State and Local Governments Have Billions in Pandemic Aid Left to Spend

State and Local Governments Have Billions in Pandemic Aid Left to Spend

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.
Small-Business Owners in D.C. Area Fear Federal Shutdown

Small-Business Owners in D.C. Area Fear Federal Shutdown

Once again, the florists, bars, gyms, cafes, dry cleaners and other small businesses that serve federal employees in the District of Columbia and its suburbs are bracing for an economic blow.