The Senate version totals just over $100 million and adds more funding for workforce and economic development initiatives. It’s now one step away from the governor’s desk.

The legislation now goes up for another vote in the House, where Democrats hope for swift approval so the package can quickly advance to President Joe Biden for his signature. Enhanced federal unemployment benefits are set to expire March 14.

One of the many important measures in the relief bill is the Save Our Stages Act, a bipartisan proposal that creates grant funding for independent performance venues.

Checks will soon be in the mail for applicants to two pandemic relief grant programs in Vermont.

Sunday morning arrived with signs that federal pandemic relief talks might resume, though no timetable was disclosed.