American Rescue Plan

Porter County is looking to form some committees to help allocate more than $33 million in American Rescue Plan money. The county commissioners' plan for the first half of those funds has drawn criticism from some residents and non-profits, especially a request for $5.5 million to upgrade the Memorial Opera House.

The City of Valparaiso will soon be asking the public for input on how to spend $7.6 million of federal COVID money. Mayor Matt Murphy told the city council Monday that he wants to use some of the American Rescue Plan funds to compensate city employees — like police, firefighters, and first responders — who provided essential services during the pandemic. The rest would be focused toward youth and seniors.

Porter County residents are calling on leaders to reevaluate their plans for federal COVID money. The county government is getting more than $33 million from the American Rescue Plan. Some local advocates see it as a chance to address the structural challenges facing the community.

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