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Breaking News President Trump Signs Covid Aid Bill
On 12/27/2020, President Donald Trump signed a massive $2.3 trillion Covid-19 relief and government funding bill, ending several days of stand-offs between the Republicans and Democratic Parties.
The White House said that Trump signed the bill on Sunday evening at Mar-a-Lago, after he complained over some of its spending provisions and that direct Covid-19 payments were only $600 per person. It has also been reported that on Monday, 28, 2020, the House will vote on Trump's proposal to increase payments to $2,000 per person, and the Senate "will start the process" for a vote on the increased relief checks.
Trump’s decision to sign the bill averts a government shutdown, with funding set to expire on Monday night. But unemployment benefits for millions lapsed on Saturday night. In a statement, Trump said that he would “send back a redlined version [of the bill], item by item, accompanied by the formal rescission request to Congress insisting that the funds be removed from the bill.” But presidents do not have a line-item veto power — bills that land on their desks have to be signed or rejected in full — so his request is largely symbolic given that he has only 23 days left in his term.
The White House said that Trump signed the bill on Sunday evening at Mar-a-Lago, after he complained over some of its spending provisions and that direct Covid-19 payments were only $600 per person. It has also been reported that on Monday, 28, 2020, the House will vote on Trump's proposal to increase payments to $2,000 per person, and the Senate "will start the process" for a vote on the increased relief checks.
Trump’s decision to sign the bill averts a government shutdown, with funding set to expire on Monday night. But unemployment benefits for millions lapsed on Saturday night. In a statement, Trump said that he would “send back a redlined version [of the bill], item by item, accompanied by the formal rescission request to Congress insisting that the funds be removed from the bill.” But presidents do not have a line-item veto power — bills that land on their desks have to be signed or rejected in full — so his request is largely symbolic given that he has only 23 days left in his term.
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How Does The Newly Signed Covid Bill Help You
As of 12/28/2020, the newly signed Covid 19 Relieve and Funding Bill, will break down as follows:
1. New Provisions: The massive bill contained a number of provisions of special interest to the entertainment industry, to include a $15 billion fund to assist movie and legit theaters and live entertainment venues especially hard hit by the pandemic;
2. Enhanced Unemployment Benefits: Unemployment insurance ($120 billion). Revives supplemental federal pandemic unemployment benefits but at $300 per week — through March 14 — instead of the $600 per week benefit that expired in July. Extends special pandemic benefits for “gig” workers and extends the maximum period for state-paid jobless benefits to 50 weeks.
3. Direct Payments ($166 billion): Provides $600 direct payments to individuals making up to $75,000 per year and couples making up to $150,000 per year — with payments phased out for higher incomes —- with $600 additional payments per dependent child.
3. Paycheck Protection Program Renewed ($284 Billion): The Paycheck Protection Program was revived, which provides forgivable loans to qualified businesses. Especially hard-hit businesses that received PPP grants would be eligible for a second round. Ensures that PPP subsidies are not taxed.
4. Vaccines Testing & Health Providers ($69 billion): More than $30 billion for procurement of vaccines and treatments, distribution funds for states, and a strategic stockpile. Adds $22 billion for testing, tracing and mitigation, $9 billion for health care providers, and $4.5 billion for mental health.
5. Schools and Universities ($82 billion): Delivers $54 billion to public K-12 schools affected by the pandemic and $23 billion for colleges and universities; $4 billion would be awarded to a Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund; nearly $1 billion for Native American schools.
6. Rental Assistance ($25 billion): Provides money for a first-ever federal rental assistance program; funds to be distributed by state and local governments to help people who have fallen behind on their rent and may be facing eviction.
7. Food/Farm Aid ($26 billion): Increases stamp benefits by 15% for six months and provides funding to food banks, Meals on Wheels and other food aid. Provides an equal amount ($13 billion) to farmers and ranchers.
8. Child Care ($10 billion): Provides $10 billion to the Child Care Development Block Grant to help families with child care costs and help providers cover increased operating costs.
9. Postal Service ($10 billion): Forgives a $10 billion loan to the Postal Service provided in earlier relief legislation.
1. New Provisions: The massive bill contained a number of provisions of special interest to the entertainment industry, to include a $15 billion fund to assist movie and legit theaters and live entertainment venues especially hard hit by the pandemic;
2. Enhanced Unemployment Benefits: Unemployment insurance ($120 billion). Revives supplemental federal pandemic unemployment benefits but at $300 per week — through March 14 — instead of the $600 per week benefit that expired in July. Extends special pandemic benefits for “gig” workers and extends the maximum period for state-paid jobless benefits to 50 weeks.
3. Direct Payments ($166 billion): Provides $600 direct payments to individuals making up to $75,000 per year and couples making up to $150,000 per year — with payments phased out for higher incomes —- with $600 additional payments per dependent child.
3. Paycheck Protection Program Renewed ($284 Billion): The Paycheck Protection Program was revived, which provides forgivable loans to qualified businesses. Especially hard-hit businesses that received PPP grants would be eligible for a second round. Ensures that PPP subsidies are not taxed.
4. Vaccines Testing & Health Providers ($69 billion): More than $30 billion for procurement of vaccines and treatments, distribution funds for states, and a strategic stockpile. Adds $22 billion for testing, tracing and mitigation, $9 billion for health care providers, and $4.5 billion for mental health.
5. Schools and Universities ($82 billion): Delivers $54 billion to public K-12 schools affected by the pandemic and $23 billion for colleges and universities; $4 billion would be awarded to a Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund; nearly $1 billion for Native American schools.
6. Rental Assistance ($25 billion): Provides money for a first-ever federal rental assistance program; funds to be distributed by state and local governments to help people who have fallen behind on their rent and may be facing eviction.
7. Food/Farm Aid ($26 billion): Increases stamp benefits by 15% for six months and provides funding to food banks, Meals on Wheels and other food aid. Provides an equal amount ($13 billion) to farmers and ranchers.
8. Child Care ($10 billion): Provides $10 billion to the Child Care Development Block Grant to help families with child care costs and help providers cover increased operating costs.
9. Postal Service ($10 billion): Forgives a $10 billion loan to the Postal Service provided in earlier relief legislation.
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COVID-19 Information, Testing, Resources, News - NOVEMBER 8, 2020
We're in this together! Looking for help? Find information related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For residents with questions about city services and programs you are encouraged to call: (602) 262-3111 or contactus@phoenix.gov.
Free Covid - 19 Testing And Results
Maricopa County is working with trusted partners to provide testing in communities around the valley. The goal is to enhance the testing capacity already put in place by the state of Arizona and some cities. Please view testing site event details and criteria before walking in and/or setting up an appointment. Find Free Testing Sites Covid-19
Arizona: Phoenix Businesses In need of Help
For Phoenix Small Businesses needing help, you can call the Phoenix Community and Economic Development hotline at (602) 262-5040.
We're in this together! Looking for help? Find information related to the COVID-19 pandemic. For residents with questions about city services and programs you are encouraged to call: (602) 262-3111 or contactus@phoenix.gov.
Free Covid - 19 Testing And Results
Maricopa County is working with trusted partners to provide testing in communities around the valley. The goal is to enhance the testing capacity already put in place by the state of Arizona and some cities. Please view testing site event details and criteria before walking in and/or setting up an appointment. Find Free Testing Sites Covid-19
Arizona: Phoenix Businesses In need of Help
For Phoenix Small Businesses needing help, you can call the Phoenix Community and Economic Development hotline at (602) 262-5040.
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Help For Homeowners
If your ability to pay your mortgage is impacted, and your loan is owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (use the "loan lookup" tools: https://www.knowyouroptions.com/loanlookup for Fannie Mae or https://ww3.freddiemac.com/loanlookup/ for Freddie Mac to find out) if you may be eligible to delay making your monthly mortgage payments for a temporary period, during which:
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There are hardship programs in place to help homeowners who have been directly or indirectly affected by the coronavirus and are struggling to make their mortgage payments. The Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, encourages homeowners adversely impacted by the coronavirus who are having difficulty paying their mortgages to reach out to their mortgage servicers as soon as possible. You can find the number for your mortgage servicer on your monthly mortgage statement or coupon book.
FHFA has established a dedicated webpage with relevant updates and resources available here: www.fhfa.gov/coronavirus(link is external)
Additionally, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have their own dedicated webpages for homeowners, with online tools for determining if your mortgage is owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac:
Fannie Mae: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Help(link is external)
FHFA has established a dedicated webpage with relevant updates and resources available here: www.fhfa.gov/coronavirus(link is external)
Additionally, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have their own dedicated webpages for homeowners, with online tools for determining if your mortgage is owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac:
Fannie Mae: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Help(link is external)
- Use Fannie Mae’s Loan Lookup Tool(link is external)
- Or call 1-800-2FANNIE (1-800-232-6643)
- Use Freddie Mac’s Loan Lookup Tool(link is external)
- Or call 1-800-FREDDIE (1-800-373-3343)
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If you need assistance finding food, paying housing bills, or other essential services, go to the 211.org/services/covid19 Web Site, to speak to someone who can help. By using the COVID-19 SCREENING TOOL there, you can find various help related to covid-19. |
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Cash, Medical and Nutritional Assistance
DES is committed to providing assistance to Arizona communities during the COVID-19 outbreak to meet their basic needs. Apply for Nutrition, Cash and Medical Assistance online or call (855) 432-7587.
Apply Today: The DES Coordinated Hunger Relief Program partners with regional food banks to provide food to individuals in need. Learn More (link is external)
DES is committed to providing assistance to Arizona communities during the COVID-19 outbreak to meet their basic needs. Apply for Nutrition, Cash and Medical Assistance online or call (855) 432-7587.
Apply Today: The DES Coordinated Hunger Relief Program partners with regional food banks to provide food to individuals in need. Learn More (link is external)
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As a public service announcement, we remind everyone that the Cold and flu season is here, and you have control over protecting yourself and family from getting sick by learning when and how to wash your hands. Parents need to teach children the best way to wash their hands so they can help prevent the spread of illness. Washing Often is Key If you’re not sure, just go ahead and wash your hands. Quick guide to help you prevent spreading germs: "Before eating food, touching dishes or utensils". "Before and after caring for someone at home who is sick with vomiting or diarrhea". "Before and after treating a cut or wound". "Before and after feeding a baby Before, During, and After". "Before, during, and after preparing food After". "After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing". "After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste". "After touching garbage". "After handling dirty laundry". "After touching public items like shopping cards and handles". |
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The Arizona Disability Coalition (ADC) is a statewide, cross-disability coalition. The ADC includes individuals and organizations from across Arizona, where you will find people disabilities have equal opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of life. For Information Contact Us
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Covid 19 Grants For Individuals & Businesses
COVID 19 RELIEF
GRANT AMOUNT: Utility bills (electric $300 and gas $300); City of Phoenix Water bills $300 … 982-3206 tcdc@ourorgcares.com Trellis (602) 258-1659 COVID@trellisaz.org City of PHX Human
1. Helpful Links: Stimulus Check Payment
2. Arizona Law Help - Legal Services Attorney's
Arizona Law Help: Legal Services Attorneys
3. COVID-19 Grants for Small Businesses and Nonprofits - Open Grants
There are multiple funding opportunities currently available for small businesses and nonprofits experiencing financial hardship during COVID-19. Maricopa County is offering grants up to $25,000 to small businesses and nonprofits that began operating prior to
January 1, 2019, and are now experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
GRANT AMOUNT: Utility bills (electric $300 and gas $300); City of Phoenix Water bills $300 … 982-3206 tcdc@ourorgcares.com Trellis (602) 258-1659 COVID@trellisaz.org City of PHX Human
1. Helpful Links: Stimulus Check Payment
2. Arizona Law Help - Legal Services Attorney's
Arizona Law Help: Legal Services Attorneys
3. COVID-19 Grants for Small Businesses and Nonprofits - Open Grants
There are multiple funding opportunities currently available for small businesses and nonprofits experiencing financial hardship during COVID-19. Maricopa County is offering grants up to $25,000 to small businesses and nonprofits that began operating prior to
January 1, 2019, and are now experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Maricopa County New Business/Nonprofit Relief Grants
Maricopa County is offering grants up to $15,000 to small businesses and nonprofits that began operating prior to March 1, 2020, and are now experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Short-Term Crisis Services (STCS)
Program provides temporary assistance to low-income families experiencing an emergency need that cannot be met immediately by their own income, and resources to help stabilize an immediate financial crisis. A dependent child must live in the home.
The STCS Program provides emergency assistance with:
A crisis, according to the STCS program, may be defined as one of the following:
For More Information Click Here
Program provides temporary assistance to low-income families experiencing an emergency need that cannot be met immediately by their own income, and resources to help stabilize an immediate financial crisis. A dependent child must live in the home.
The STCS Program provides emergency assistance with:
- Preventing homelessness by helping with rent or mortgage payments
- Emergency shelter
- Utility payments and utility deposit assistance
- Special needs related to maintaining or securing employment
- Rental deposits
A crisis, according to the STCS program, may be defined as one of the following:
- A separation from the family that resulted from domestic violence where the applicant is unable to return home
- Loss of income
- An unforeseen event that makes it difficult to meet one’s expenses
- A situation that endangers the health and safety of the family
- Applicant must be able to explain and provide proof of emergency need for assistance.
For More Information Click Here
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Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA):
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) provides benefits to individuals who are historically ineligible for regular unemployment benefits. To learn more about PUA, visit the PUA webpage. File a PUA Claim For Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) |
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Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) Program
Arizona has received approval on its application to FEMA for Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) funding. The Department is currently implementing these changes to its existing system, and funds will be issued to claimants starting next week. |
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ARIZONA @ WORK
ARIZONA @ WORK offers no-cost workforce readiness services to help job seekers get back to work and help employers hire and retain the best labor force for their needs. Learn more about job search services, resume support and training opportunities. Check ARIZONA @ WORK for an expansive list of employers who are hiring immediately. DES is also hiring for many job openings across the state. View Jobs Hiring Now View Open DES Jobs |
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