With federal funding on the line, school leaders weigh Trump DEI order
The Trump administration has told states they have until April 24 to promise to end DEI programs in K-12 schools, or risk losing federal dollars.
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Rural leaders push Congress to unfreeze climate and environmental funds
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.
$92M of federal funding at risk, Winston-Salem city manager says
Officials are estimating about 14% of the city’s budget is at risk, given the Trump Administration's recent cuts. City Manager Pat Pate says congressional representatives didn't provide any assurances during a recent meeting.
Universities across the U.S. freeze hiring as federal funding hangs in the balance
With uncertainties around federal funding for higher education, some schools are cutting back. Experts say that could hurt not only students and faculty, but ultimately make the U.S. less competitive.
Winston-Salem officials concerned about federal grants amid Trump funding cuts
The city won a total of six federal grants last year. But Winston-Salem's lobbyist says two of them are still pending, with contracts that have not yet been signed.
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.
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.
Temporary pause to federal aid causes uncertainty for Winston-Salem housing authority
The move left the Winston-Salem housing authority unable to access its financial systems for 24 hours.
TURN program aims to assist Winston-Salem homeowners with forgivable loans
Some Winston-Salem residents may soon be eligible for public funding to repair their homes.
$2 million of federal funding boosts Guilford County Schools' tutoring program
Guilford County Schools will receive $2 million in federal assistance for the school district's intensive tutoring program.