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States have billions of dollars from the American Rescue Plan. Now they have to spend it
Some states will fill budget holes caused by COVID s economic shutdown, and others are spending on initiatives to bring equity to people of color.
Stacey Barchenger, USA TODAY NETWORK
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1:03 pm UTC May. 5, 2021
President Joe Biden signs COVID-19 relief bill, includes $1,400 stimulus checks
President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that includes $1,400 stimulus checks.
Associated Press, USA TODAY
Indiana plans to use some of its $3 billion for police body cameras.
Maryland used a fifth of its $3.9 billion to send checks to low-income workers, establish tax benefits for families and businesses and support other relief programs.