THE RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION has released its recommendations for spending of the state's $1.1 billion in federal coronavirus-stimulus ARPA funds. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION
PROVIDENCE – Housing, behavioral health, workforce development and small business took top priority in the Rhode Island Foundation’s recommendations for spending the state’s American Rescue Plan Act funding, the Foundation announced on Tuesday morning. Combined with neighborhood trusts and immediate relief, these priorities comprise the “six key areas” the Foundation outlined for the state’s recovery…