According to Delaware Public Media, the vast majority of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds—money meant to help people struggling from job losses, income reductions, and family tragedies—was instead spent on one-time infrastructure projects for state buildings. 
$1 BILLION in federal funds
75% of it went to government buildings and their partners for building improvements. Here’s some highlights:
$72 million – Higher education campus improvements
$14 million – Other higher education institutions spending
$84 million – State agency minor capital improvements
$50 million – Legislative Hall expansion
$171.5 million – School construction
$40 million – Other state capitol projects
Why did this happen?
For years, the state overspent—increasing spending by 30%, while only receiving 18% more in taxpayer revenue. Instead of planning ahead and budgeting for the future, they let schools, courthouses, and government buildings fall into disrepair. Then, when relief funds meant for people in need arrived, they used it to fix their own mistakes instead.
This is what happens when money is mismanaged. Instead of helping those who lost jobs, homes, and family members, the state chose to spend it on itself.