Western U.S. States Want $1 Trillion In COVID-19 Pandemic Relief

Los Angeles Times: Newsom joins 4 governors in seeking $1 trillion in federal relief for all states

SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his counterparts in four Western states on Monday asked Congress for $1 trillion in COVID-19 pandemic relief for all states and local governments.

Newsom joined with the governors of Oregon, Washington, Nevada and Colorado, as well as legislative leaders from the five states, in asking the House and Senate for the aid. The governors said the funds would be critical for public health programs, law enforcement and schools.

“Without federal support, states and cities will be forced to make impossible decisions — like whether to fund critical public healthcare that will help us recover, or prevent layoffs of teachers, police officers, firefighters and other first responders,” the letter stated. “And, without additional assistance, the very programs that will help people get back to work — like job training and help for small business owners — will be forced up on the chopping block.”

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Update #1: Western States Pact asks federal government for $1 trillion in relief -- CNN
Update #2: Facing ‘unprecedented’ economic challenges, California and 4 other states request $1 trillion in federal relief -- KTLA

WNU Editor: They are joining other states like New York state and Illinois demanding aid, albeit New York and Illinois are not demanding $1 trillion. These states were facing a fiscal disaster before the pandemic, the pandemic has only exposed their mismanagement. Will they get their trillion dollars? I doubt it. Borrowing money never solves a fiscal mess. Only budget cuts, taxes, and encouraging economic activity will.

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