american rescue plan /tags/american-rescue-plan american rescue plan en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Mon, 09 May 2022 14:47:09 GMT Few eligible families have sought federal payment of COVID funeral expenses /news/2022-05-09/few-eligible-families-have-sought-federal-payment-of-covid-funeral-expenses FEMA has a pool of cash set aside to reimburse burial costs — even retroactively — to the families of COVID victims. But clerical challenges and slow outreach have stymied the application process. Mon, 09 May 2022 14:47:09 GMT /news/2022-05-09/few-eligible-families-have-sought-federal-payment-of-covid-funeral-expenses Blake Farmer Better ventilation would create a healthier workplace — but companies have to invest /news/2022-04-19/better-ventilation-would-create-a-healthier-workplace-but-companies-have-to-invest The research is clear that air exchange and filtration curb the spread of COVID and other diseases, but upgrading systems is expensive, and there is little federal authority over indoor air quality. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:17:47 GMT /news/2022-04-19/better-ventilation-would-create-a-healthier-workplace-but-companies-have-to-invest Liz Szabo 5 takeaways from Biden's State of the Union address /news/national-politics/2022-03-02/5-takeaways-from-bidens-state-of-the-union-address The president painted an optimistic view of life amid the pandemic in front of a Congress that appeared to be more unified than in recent years. Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:03:46 GMT /news/national-politics/2022-03-02/5-takeaways-from-bidens-state-of-the-union-address Domenico Montanaro Schools Are Getting Billions In COVID Relief Money. Here's How They Plan To Spend It /2021-09-01/schools-are-getting-billions-in-covid-relief-money-heres-how-they-plan-to-spend-it New staff, new technology and new classrooms are among the things superintendents are buying with this historic infusion of federal dollars. That's according to a new survey of district leaders. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:35:49 GMT /2021-09-01/schools-are-getting-billions-in-covid-relief-money-heres-how-they-plan-to-spend-it Cory Turner Judge Blocks Aid To Minority Farmers, Sides With White North Florida Farmer /news/2021-06-24/judge-blocks-aid-to-minority-farmers-sides-with-white-north-florida-farmer Siding with a white farmer from North Florida, a U.S. district judge has blocked a federal plan to provide loan relief to Black and other minority farmers who historically faced discrimination. Thu, 24 Jun 2021 23:06:03 GMT /news/2021-06-24/judge-blocks-aid-to-minority-farmers-sides-with-white-north-florida-farmer The News Service of Florida $4 Billion In Debt Relief Is Coming To Socially Disadvantaged Farmers, Ranchers /news/2021-05-26/4-billion-in-debt-relief-is-coming-to-socially-disadvantaged-farmers-ranchers In March, President Joe Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan. Included is the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act. It provides 4 billion dollars in debt forgiveness to socially disadvantaged farmers who’ve taken out Farm Service Agency loans. Wed, 26 May 2021 11:20:03 GMT /news/2021-05-26/4-billion-in-debt-relief-is-coming-to-socially-disadvantaged-farmers-ranchers Robbie Gaffney White House Proposes $1.8 Trillion Plan For Children And Families /news/2021-04-28/white-house-proposes-massive-spending-on-children-and-families The American Families Plan would expand free public education and make child care more affordable. The White House wants to pay for the measure by raising taxes on the country's richest. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:50:15 GMT /news/2021-04-28/white-house-proposes-massive-spending-on-children-and-families Alana Wise White House Announces $10 Billion For COVID-19 Testing In Schools /news/2021-03-18/white-house-announces-10-billion-for-covid-19-testing-in-schools The new funds will enable K-12 schools to ramp up screening testing, which can "identify asymptomatic disease and prevent clusters before they start," said CDC Director Rochelle Walensky. Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:50:49 GMT /news/2021-03-18/white-house-announces-10-billion-for-covid-19-testing-in-schools Laurel Wamsley Florida Cities Will Benefit From American Rescue Plan /news/2021-03-11/florida-cities-will-benefit-from-american-rescue-plan According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, the package includes about $7 billion for cities and counties in Florida. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:10:32 GMT /news/2021-03-11/florida-cities-will-benefit-from-american-rescue-plan Bradley George Here's What's In The American Rescue Plan /news/2021-03-09/heres-whats-in-the-american-rescue-plan-as-it-heads-toward-final-passage The colossal package allocates money for COVID-19 vaccines, small businesses and anti-poverty programs like the child tax credit. Here are the highlights of the bill President Biden signed Thursday. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:58:57 GMT /news/2021-03-09/heres-whats-in-the-american-rescue-plan-as-it-heads-toward-final-passage Barbara Sprunt