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City, county officials show how they plan to use more than $100 million in federal relief money
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City, county officials show how they plan to use more than $100 million in federal relief money
- Margaret Reist
- Aug 13, 2021
- Aug 13, 2021 Updated Apr 11, 2022
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The city of Lincoln and Lancaster County will use more than $100 million in federal pandemic relief to bolster small businesses, help people find jobs, expand mental health and rural broadband services and invest in public health initiatives.
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