Pandemic-induced business disruptions contributed to one of the most severe economic downturns on record. This brief outlines how states and territories have used fiscal recovery funds for economic relief and recovery.
The pandemic disrupted American education systems at every level, from pre-school to college. Impacts include learning loss and mental health challenges. This brief outlines common ways states are using fiscal recovery funds to address educational priorities.
The pandemic significantly disrupted longstanding trends in health outcomes, access to care, and the healthcare workforce. This brief outlines the most common uses of fiscal recovery funds to address these challenges in public health.
The pandemic deteriorated household incomes and increased housing instability for millions of people. This brief describes how states and territories have used fiscal recovery funds to alleviate housing hardships.
The interconnected nature of the pandemic exposed deficits in water, sewer, broadband, and general infrastructure. This brief outlines how fiscal recovery funds have been used for infrastructure development.
The pandemic forced states to modify routine operations to limit public health exposure and economic disruptions while maintaining normal government services. This brief outlines how states have used relief funds to ensure the continuity of government and efficient and effective state operations.