Back to School Blues: Governor Murphy’s Funding Formula Devastates New Jersey Students Causing Anger, Fear and Anxiety in Many Underfunded Districts
Governor Phil Murphy’s S-2 Funding Formula Leaves Schools Closed, Unexpected Mergers, Teachers Without Jobs, Overcrowded Classrooms and No Money in its Wake As the school bells ring across New Jersey this fall…
POLL: Growing Number Of Americans Want Increased Funding For Police
by Bryan Babb The number of Americans who want to see an increase in funding for local police has risen to nearly half since June 2020, according to a Tuesday Pew Research…
A dozen Western Washington cities receive DOJ funding for crime prevention, community outreach, and officer safety equipment
Seattle – A dozen cities in Western Washington will receive funding from the U.S. Department of Justice for specific community safety needs identified by their local police departments, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas…
Corrado Calls on Gov. Murphy to Continue Funding for “Meals on Wheels” Breakfast Program for Seniors
Sen. Kristin Corrado called on Gov. Phil Murphy to dedicate federal relief funds at his disposal to maintain “Meals on Wheels” breakfast deliveries to vulnerable seniors.…
School District Awarded Millions In Funding After Adopting A Policy That Prohibits Critical Race Theory
A North Carolina school system was awarded millions of dollars in funding after it implemented rules that limit how teachers discuss American history and racism, The News & Observer reported. The Johnston…
Knoxville YWCA Receives $450,000 In Federal Funding For Housing Assistance
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Young Woman’s Christian Association of Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley (YWCA) will receive $450,000 from the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) to support YWCA’s…
House Passes Funding Bill, Clearing The Way To Keep Government Open
A short-term funding bill is set to land on President Joe Biden’s desk after it was overwhelmingly approved in the House Thursday afternoon. The continuing resolution, which funds the federal government through…
Senate Passes Short-Term Funding Bill As Lawmakers Try To Avoid A Government Shutdown
Congress is one step closer to preventing a government shutdown after a short-term funding bill sailed through the Senate Thursday morning. The continuing resolution funds the federal government through Dec. 3, giving…
Senate Republicans Filibuster Government Funding Bill Over Debt Ceiling Provision With Three Days Until Shutdown
Senate Republicans Monday filibustered Democrats’ bill to fund the government and suspend the debt ceiling, days before a potential federal shutdown and possible debt default. Republicans vowed for weeks to oppose a…
Coffee County Nonprofit Receives $549,500 In Federal Funding To Aid Safe Families Project
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The nonprofit Coffee County Drug Court Foundation will receive $549,500 from the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) to support its Safe Families Project, announced Acting…
Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Prioritize Funding for Programs to Address Climate Crisis, Environmental Injustice
Coalition Urges Inclusion of Clean Energy, Air, Water, and Climate Change Initiatives in Reconciliation Bill NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 20 state attorneys…
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