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Minnesota stimulus update: $223 million for energy conservation, $175 million for food stamps, $250 checks for seniors and a new logo

Posted on March 30th, 2009 – 3:28 PM
By James Shiffer

recovery.pngIt was inevitable - the stimulus spending now has its own logo, with a web site tossed in to acknowledge we’re in the 21st century.

The $787 billion is buying more than just a new symbol. In recent days, we’ve learned that the tentacles of the stimulus law reach into weather-stripping and thermal-paned windows, energy-efficient traffic lights, food stamps and a one-time, $250 check for Social Security recipients, headed your way in May.

Everyone wants a piece of the stimulus action. Even Congressional investigators. If you see waste and fraud with stimulus funding, the Government Accountability Office wants you to turn in the scofflaws. Report it here.

This entry was posted on Monday, March 30th, 2009 at 3:28 pm and is filed under Government spends your money. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.

3 Responses to “Minnesota stimulus update: $223 million for energy conservation, $175 million for food stamps, $250 checks for seniors and a new logo”

  1. M Roste Says:
    April 1st, 2009 at 9:55 am

    Will expect my $250 in May and will put it in the bank.

  2. J hoffman Says:
    April 1st, 2009 at 10:50 am

    What is the $250 for and what age is a senior I am 62?

  3. James Shiffer Says:
    April 1st, 2009 at 11:12 am

    If you already collect Social Security, I think you’re eligible for that extra payment.

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