Rep. Hank JohnsonVerified account

.@Tennessean “To revive Tennessee’s economy, federal government assistance is a must. Without this assistance there will be massive cuts in critical services and layoffs of millions of workers, many of whom are on the frontlines and essential to fighting the #pandemic.”

.@qctimes “$8M state cut worsens woes of regent schools. The state cut exacerbates massive hits the three universities are absorbing because of #COVID19, which triggered their midsemester move to online-only instruction; canceled events; and curtailed research.”

.@WJACTV “Mount Nittany Medical Center eliminates 250 jobs as it faces $70M loss due to #COVID19. Administrators say they're struggling with a huge loss in revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

.@daytondailynews “#Coronavirus: How will local governments spend $142M in federal stimulus money? The city of Dayton didn’t receive money in the first round of funding, and neither did other localities large and small wracked with unexpected expenses due to the #pandemic.”

.@washingtonpost “Texas sees sharp decline in tax revenue as #coronavirus surge unleashes more budget uncertainty. Unlike the federal government, these state and local governments must begin their fiscal years on time and with a balanced budget.”

.@KRNV “Nevada workers continue to fight budget cuts, many say they're living paycheck to paycheck. Williams says the budget cuts include one day a month furloughs for state employees.”

.@springfieldNL “With no federal aid in sight, Parson cuts $459M from FY2021 budget. And just like those earlier cuts, Tuesday's singled out public schools, colleges and universities that receive a lot of state discretionary money for attention.”