How will Local Governments Spend CARES funding?

What’s happening? State and local governments will get an extra W$350 billion,   with $65.1 billion in direct federal aid for counties & an additional $1.5 billion for public land counties.

Why is this important? There are Dos and Don’t on spending. Do: health safety measures and PPE demands; payroll, vaccine distribution, small business needs, food, education, broadband Do not: bridge repairs

How will this be important? The feds are watching & will react if spending proposal is outside of COVD recovery.

Governing | Local Govs Will Spend Stimulus Relief in Different Ways