Pence tells governors money for coronavirus costs is coming
ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON
Associated Press
MIAMI (AP) — MIAMI — The Trump administration on Monday reassured governors that they will be reimbursed for at least some of the costs of responding to the spread of the coronavirus, as several states began setting aside millions of dollars to head off a public health crisis.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Vice President Mike Pence addressed state needs for equipment and funding to fight the spread of the coronavirus during a call with governors. He told them told them the administration would find the money to reimburse them.
"What the vice president is envisioning as a former governor is 'Look, you guys need to be able to combat this thing. So you guys do what you've got to do. We will appropriate money and then simply reimburse you on the b