A significant financial blow has struck Oklahoma’s education sector as the Trump administration has indefinitely frozen over $70 million in federal education funds originally earmarked for the state. This substantial withholding directly impacts a wide array of critical programs designed to support Oklahoma students and educators, prompting immediate concerns about […]
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Parks to Passes secures feasibility study money for 262-mile trail
The ambitious Parks to Passes trail, a proposed 262-mile recreational pathway designed to stretch from Butte, Montana, to the Idaho state line, has taken a momentous stride towards realization with the securing of federal funding for a comprehensive feasibility study. This critical funding signals a strong commitment to the project, […]
Eye on Education: Federal support for K-12 remains unresolved
The landscape of federal support for K-12 education in the United States has indeed entered a period of significant uncertainty, casting a palpable shadow over the U.S. Department of Education and public school districts nationwide. The months of February and March proved particularly challenging, marked by unresolved funding decisions and […]
Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and more
The Trump administration’s decision to withhold over $6 billion in federal grants has sent ripples of concern through communities reliant on crucial educational and social programs across the United States. This significant financial halt specifically targeted a range of vital initiatives, including after-school programs, essential summer initiatives, English language instruction […]
California schools are scrambling as Trump administration withholds almost $811 million
California’s educational landscape faces an unprecedented financial crisis as the Trump administration has controversially withheld nearly $811 million in federal grant money, plunging California schools into deep uncertainty just as they prepared for the 2025 academic year. These critical funds, already approved by Congress and meticulously budgeted by local education […]
Top Democrat questions ‘special treatment’ for Alaska, Hawaii in GOP SNAP proposal
Senator Amy Klobuchar (Minn.), the ranking Democrat on the Senate Agriculture Committee, has ignited a fervent debate by questioning what she perceives as “special treatment” for Alaska and Hawaii within a Republican-backed proposal to significantly reduce federal dollars allocated to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the coming years. […]
Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students
The Trump administration has escalated its scrutiny of Harvard University, formally declaring that the prestigious institution has failed to adequately protect its Jewish students from antisemitism, a finding that carries profound implications for the university’s federal funding. This significant announcement intensifies an already contentious relationship between the administration and one […]
Column: Protect support for programs providing nutritious foods
The vital “Food is Medicine” movement, a critical initiative designed to combat food insecurity and improve public health through targeted nutritional interventions, currently faces a precarious future. As Eddie Oliver of the Federation of Virginia Food Banks articulates in a compelling guest column, the very existence and efficacy of these […]
Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students, threatens to cut all funding
In a significant escalation of its scrutiny over academic institutions, the Trump administration has delivered a potent challenge to Harvard University, culminating an investigation that alleges the esteemed institution failed to adequately protect its Jewish students. This determination carries grave consequences, as it has led to a direct threat to […]