Schatz expressed gratitude for the presidential visit, but is calling on the federal government to take additional actions including the release of more federal funds, support for expanded financial assistance, unemployment benefits, air and water safety, and help with making the FEMA assistance application process easier for those in need.
New Orleans awaits hundreds of millions in stimulus money amid bars, restaurants call for help
New Orleans awaits hundreds of millions in stimulus money amid bars, restaurants call for help By Rob Masson | March 16, 2021 at 3:42 PM CDT - Updated March 16 at 4:21 PM
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The City of New Orleans says it could take more than a month before it decides how to spend approximately $375 million in stimulus money.
Some say itâs time to give dozens of hard-pressed bar and restaurant owners a break.
Some have been shut down, others forced to deal with strict occupancy limits due to COVID-19 and for the past year theyâve been struggling.