PENNSYLVANIA — Thanks to the success of President Biden’s economic plan and the American Rescue Plan, Pennsylvania has turned the corner on the COVID-19 pandemic. Pennsylvanians are reading about the relief that cities, towns and families across the commonwealth have received through the ARP, Child Tax Credit, and the efforts to ensure relief continues through the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework.
See below for local coverage:
Gettysburg Times: Child tax credits arrive in accounts
KDKA: State Leaders Recommend Pennsylvanians Invest Child Tax Credit Money
The Legal Intelligencer: Pa. Sen. Says Child Tax Credit Should Be Made Permanent
Pennsylvania News Today: Child tax credits arrive at your account
The Times Tribune: Scranton plans to offer additional relief grants with American Rescue Plan funding
The Sanatoga Post: Another Eight Municipalities Receive Rescue Funds
WTAJ: $3 million in grants available for Centre County businesses
The Meadville Tribune: Cambridge Springs invites residents to discuss American Rescue Plan funding
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Pgh City Council approves plan to spend $335M in federal COVID-19 aid
WTAJ: Altoona holds public hearing on spending $19.6 million: flooding is top concern
The American Independent: Local Pennsylvania union chief says Biden relief bill made life ‘easier’ for her members
Citizens Voice: American Rescue Plan funding for Luzerne County municipalities
WESA: Pennsylvania Education Leaders Call On Schools To Boost Teacher Diversity With Stimulus Funds
Fox43: City of York gathering input from citizens on where funds from the American Rescue Plan should go
Pennsylvania Business Report: York economic development awards $25,000 in grants
Pennsylvania Business Report: Rep. Snyder introduces legislation to fund broadband access in state
Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Black leaders want City Council to spend federal COVID-19 relief dollars in neediest neighborhoods
Bedford Gazette: More communities get ARPA payments
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: How to spend $400 billion on home care? Pennsylvania plan to bump pay offers some clues
Erie Times-News: Guest Opinion: Pennsylvania businesses still need a rescue plan, lawmakers must act
The Morning Call: Increase racial diversity among Pa. teachers, group urges
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