Federal pandemic relief aid made big difference in Wrangell

 

March 22, 2023



Wrangell’s economy has been in decline since long before the COVID-19 pandemic erupted three years ago. But the economy — meaning jobs, businesses and families — would be a lot worse off if not for federal assistance.

Oppose federal spending if you want, but the $30 million or so in pandemic relief aid that the U.S. Treasury poured into Wrangell the past few years for the borough, schools, businesses, individuals and the tribal government made a huge difference in people’s lives.

Criticize the IRS and income taxes if it makes you feel better, but the community received more in feder...



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