Antonio Commends Passage of Covid-19 Relief Bills
March 17, 2021
Nickie J. Antonio News
Today, Senator Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) applauded the Senate passage of Senate Bills 108, 109 and 110, which address the financial impact of Covid-19 in the state of Ohio.
“I am pleased to have voted for these bills, which will bring much needed relief and aid to Senate District 23,” Antonio said. “This will keep people in their homes, provide support for new and existing entertainment and businesses as well as health care and nonprofit providers, and so much more.”
These bills will pass on federal dollars that have been granted to Ohio to support Covid-19 relief efforts, including:
• $465 million for rent and utility assistance
• $150 million for small businesses
• $112.2 million to reimburse childcare providers related to COVID and encourage retention of the workforce
• $100 million for restaurants and bars
• $100 million to reimburse local governments and certain non-profits, including non-profit hospitals, for pandemic related costs
• $25 million for the lodging industry
• $20 million for indoor entertainment venues
• $10 million for new businesses
• $4.7 million to support local fairs
• $3 million to support costs of the two veterans homes in Ohio
“It’s nice to deliver good news to our district as we continue to get our vaccines and move into recovery from the pandemic,” Antonio said.
“I am pleased to have voted for these bills, which will bring much needed relief and aid to Senate District 23,” Antonio said. “This will keep people in their homes, provide support for new and existing entertainment and businesses as well as health care and nonprofit providers, and so much more.”
These bills will pass on federal dollars that have been granted to Ohio to support Covid-19 relief efforts, including:
• $465 million for rent and utility assistance
• $150 million for small businesses
• $112.2 million to reimburse childcare providers related to COVID and encourage retention of the workforce
• $100 million for restaurants and bars
• $100 million to reimburse local governments and certain non-profits, including non-profit hospitals, for pandemic related costs
• $25 million for the lodging industry
• $20 million for indoor entertainment venues
• $10 million for new businesses
• $4.7 million to support local fairs
• $3 million to support costs of the two veterans homes in Ohio
“It’s nice to deliver good news to our district as we continue to get our vaccines and move into recovery from the pandemic,” Antonio said.