Leaders from rural communities in eight states travelled to Washington, D.C., last week to urge lawmakers to preserve federal funding that’s threatened by the Trump administration.
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United Way to offer new grants to nonprofits facing federal funding uncertainty
The United Way of Rhode Island is announcing plans to help local non-profits struggling amid continued uncertainty about federal funding. President and CEO Cortney Nicolato says at least $500,000 in grant money will be made available through a special round of funding later this month. “We’re anticipating grants will be between $25,000 and $50,000, and […]
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Trump Administration spars with states over funding freeze in Providence federal court
The latest skirmish in the battle over federal funding to states took place in federal court in Providence Friday. Lawyers representing a coalition of 22 states — including Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont and Maine — asked a federal judge to prevent the Trump Administration from pulling funds because they don’t fit with the president’s […]
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Judge says Trump administration is not in full compliance with order on spending
The judge had issued a temporary restraining order against an administration plan to freeze payments for grants and other federal programs, but says the administration has not been fully complying.
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Stress and uncertainty at Head Start and clinics as federal health funding system sputters
Many groups that rely on a federal payment portal started experiencing problems accessing funds last week. HHS says “technical issues” are to blame and lag times continue.
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Rhode Island Attorney General Neronha says potential funding freeze remains a threat
Haga clic aquí para leer en español. Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha spoke this week with morning host Luis Hernandez about his plans for responding to executive actions coming out of the White House. Interview Highlights On the future of the federal funding freeze Peter Neronha: We’re not convinced the freeze is over, so […]
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R.I., Mass. sue Trump administration over freeze in federal funding
Editor’s note: On Wednesday, President Trump issued a memo rescinding the funding freeze. Attorneys General Peter Neronha of Rhode Island and Andrea Campbell of Massachusetts have joined a coalition of other AGs in suing the Trump Administration over its sudden freeze in federal spending via grants, loans, and other avenues. “What a ham-handed way to […]
