Will unemployed Washingtonians ever see the extra $400 coronavirus payment?
on’t expect to see the extra $400 unemployment benefit President Donald Trump announced anytime real soon in Washington. If it is eventually added to the weekly payments thousands of state residents receive, it could cause new problems for Washington’s already-troubled financial situation, according to Gov. Jay Inslee’s office. Continue reading at The News Tribune. (Ted S. Warren)
School district distributes thousands of extra meals amid pandemic
As schools across Washington state were shuttered last spring, a federal waiver allowed every K-12 student to get free breakfasts and lunches through a summer food program. But Congress hasn’t acted to renew that program, which ends on Aug. 31, even as the coronavirus pandemic drags on. Continue reading at The Federal Way Mirror. (File)
Expanding broadband access is critical
The pandemic has made it clear that in a world of physical distancing and contactless commerce, reliable, high-speed internet connection is not a luxury — it is essential. To emerge from this pandemic safely and successfully, our leaders in Congress must prioritize legislation that modernizes broadband infrastructure. Continue reading at The Tri-City Herald. (Andrew Harnik)
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