Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

Trump Administration’s Five-State Funding Freeze Is Unlawful, Harmful, and a Major Threat to People in Every State

The Trump Administration’s drastic and unprecedented effort to freeze funding for families’ child care and other essential ...
CNN

States, cities face loss of vaccination programs and staff after ‘baffling’ cuts to federal funding

Millions of dollars have been pulled from state and local vaccination programs with no explanation, after a review of the funding agreements by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Affected ...
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Youngkin outlines state-funded program if shutdown continues to impact SNAP benefits

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — After a state of emergency was declared last week due to concerns that the government shutdown would cause Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to run out ...
The Hechinger Report

State preschool program helps kids catch up — but many are missing out

In Union City, N.J., children at Eugenio Maria de Hostos Center for Early Childhood Education sit with their teacher for a read-along. The full-day preschool, which operates during the school year, is ...
KHQ

Spokane Valley debates state-funded transportation program

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – A new state-funded program, the Sandy Williams Connecting Communities Program, aims to improve sidewalks, crossings and active transportation in Spokane Valley. The program ...

State increasing funding to 211 as program sees overwhelming number of callers

On Monday, the state announced $2.6 million in funding to United Way’s 211 program. The 211 program offers resources to ...