Ten days after hearing some of his constituents in Lynchburg express their anger about a trio of solar panel farms proposed near their village, state Rep.
May 12, 2021
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Treasury Department on Monday said Ohio will receive nearly $5.4 billion in aid as part of Democratic President Joe Biden’s larger $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, with another nearly $6.6 billion going directly to counties, cities and townships.
Thirty-four Ohio cities, three large townships and all 88 counties will receive the payments, part of the $350 billion program created under the American Rescue Plan to help state and local governments and boost the U.S. national economy that’s been hard hit by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
State and local governments can use the money for relief from the public health crisis. The money also can be used to offset harm to workers, small businesses and affected industries, to invest in water, sewer and broadband systems and to replace lost public sector revenue, according to guidance the Treasury Department released along with the figures. Essential workers also can qualify for premium pay
Treasury sends $12B in COVID-19 relief to Ohio governments
By Julie Carr Smyth - Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Treasury Department on Monday said Ohio will receive nearly $5.4 billion in aid as part of Democratic President Joe Biden’s larger $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, with another nearly $6.6 billion going directly to counties, cities and townships.
Thirty-seven Ohio cities and townships and all 88 counties will receive the payments, part of the $350 billion program created under the American Rescue Plan to help state and local governments and boost the U.S. national economy that’s been hard hit by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: 1:40 PM EDT May 12, 2021
The Treasury Department on Monday said Ohio will receive nearly $5.4 billion in aid as part of Democratic President Joe Biden s larger $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, with another nearly $6.6 billion going directly to counties, cities and townships.
Thirty-four Ohio cities, three large townships and all 88 counties will receive the payments, part of the $350 billion program created under the American Rescue Plan to help state and local governments and boost the U.S. national economy that s been hard hit by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
State and local governments can use the money for relief from the public health crisis. The money also can be used to offset harm to workers, small businesses and affected industries, to invest in water, sewer and broadband systems and to replace lost public sector revenue, according to guidance the Treasury Department released along with the figures. Essential workers also can qualify for