Stimulus update: COVID relief bill passed by House includes $1.35 billion for city of LA

Stimulus update: COVID relief bill passed by House includes $1.35 billion for city of LA

LOS ANGELES (CNS) — Los Angeles elected officials welcomed the passage of the $1.9 trillion federal stimulus package Wednesday , which will provide the city with $1.35 billion amid a budget crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

"The American Rescue Plan is a watershed moment in the life of our nation and our response to COVID-19 — with historic investments in vaccine distribution, relief for working families, jobs for frontline workers, and support for children, students, parents, small businesses, and tenants,” Mayor Eric Garcetti said.

"We fought long and hard for this landmark legislation, and thanks to leadership from President […]

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