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Gov. Brad Little announced Thursday that Idaho's state, county and city governments — along with many of its not-for-profit programs — would receive more than $2.8 billion in funding from the American Rescue Plan federal aid package. Those funds are on top of more than $2 billion Idaho individuals and businesses have access to in the form of direct stimulus payments and paycheck protection loans. (Courtesy Idaho Public Television)

Gov. Brad Little announced Thursday that Idaho's state, county and city governments — along with many of its not-for-profit programs — would receive more than $2.8 billion in funding from the American Rescue Plan federal aid package. Those funds are on top of more than $2 billion Idaho individuals and businesses have access to in the form of direct stimulus payments and paycheck protection loans. (Courtesy Idaho Public Television)

March 19, 2021

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Little rips $2.8B COVID relief package
March 19, 2021 1 a.m.

Little rips $2.8B COVID relief package

But governor also says state can't afford to reject it

The package, part of the American Rescue Plan passed by Congress, includes nearly $1 billion in relief to schools, childcare and non-profits helping the impoverished.