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The coronavirus pandemic has changed just about everything for school districts in the last year – including funding. Districts across Ohio and the country have received millions of dollars in federal aid – first, as many switched to virtual instruction and now, as they bring kids back to the classroom and recover from a year of disruptions.
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The first round of winners, at least, are likely be picked and announced before the legislation, if passed, could take effect.
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The city's budget, businesses, neighborhood development and internet access are some ideas that could see some of the money.
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Arts organizations in Ohio and around the country are waiting for the relaunch of a system that will allow them to apply for billions in COVID relief – after it shut down on the day it was supposed to open for business in early April.
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Along with individual stimulus checks and more help for the unemployed, there’s a lot of money headed to Ohio and its cities and counties once the latest $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill is signed into law.
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The Ohio Senator says he is disappointed that the most recent package passed by the House isn't bipartisan.
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Sherrod Brown says Democrats have "overwhelming support" for the idea, even if an increase doesn't come with the next pandemic relief bill.
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Lacking support from both political parties, Democrats might have to find another way to increase the lowest legal wages.
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Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) is among the 10 Republican Senators who met with President Biden to talk about their COVID relief packages, though the Republicans' plan is a third the size of the one Democrats want. But Portman is hoping for more talks on those dueling deals.
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The county executive says more state and local aid is needed to deal with the pandemic next year.