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Federal Stimulus Packages: Show Us the Money

September 21, 2009

Dear Jana:  

Among states receiving funds from recent federal stimulus packages, Idaho is in the top five in terms of amount of money received per capita. Where is it all that money? Where has it been applied? 

The Federal Government requires certain processes to be completed in order to gain access to the money.  For example, some funds are only available for schools, etc. It appears Idaho’s state government is not taking the steps necessary to gain access to the money.

The money was offered early in the year. Now we’re nearing the end of the year and nothing has happened.  I would use my 16 years of experience in consulting and facilitating businesses and governments to expedite the process.  Sitting on money that is meant for the stimulation of the economy does not stimulate the economy.