coronavirus relief

Northeast Ohio venues and operators that had been shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic are recipients of more than $100 million of the federal money.

The council will offer input on how the Cleveland area should use the remaining COVID-19 funds.

And they'll do that by using federal coronavirus relief funds.

Cleveland is drafting an early plan for spending $511 million in COVID-19 relief money and will send the proposal to the U.S. Treasury Department for approval by the end of the month.

Policy Matters Ohio says the wealthiest in the state will benefit the most.

Pandemic relief funds are set aside to prevent the road hazards that have caused significant damage in some parts of Ohio.

This version of the budget restores funding that was going to be eliminated June 30.

The coronavirus pandemic has changed just about everything for school districts in the last year – including funding. Districts across Ohio and the country have received millions of dollars in federal aid – first, as many switched to virtual instruction and now, as they bring kids back to the classroom and recover from a year of disruptions.

The first round of winners, at least, are likely be picked and announced before the legislation, if passed, could take effect.

The city's budget, businesses, neighborhood development and internet access are some ideas that could see some of the money.