Trajectory Of $1.9 Trillion Federal Stimulus Bill / How Californians Can Get State Stimulus Package / Paying Taxes On Unemployment Benefits
Summary: <p>The $1.9 trillion stimulus bill has moved onto the Senate, where Democrats hope to pass it into law before unemployment benefits expire mid-March. In California, lawmakers passed a state stimulus package last week. We hear about both packages, including the reality of having to pay taxes on unemployment benefits.</p> <p><strong>Today's Guests</strong></p> <ul> <li>POLITICO budget & appropriations reporter <a href="//www.politico.com/states/staff/caitlin-emma"><strong>Caitlin Emma</strong></a> talks about the trajectory of the stimulus as the Senate takes on the bill that would provide funds for vaccination programs, expanded unemployment insurance, and $1,400 stimulus checks</li> <li>Democratic Congressman <a href="https://bera.house.gov/"><strong>Ami Bera</strong></a> on what is included in the stimulus package beyond financial aid and what he thinks might change before it gets passed in the Senate</li> <li>CalMatters economic inequality reporter <a href="https://calmatters.org/author/jackie-botts/"><strong>Jackie Botts</strong></a> explains California’s stimulus and how those who qualify can get the funds allocated to them by the state</li> <li>Washington Post economics correspondent <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/heather-long/"><strong>Heather Long</strong></a> breaks down the up to thousands of dollars those getting unemployment insurance have to pay back after filing their taxes</li> </ul>
