federal recovery funds
Why some WA nonprofits face high barriers to federal relief
Federal relief money often requires complex reporting and upfront costs that disproportionately strain rural or BIPOC-led organizations.
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Flush with federal cash, WA cities steer resources to police
Justice reform advocates have been disappointed by choices to spend flexible federal recovery funds on items such as tasers and new police cruisers.
federal recovery funds
How rent relief fraud allegations left Thurston County tenants hanging
Evidence suggests fraud in federal rent relief programs is rare. But in some states, fraud fears have kept tenants from getting help.
federal recovery funds
Small and rural WA restaurants left behind by SBA relief program
The Small Business Administration doled out $918 million statewide, but the largest awards went to Puget Sound eateries.
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How Comcast and other telecoms scuttle rural WA broadband efforts
The state Public Works Board is considering changes after private internet companies successfully objected to local government initiatives.