The states that have been less affected by the coronavirus have received comparatively more in relief funding by MattRyanPerez
As the federal government debates giving state and local governments aid to address budget shortfalls, an analysis by theshows that some of the least populated states—and ones least affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus—received more from a $150 billion fund set up under the CARES Act compared to harder hit states with higher populations like New York and New Jersey.... [+]
2020 Washington, DC. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told reporters on Tuesday that the House will not return to Washington next week, reversing an announcement he made the previous day. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell continues to say the Senate remains on track to return to Washington next Monday. Each state received at least $1.
It means states like Wyoming and West Virginia are hoping to shift the funding to helping businesses or adding it back into its state budget—though it must follow Congress' guidelines—while New York has to rally Congress to release additional aid to states. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has been adamant about getting additional funding in the next coronavirus relief bill, saying onSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., initially balked at the idea and suggested states should be able to go
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