Gov. Dan McKee is asking the General Assembly to free up $1.3 million in unspent pandemic relief funds to help small businesses hurt by the ongoing closure of the westbound Washington Bridge. McKee’s office announced Monday afternoon the governor filed an amendment to his proposed fiscal year 2025 budget to create a direct grant program, […] The post McKee calls for $1.3 million in state aid for businesses hurt by Washington Bridge closure appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Gov. Dan McKee is asking the General Assembly to free up $1.3 million in unspent pandemic relief funds to help small businesses hurt by the ongoing closure of the westbound Washington Bridge. McKee’s office announced Monday afternoon the governor filed an amendment to his proposed fiscal year 2025 budget to create a direct grant program, […] The post McKee calls for $1.3 million in state aid for businesses hurt by Washington Bridge closure appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
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