The federal stimulus package will provide critical support to Washington.
It makes investments in medical supplies, child care, expanded unemployment insurance and small business support.
That will make a meaningful difference in Washingtonians’ lives. 1/5
Our best estimate of what it means for WA:
➡️ $2.953 billion from state/local relief fund
➡️ $58.2 million for child care
➡️ $11.8 million for housing impacts in counties/cities
➡️ $11.1 million for energy bill assistance
➡️ $273.5 million to help schools serve students
2/5
I am grateful for the unified efforts of Washington State's Congressional Delegation, who fought on a bipartisan basis for Washingtonians who are on the front lines of this crisis.
Their leadership in this moment shows we are truly all in this together. 3/5 #WeGotThisWA
But, we know this will not be enough. As we continue to take the action necessary to protect Washingtonians, we need the federal government to help address the financial shortfalls we expect at the state and local level.
This bill does not solve that long-term challenge. 4/5
My full statement. 5/5 governor.wa.gov/news-media/ins…
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