By Jessica Boehm | The Republic
The Phoenix City Council plans to prioritize small businesses, housing assistance and protection for city employees with COVID-19 aid money the city received from the federal government.
Phoenix received $293 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund, part of Congress’ $2.1 trillion CARES Act package.
The city also expects to receive additional money through other CARES grants administered by federal departments, but the $293 million already arrived in the city’s coffers and is ready for dispersal.
