As Columbus braces for federal pandemic-era rental assistance to run out at the end of September, the city is investing in a much smaller program. The Columbus City Council voted unanimously at its ...

From 2020 to 2021, there were three separate stimulus checks — or Economic Impact Payments — sent out to eligible U.S. households. These checks totaled up to $3,200 per income tax filer and up to ...

In the wake of the pandemic, many families are still grappling with financial challenges. Although federal stimulus checks have ceased, various government assistance programs remain active, providing ...

Federal Emergency Rental Assistance dollars from the COVID-era must be spent by the end of September. Columbus and county renters received over $200 million in assistance since 2021. Now, Columbus is ...