American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Coverage of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in the Nexus archive.
- Detroit woman reaches out to 7 News Detroit about alley overrun with brush, debris and fallen trees
A Detroit woman reports an alley behind her home is overrun with brush, debris, and fallen trees, creating a safety hazard. The city shifted alley maintenance responsibility to property owners after a cleanup program funded by ARPA expired. The city now partners with block clubs through the Motor City Makeover 365 program to address the issue.
- Mayors want to keep handing out free cash after federal funds dried up
Multiple U.S. mayors are working to sustain guaranteed income programs after federal pandemic relief funding expires at the end of 2024. Cities like Evanston, Illinois and Cook County are racing to spend remaining ARPA funds while seeking alternative local funding sources to keep the cash assistance programs permanent.
- Chicago suburb expands cash handouts as race-based reparations program faces major legal battle
The city of Evanston, Illinois is expanding its Guaranteed Income Program to provide $500 monthly payments to 102 households over six months, while also defending its reparations program that pays Black residents $25,000. The program is funded by federal pandemic recovery funds and targets households with essential needs. The expansion has raised concerns about administrative burdens.