GOP Sen. Martha McSally made clear she sees big, blue-state cities as trying to fleece red states.
PHOENIX – Sen. Martha McSally won’t commit to backing additional financial support for state and local governments during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying taxpayersDuring a recent virtual town hall hosted by the mayor of Surprise, McSally, R-Ariz., reiterated her call for increased flexibility in how funds can be used, but made clear she sees big, blue-state cities as trying to fleece red states.
McSally previously had declined to respond to recent suggestions from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., that states be permitted to declare bankruptcy rather than receive more aid from Washington. “At the federal level, I'm fighting for maximum flexibility of resources so essential services like first-responders are also supported,” McSally added."This is a top priority of mine, and I'll continue to be in close communication with our mayors and local elected officials as we work to get them support during this crisis.”
The $2 trillion CARES Act that passed earlier this year allocated about $150 billion to municipalities. But only cities with populations of more than 500,000 received the money directly. Those with smaller populations — including many in Arizona — must wait for state officials to funnel the money through its coffers.
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