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Haven for Hope plans to address ‘critical infrastructure’ needs with ARPA funding
Read full article: Haven for Hope plans to address ‘critical infrastructure’ needs with ARPA fundingA grant agreement partnership between Bexar County and Haven for Hope is expected to utilize funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to address “critical infrastructure” needs at the facility, according to a county news release.
Bexar County puts $25M toward expanding high-speed internet access
Read full article: Bexar County puts $25M toward expanding high-speed internet accessThe City of San Antonio and Bexar County are hoping to narrow the digital divide as they put a combined $32 million toward providing more high speed internet in under-served areas.
Community groups eager for shot at federal recovery dollars
Read full article: Community groups eager for shot at federal recovery dollarsThe $326.9 million from the American Rescue Plan Act has hit the city’s financial books, but it hasn’t yet made its way the dozens of community organizations eagerly waiting for a piece of the singular financial windfall.
SA City Council Committees present spending proposals for remaining $200 million in relief funds
Read full article: SA City Council Committees present spending proposals for remaining $200 million in relief fundsThe proposed plans unveiled Wednesday afternoon include infrastructure, community programs, emergency housing and more.
Here’s what you need to know during tax season if you received monthly child tax credit payments in 2021
Read full article: Here’s what you need to know during tax season if you received monthly child tax credit payments in 2021Here’s what you need to know during tax season if you received monthly child tax credit payments in 2021
San Antonians say mental health, housing, and infrastructure among best ways to spend pandemic relief money
Read full article: San Antonians say mental health, housing, and infrastructure among best ways to spend pandemic relief moneyIn a Thursday presentation to council members, city staff showed the results of the various surveys, town hall meetings, and meetings with the Small Business Advocacy Commission from the previous months.
Judge blocks tax cut rule in American Rescue Plan
Read full article: Judge blocks tax cut rule in American Rescue PlanA federal judge has blocked the U.S. Treasury from enforcing a provision of the American Rescue Plan that prohibited states from using the pandemic relief funds to offset new tax cuts.
San Antonio leaders want resident feedback on how to spend $229 million in COVID-19 relief funds
Read full article: San Antonio leaders want resident feedback on how to spend $229 million in COVID-19 relief fundsThe city plans to hold eight town hall meetings to discuss the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
City of San Antonio considers giving $30 million to thousands of CPS Energy, SAWS customers behind on their bills
Read full article: City of San Antonio considers giving $30 million to thousands of CPS Energy, SAWS customers behind on their billsThe City of San Antonio is considering using a $30 million chunk of the federal money it received from the American Rescue Plan Act to help pay off or pay down the overdue utility bills of struggling San Antonio residents.
San Antonio wants your opinion on how to spend $229M in ARPA money
Read full article: San Antonio wants your opinion on how to spend $229M in ARPA moneyThe City of San Antonio will host a series of community meetings to get public input on how it should spend $229.4 million in federal dollars it is receiving through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
You have to wait longer for those child tax credit payments from IRS if you had a baby in 2021
Read full article: You have to wait longer for those child tax credit payments from IRS if you had a baby in 2021The Internal Revenue Service has been sending money to qualifying families since July 15 as part of the advance child tax credit.
San Antonio City Council floats big ideas for American Rescue Plan funds
Read full article: San Antonio City Council floats big ideas for American Rescue Plan fundsFrom developing a coordinated system for addressing homelessness to updating city-owned facilities, San Antonio City Council members had numerous ideas Wednesday for how to use the hundreds of millions of dollars the city will receive through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Here’s what you need to know about those child tax credit payments
Read full article: Here’s what you need to know about those child tax credit paymentsThe Internal Revenue Service has been busy sending people money throughout the last year as part of economic stimulus payments to help Americans who are suffering financially due to the coronavirus pandemic.