Federal coronavirus aid stalled, local government leaders dismayed

Written by Derek Prall
7th October 2020

Yesterday President Donald Trump seemingly put an end to months of negotiation over a second federal coronavirus stimulus package, a move that could leave hopeful municipal and county leaders in the lurch. On Tuesday afternoon, Trump tweeted “I have instructed my representatives to stop negotiating until after the election when, immediately after I win, we will pass a major Stimulus Bill that focuses on hardworking Americans and Small Business.” The tweet comes on the heels...

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