Biden to focus on child care, state and local funding and employer assistance in economic remarks

Noting that state and local governments have shed 1.3 million jobs since the start of the pandemic, officials said the funds will allow teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria staff, public safety and frontline personnel and essential workers -- among others -- to be rehired.

"If they meet that test, then of course they have their sovereign right as states to do whatever would like, including tax reductions."

Addressing child care needs

The Biden administration last month sent $39 billion in relief funds to states to help child care providers stay in business or reopen, which it said is the single largest investment in child care in US history.

The money, which also came from the relief package, also aims to assist women in getting back to work and strengthen the economic revival, the White House said.

Providers can use the funds to pay the rent, mortgage, insurance, utility bills, payroll and debts incurred because of the coronavirus pandemic.

States also can provide direct subsidies to families to help cover child care costs.

Defending unemployment benefits

In his remarks, the President will also reaffirm the basic rules of unemployment insurance benefits.