Federal State and Local Officials continue to praise the provisions in the American Rescue Plan that are providing relief for their communities. Last week, the Biden administration announced it would begin making crucial monthly child tax credit payments starting in July. Additional federal funding, such as $3 billion in relief going to states for mental health programs, continues to provide critical relief to working class Americans.
As of this week, over $105 billion has been given to states and cities trying to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. For instance, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced the state intends to use $575 million in ARP funding to address affordable housing needs and $30 million for repairs and infrastructure for economically-vital NASCAR tracks in the state.
See more examples below of how the American Rescue Plan is providing tangible benefits to localities everywhere:
HELP IS HERE STATE AND LOCAL STORIES:
AK: Alaska Senate passes bill to pay for Alaska’s essential and laid-off workers to attend college. [KTOO, 05/17/2021]
CA: US Sen. Alex Padilla announces $667 million in funding for affordable housing projects. [The Daily Californian, 05/21/2021]
CO: Colorado governor signs $34 billion budget into law, setting aside historic reserves and funding $800M stimulus package. [The Colorado Sun, 05/17/2021]
CT: Tolland Getting $400,000-Plus in American Rescue Plan Funding. [Patch.com, 05/11/2021]
DE: Historically Black University Cancels $730K+ In Student Debt With COVID-19 Relief Funds. [NowThis, 05/18/2021]
GA: $84 Million for Georgia HBCUs was secured by Senators Ossoff and Warnock. [The Atlanta Voice, 05/18/2021]
GA: Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock Secure Over $1.1 Billion for Higher Education Institutions in Georgia. [Ossoff.Senate, 05/20/2021]
IN: Muncie officials unveil 4-year spending plan for $32 million in American Rescue Plan funds. [The Star Press, 05/20/2021]
IN: Gary schools to ‘double down on academics’ with federal funding. [NWI Times, 05/14/2021]
KS: REP. DAVIDS ANNOUNCES $110 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE THIRD DISTRICT. [Davids.House, 05/19/2021]
MD: Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $55.4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Expand Mental Health Services and Combat the Opioid Epidemic. [Hoyer.House, 05/19/2021]
MI: Michigan families to receive at least $95 more in food assistance benefits. [Detroit Free Press, 05/17/2021]
NC: $45 million in COVID funding allocated to improve motorsports facilities across NC. [Fox 8, 05/19/2021]
NC: Gov. Cooper proposes sending NC families checks using American Rescue Plan funds. [WECT, 05/20/2021]
NC: Cooper proposes more grants for parents, and other uses for NC’s $5.7B in COVID relief. [NewsObserver, 05/19/2021]
NH: NH Delegation Announces More Than $1.3 Million to NH Veterans Home from American Rescue Plan. [Shaheen.Senate, 05/19/2021]
NJ: Pallone Announces New Jersey Will Receive Over $78 Million to Support Mental Health Services and Substance Use Needs. [Pallone.House, 05/18/2021]
OH: Ohio’s state and local governments are receiving a once-in-a-lifetime infusion of cash, and we’ll be tracking every dollar: Stimulus Watch. [Cleveland.com, 05/18/2021]
TX: TXST To Receive $92 Million In Emergency Funding From American Rescue Plan. [San Marcos Daily Record, 05/16/2021]
VA: Va. gets $69 million for mental-health, drug-overdose efforts from Rescue Plan. [Star Exponent, 05/18/2021]
WI: Gov. Evers announces $100 million investment for broadband access. [WAOW, 05/18/2021]
HELP IS HERE STATE AND LOCAL SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS:
Gainesville City Commission, FL:
https://www.facebook.com/commissionerarreola/posts/3919110651509763
FL House:
https://twitter.com/allisontantfl/status/1394340687651524614
GA Senate:
https://twitter.com/gasenatedems/status/1395464181248372737
IA House:
https://twitter.com/repmarywolfe/status/1393948536039936005
Chicago City Council, IL:
https://twitter.com/cdrosa/status/1394820714646188032
IL Senate:
https://twitter.com/senatorlaura/status/1394346018053963782
https://www.facebook.com/senterribryant/posts/1660255737508531
Vice Mayor, Cambridge MA:
https://twitter.com/ammallon/status/1394621622687043585
Akron City Council, OH:
https://twitter.com/shammasmalik/status/1394757747082661894
PA House:
https://twitter.com/pahousedems/status/1395383553639292929
Shelby County Commission, TN (retweet):
https://twitter.com/tamisawyer/status/1394596493873528833
TN Senate:
https://www.facebook.com/briankelsey/posts/10159681442574653
WI Senate:
https://www.facebook.com/VoteChrisLarson/posts/4561814610495422
WV Senate:
https://twitter.com/glennjeffrieswv/status/1394768211497869321
Federal Officials:
AZ-02:
https://www.facebook.com/RepKirkpatrick/
CA-14:
https://twitter.com/RepSpeier/status/1395467761032339460
CA-24:
https://www.facebook.com/repsaludcarbajal/posts/1103087103512402
CA-34:
https://www.facebook.com/RepJimmyGomez/posts/961372124405687
CT-02:
https://www.facebook.com/joecourtney/posts/10159129879089231
https://www.facebook.com/joecourtney/posts/10159130437714231
US Senate, CT:
https://www.facebook.com/senchrismurphy/photos/a.2429070460497243/5592036587533932
FL-13:
https://www.facebook.com/RepCharlieCrist/posts/2217486895049126
IL-14:
https://www.facebook.com/repunderwood/posts/2457426514402981
MD-02:
https://www.facebook.com/RepDutchRuppersberger/posts/4085110444868431
NH-02:
https://www.facebook.com/CongresswomanAnnieKuster/posts/1803649513141389
US Senate, NH:
https://www.facebook.com/SenatorHassan/posts/4407218845957554
NJ-01:
https://www.facebook.com/DonaldNorcrossNJ/posts/10158562345219132
NJ-09:
https://www.facebook.com/pascrell/posts/10159021360764156
NY-19:
https://www.facebook.com/DelgadoforCongress/posts/1281655495564427
US Senate, NY:
https://www.facebook.com/SenKirstenGillibrand/posts/916231038921959
PA-03:
https://www.facebook.com/RepDwightEvans/posts/1412012415847997
https://www.facebook.com/RepDwightEvans/posts/1411944179188154
TX-16:
https://www.facebook.com/RepEscobar/posts/864143287780053
VA-02:
https://www.facebook.com/ElaineforCongress/posts/848239505762792
VA-07:
https://www.facebook.com/RepSpanberger/posts/946201096129965
WA-07:
https://twitter.com/RepJayapal/status/1394680427000963072