Tag: Government funding

Metro's Olympics Federal Funding in Limbo as Trump Threatens CutsAs the political landscape in Washington remains uncertain, with the Trump administration issuing threats to cut federal funding across various sectors, the implications for local...

California Small Businesses at Risk of Job Loss Due to Trump's PoliciesIn California, small businesses play a crucial role in driving the state's economy, providing jobs for more than half of the workforce. However,...

California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently made headlines by spearheading legal action alongside more than 20 states to challenge the Trump administration's freezing of federal funds. This move by the coalition of state attorneys...

California Governor Gavin Newsom has allocated $25 million in funds to support legal challenges against the Trump administration, marking a significant step in the state's ongoing resistance to President Donald Trump's policies. This move...

President Donald Trump's recent decision to implement a temporary freeze on certain federal aid has sent shockwaves of chaos and confusion throughout California, leaving state officials and advocacy groups on edge. The directive, outlined...

Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs $2.5 Billion Wildfire Aid PackageIn a bold move to ensure California's wildfire response and recovery efforts receive the necessary support, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Thursday, allocating a staggering...

Trump-backed Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown Set for House VoteThe House of Representatives is gearing up for a crucial vote on a bill endorsed by President-elect Trump to prevent a looming government shutdown. This...

GOP Rebels Clash Over Biden's Disaster Aid RequestIn a heated clash within the Republican Party, the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus has taken a firm stance against President Biden's $98.4 billion disaster aid request, sparking...

A group of House Republicans led by Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Ala., is working on a new bill to reorganize how funds are managed at FEMA in order to provide quicker aid to communities affected...

Funding for the U.S. Secret Service is under scrutiny following an assassination attempt on former President Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The incident resulted in one fatality and two injuries, prompting lawmakers...

A proposal put forth by a top Senate appropriator aims to link operational funding for the Supreme Court to the enforcement of an ethics code in light of recent controversies surrounding Justices Clarence Thomas...

California lawmakers have allocated $12 million in the state's new budget towards reparations-related proposals, marking a significant step in addressing the state's troubling history of injustices. While direct cash payments are not currently on...

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice recently spoke about the importance of school choice in the United States, emphasizing how the lack of educational freedom disproportionately affects low-income minority students. Rice, who currently serves...

Local governments and nonprofits in the Portland metro area have significantly increased their spending on homelessness interventions, according to a recent report by ECOnorthwest. The report reveals that Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties collectively...

Massachusetts' Democratic leadership recently launched a public education campaign to warn about what they call the "dangers and potential harm" of pro-life pregnancy clinics. The campaign includes ads on social media, radio, billboards, and...

Republican senators are hopeful about winning in the upcoming November elections, so much so that they are considering passing a stopgap spending bill in September that would delay appropriations bills until 2025. Senator Mike...

The House Oversight Committee recently announced an investigation into NewsGuard, a news-rating system that ranks the trustworthiness of news outlets. The focus of the probe is whether NewsGuard's contracts with federal agencies influence the...

Fed up with overcrowded classrooms, parents demand info on new school for Kenmount Terrace | CBC NewsParents of students at Larkhall Academy, Leary's Brook Junior High, and Prince of Wales Collegiate in St. John's...