Some fresh pandemic relief from the White House

Jan 22, 2021

Some fresh pandemic relief from the White House

President Joe Biden has signed some more executive actions and other measures to bolster economic relief and protections for workers. What's included? Plus: A dramatic clash between Google and Australia. And, how $15 billion in federal support for arts venues is being received around the country.

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Arts venues welcome COVID grant program to get through 2021

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Jan 22, 2021

Hard-hit venues such as concert halls and theaters are preparing to apply for $15 billion in grants included in the latest relief bill.

Between April and July last year, the fine- and performing-arts industries lost about $42 billion in revenue, according to one estimate.

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