If you live in this state, you can apply for new $1,000 stimulus checks starting right now

[Andy Meek]

• Even though Congress has yet to take action on a new coronavirus relief bill -- meaning, millions of Americans are still waiting to see when or if they'll get a new stimulus check -- a few places around the country are taking matters into their own hands.
• Starting today, one county in Florida is offering residents the chance to apply for a one-time $1,000 stimulus payment.
• The state of Colorado, likewise, is sending out stimulus checks to some residents.

Here's some potentially good news, while everyone holds their breath and waits for the outcome of Election Day 2020 to be revealed after all the votes have been counted: Some of you out there can apply for a new $1,000 stimulus check, starting today.

If you live in Florida, that is. As we noted here, this is a reflection of the fact that federal lawmakers essentially ran out the legislative clock after months of stalemate and gridlock over a new stimulus bill, letting down anyone who was hoping to get a new stimulus check — or for a new coronavirus relief bill to be enacted into law anytime soon. And because Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell decided to adjourn the Senate until November 9, that just pushes further into the future any possibility of a new relief bill. Meanwhile, in the absence of federal action, at least two states are taking matters into their own hands and providing stimulus checks for some of their own residents. Those states include Colorado and, starting today, at least one county in Florida.

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