeks’ worth of parades that pack the streets and bring in thousands of people to drink and spend money. In New Orleans

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