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This Week in Federal Funding
In the July 6 edition we look at how states have approached their American Rescue Plan Act allotments so far.
Judge Sides With Ohio in Fight Against ARPA Tax Cut Restrictions
The ruling curtails Treasury's ability to enforce the so-called "tax mandate" in the American Rescue Plan Act, but only applies to the Buckeye State. Similar legal disputes are pending in other courts.
Police Recruitment is Down. How One State is Partnering to Boost the Ranks
Ohio’s Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment is launching a pilot program at two universities that guarantees criminal justice graduates jobs in local law enforcement.
Ohio Lawmakers Approve Bill to Allow Teleworkers to Seek Commuter Tax Refunds
The issue of how to tax remote workers has been debated in several states, including New Hampshire, which filed a federal lawsuit against Massachusetts over the practice.
Justice Department Defends Tax Mandate Provision in Covid Relief Bill
In a court filing, the department responded to a lawsuit filed by Ohio’s attorney general, who said the tax mandate was unconstitutional and encroached on his state’s financial decisions.
The City That Pinned Its Renewal on a Self-Chilling Beverage Can Wants Its Money Back
A company promised to create 237 jobs making the first ever self-chilling beverage can, winning big public subsidies in return. Four years later, there are no jobs and you still put your beer in the fridge. The city may demand the subsidies back.
States Consider 'Do-Over Years' for Students Affected by the Pandemic
Some policies allow students an extra year to participate in both academics and athletics, other measures focus entirely on sports.
Black Women are Still Underrepresented in America’s Statehouses, New Report Shows
Georgia has the most Black women in its legislature, at 39, but in many states representation still lags.
The New Plans to Remake Appalachia’s Economy
Mayors from the region and others want the Biden administration to embrace their proposals for billions of dollars of spending, with a heavy emphasis on clean energy projects, as a way to reinvent the region as coal declines.
Americans Aren’t Actually Quarantining
Many states have quarantine requirements for visitors, but only one really enforces them: Hawaii.
Ohio Bans Dancing at Weddings to Curb Covid-19 Spread
The state is implementing new restrictions on weddings and other events as cases swell and as more coronavirus infections are being linked to social and family gatherings.
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