PITTSBURGH (100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA) Gov. Wolf announced on Wednesday his plan to help the state fully recover from the pandemic and ensure a brighter future.
It was announced that $1.7 billion will be used to support the future of small businesses, healthcare, families, and community revitalization through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
“As Pennsylvania endured the pandemic, we strategically invested to support small businesses, frontline workers, agriculture, healthcare, first responders, and more. This ensured that Pennsylvania survived,” said Wolf. “Now it’s time for Pennsylvanians to thrive and investing $1.7 billion in a bright future for this commonwealth will give Pennsylvanians a sense of security and a clear path forward.”
Of the $1.7 billion will be split between multiple programs designed and aiming to promote the immediate and future success of the state.
The PA Opportunity Program will receive $500 million.
Small Business support will receive $225 million.
Increased Property Relief for Low-Income Returns and Homeowners will receive $204 million
Support for PA’s Healthcare System will receive $325 million.
Investing in Conservation, Recreation, and Preservation will receive $450 million.
“While Pennsylvanians are still bruised and trying to recover from the pandemic, we cannot sit on billions of dollars in federal aid that could heal Pennsylvania,” added Wolf. “It’s wrong to hold this money back from helping people. It’s past time we take action.”
The funds for Gov. Wolf’s plan will come from the ARPA, which is federal dollars and will not pull from any general funds.