BROCKTON — Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced the launch of a new $75 million grant program to support Massachusetts small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The new program is part of the plan to spend $4 billion in American Rescue Plan funding that was signed into law by Governor Charlie Baker in December 2021. The new program is modeled after Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation’s (MGCC) successful COVID-19 small business relief program. Under that effort, which became the biggest state-sponsored business relief program in the nation, MGCC oversaw the distribution of approximately $705 million to over 15,000 small businesses across Massachusetts. Today’s announcement was made at Luanda Restaurant and Lounge in Brockton, a family-owned business that received financial support through MGCC’s prior COVID relief grant program.

Gov. Dan McKee announced as expected that he will seek a full four-year term as governor.

Keep economic engine humming

Last week, Todd stopped by a local radio station to talk to Hoosiers about what’s going on in Washington and the world. The host and Todd talked about the real challenges we’re facing as a nation: record inflation, open borders, and trouble overseas.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Jennifer Wexton for reelection to Congress to represent Virginia’s newly redrawn 10th District. Laphonza Butler, president of EMILY’s List, released the following statement:

Attention families with littles! It's time for Black History Month

Awesome event last night.

To our confederated tribes, join me in keeping the oregon government accountable for any violations of your sovereignty or treaties.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed five women for election in Texas.

It was great visiting with the Cass County GOP again last night!

I'm looking for people to testify in support of LB687.

The callers come in a steady stream. Danny from Garden City is concerned about crime and says he hasn’t voted for a Democrat in eight years.

Welcome to this week’s update from Team Todd, where we run through what Todd is up to, what’s coming soon, and a few interesting articles that highlight just how important conservative leadership is right now with Democratic control of the White House and Congress.

Tom Suozzi and Jumaane Williams say the party needs to listen to more voices if it wants to succeed in 2022.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Heather Mizeur to represent Maryland’s 1st Congressional District.

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Governor Dan McKee joined RIHousing to announce the launch of a new pilot program, FirstGenHomeRI, aimed at helping to open the doors to homeownership for first-generation homebuyers.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Donna Edwards to represent Maryland’s 4th Congressional District.

Rob is focused on tackling the real challenges that affect the folks in the First District. He will continue his work to secure our border and combat illegal immigration, fix our crumbling roads and bridges, increase access to high speed internet, ensure veterans receive the benefits they deserve, promote career and technical education programs, cut the red tape hurting our businesses, lower the cost of health care, and get Washington’s spending problem under control.

The moderate gubernatorial candidate announced the Brooklyn former council member as his running mate and very first endorsement.