Struggling states warn coronavirus stimulus falls short

The aid to states and cities in the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package is receiving backlash from the communities and officials hit hardest by the outbreak, who say it is not enough for the challenges they are facing.

Overall, the package includes $150 billion in aid to states and localities to help those governments handle increased spending on coronavirus matters. Each state is set to receive at least $1.25 billion, with more populous states receiving more funding.

But experts and officials argue that the amount falls short and that states will need much more help to make it out of the financial crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading.