It’s been two years since Democrats passed the #AmericanRescuePlan, and we’ve made a lot of progress in the time since. Here’s a look at how two years of the ARP have helped Rhode Island, by the numbers 🧵
Businesses got back on track with federal support.
Rhode Islanders applied to start 22,000 new businesses, and 440+ restaurants in the state received relief through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
Rhode Islanders applied to start 22,000 new businesses, and 440+ restaurants in the state received relief through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
Families received much-needed support.
1,000+ child care programs across the state received support to stay open, benefitting 52,000 children. 185,000 kids in Rhode Island benefitted from the expanded Child Tax Credit.
1,000+ child care programs across the state received support to stay open, benefitting 52,000 children. 185,000 kids in Rhode Island benefitted from the expanded Child Tax Credit.
The #AmericanRescuePlan helped Rhode Islanders get back to work.
Unemployment fell from 6.5% in January 2021 to 3.2% in December 2022.
Unemployment fell from 6.5% in January 2021 to 3.2% in December 2022.
Finally, the #AmericanRescuePlan gave many Rhode Islanders financial peace of mind at a really difficult time.
6,000 college students got direct financial relief, 32,000 people had lowered health care premiums, and >50,000 people received rent and utility assistance.
6,000 college students got direct financial relief, 32,000 people had lowered health care premiums, and >50,000 people received rent and utility assistance.
There’s no question about it: The #AmericanRescuePlan was one of the most effective pieces of legislation in history. The relief it delivered was an essential step in helping folks get back to their everyday lives.
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