Will The New COVID Relief Bill Help Local Economies?

by Angelica Wedell on April 8, 2021

Will The New Covid Relief Bill Help Local Economies?

-The Polco Minute with Angelica Weddell-

Stay informed on the latest news in local government and community engagement.

In this episode, we explore how the new COVID Relief Bill will help local economies. Next, we share how The National Community Survey can help with COVID-19 recovery. Last, we talk about what we can do to take the edge off stress.

Covid Relief Bill Will Infuse Billions into Local Economies

-By Andrea Noble, RouteFifty-

Congress recently gave final approval to a $1.9 trillion covid relief bill that not only provides direct aid to state and local governments but also includes provisions that experts say will help boost local economies. From $1,400 direct stimulus checks to expanded child tax credits and federal unemployment benefits, the legislation will provide assistance to millions of Americans in ways that can help lift declining state and local tax revenues. Read more.

Five Reasons The National Community Survey is More Important Now Than Ever

-By Damema Mann, Polco-

COVID-19 impacts all aspects of our daily lives. At the same time, we are all learning how to adapt while prioritizing the health and safety of our communities. As we begin to chart our way forward in these unprecedented times, we share our top five reasons for why now is the best possible time to conduct The National Community Survey (The NCS). Read more.