State Sen. Steve Santarsiero (D-10th dist.) joined his Democratic colleagues in supporting the Pennsylvania CARES Plan, a set of spending priorities to best use the $3.9 billion in federal funding the commonwealth is set to receive to address the coronavirus.
“I am proud to stand with my colleagues in support of the Pennsylvania CARES Plan.” Santarsiero said. “I have been hearing from small business owners, families, school districts and frontline workers across Bucks County about the vital need for resources to help get them through these uncertain times. The proposed spending plan provides needed support for our communities and businesses that have been hardest hit during the coronavirus pandemic. The PA Cares Plan ensures the nearly $4 billion in one-time federal funds that we will receive is allocated to those that are providing the goods and services Pennsylvanians rely on each day as we navigate this health crisis.”
The PA CARES plan includes $1.1 billion for assistance for working people; $900 million for education and childcare initiatives; $650 million for health care industry and frontline workers assistance; $425 million for small businesses; $350 million for local government assistance; and $300 million for historically disadvantaged communities.
