Equity and Inclusion / Social Justice / COVID-19

HEALS Act offers flexibility for funds already allocated, but no new fiscal relief to address revenue shortfalls

The national associations representing local, state, and territorial governments call on Congress to boost the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for Medicaid.

The House takes action on infrastructure bills, while the Senate moves slowly on a fourth stimulus bill. FEMA and Treasury issue new guidance.

Job report shows dramatic job losses in local and state governments as Senate debates the need for a fourth stimulus package.

To redesign services, local government leaders need to cross boundaries and engage stakeholders inside and outside the organization.

Federal assistance needed urgently to address dramatic decline in state and local revenues

Senate bill passes $484 billion package without direct aid for local and state governments.

Priorities include direct aid for local governments under 500,000; emergency paid leave tax credits; and a waiver for federal cost shares for FEMA grants