The Department of Agriculture has halted federal education funding for Maine, following political tensions between Governor Janet Mills and President Trump regarding transgender athletes. Secretary Brooke Rollins indicated that the decision was based on a review of federal grants perceived as wasteful and against Trump’s priorities. This funding freeze does not impact federal feeding programs. Since a spat in February, investigations into Maine's education system have intensified, including allegations of withholding information from parents of transgender students. The conflict has sparked protests across the politically divided state.
The Department of Agriculture has frozen federal funding for education programs in Maine, an escalation in disputes following conflicts between Governor Mills and the Trump administration.
This funding halt comes after a series of investigations into Maine's public education system, initiated over disagreements regarding transgender athletes participating in women's sports.
In response to President Trump's directive, the Secretary of Agriculture cited concerns over 'wasteful' grants awarded under the Biden administration, leading to a review of funding.
The escalating tension has incited protests, highlighting the divided political climate in Maine as state law faces scrutiny amid federal investigations.
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