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Coronavirus relief bill does a lot of good, but it’s just a start | Editorial

The relief bill earmarks $150 billion for state and local governments. This may be some of the most critical money in the long term — and most states will find that money falls far short of what will be needed.

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin steps out of a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 24, 2020, as the Senate works to pass a coronavirus relief bill.
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin steps out of a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 24, 2020, as the Senate works to pass a coronavirus relief bill.Read morePatrick Semansky / AP