Two years after the federal government approved $350 billion in emergency funding for states and localities to respond to the public health crisis, much of the funds have not been used.
Category: Federal Aid (US)
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Quebec Lures $5 Billion Battery Factory for Electric Cars
The Canadian government matched financial incentives available in the U.S. to attract the investment from Northvolt, a Swedish company.
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Defense Department Awards Chip Funding to Fuel Domestic Research
The $238 million in grants will set up eight research hubs, as a small slice of the federal money that will go to chip companies and research facilities in the coming months.
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Unions Fight in the States to Make Biden’s Climate Agenda Work for Workers
Labor leaders worry that some federal incentives for renewable energy do not come with strict standards on pay. In Maine, they added their own.
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Yellow’s Promise to Repay Federal Debt Provokes Skepticism
The trucking company, which has filed for bankruptcy protection, owes more than $700 million to the Treasury Department.
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Schumer Wields Political Heft in Bid for New York Chips Funds
The Senate majority leader helped deliver billions of dollars in federal funding for semiconductors. Now he’s pushing for his state to reap benefits.
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How to Catch Pandemic Fraud? Prosecutors Try Novel Methods.
Strained by limited resources, prosecutors are deploying special teams and nurturing local relationships to catch up to a wave of fraud.
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As Student Loans Come Due Again, Many Borrowers Lose a Lifeline
The payment pause freed up money that gave people breathing room — or allowed them to help family members in need. They will soon have to budget for that expense.
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Blocked Rail Crossings Snarl Towns, but Congress Won’t Act
The industry has used its muscle to prevent federal, state and local governments from penalizing companies that park freight trains across roads for hours or days.
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Child Care Disruptions Expected as Record Funding Nears an End
Three million children could be affected as the largest investment in child care in U.S. history expires in September.
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The Hidden Cost of Rebuilding After a Flood
While government aid and organizations can ease the burden of major losses, disaster victims are burdened by small expenses to rebuild their lives.
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A New Federal Student Loan Program Will Move Millions Toward Forgiveness
The plan aims to fix “historical failures” and will provide debt cancellation to thousands of borrowers, according to the Education Department.