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Treasury Releases Additional ARPA Guidance for Smaller Cities

On May 24, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued additional American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) guidance for non-entitlement units of local government (NEUs). This guidance applies to smaller cities, typically less than 50,000 in population, which will receive ARPA funds through the state.

The League of Oregon Cities has a page dedicated to providing up- to-date information for Cities on funding and spending guidance. You can find more information here.

League of Oregon Cities :: American Rescue Plan Resource Hub Signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan (ARP) allocates $1.9 trillion to COVID-19 relief and economic recovery. Cities in Oregon will directly receive more than $680 million through the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund.

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Check out what the City of Hermiston is doing to help their residents get to and from work!

“The goal of this program from the beginning has been to make sure lack of transportation isn’t an obstacle for people to get to their jobs, and we’re really pleased that WORC is providing another option for people,” said Mark Morgan, assistant city manager. “The program is averaging about 20 riders per day to all kinds of workplaces.”

Workforce Taxi Program Sees Growth in Early 2021 HERMISTON — Ridership in the Workforce On-demand Ride Cooperative (WORC) rebounded in the first quarter of 2021 as more residents used the service to access jobs at grocery, retail, and fast food establishments in Hermiston and the surrounding communities.