BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Gov. Doug Burgum, R-N.D., is joining 21 other governors in opposition to how federal COVID-19 funds would be distributed to the states.
In previous coronavirus relief packages, federal funds were given to states based on their populations.
But in the new $1.9 trillion stimulus package passed by the U.S. House, each state’s unemployment rate is factored in.
Although some think it’s a good idea to give more aid to states with higher unemployment rates, other states would lose out.
Under this proposal, North Dakota is expected lose $114 million.
In a tweet, Gov. Burgum responded saying, “a state’s ability to keep businesses open and people employed should not be a penalizing factor when distributing funds.”
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