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California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Early results show Prop 36 struggling with mass treatment' pledge for homeless drug offenders

Proposition 36 has struggled to provide adequate treatment for homeless drug users in the Bay Area due to insufficient resources and funding.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

UK's Turing AI Institute bosses respond to staff anger in letter

The Turing institute is undergoing substantial change, with staff raising serious concerns about its stability amid funding pressure from the government to prioritize defense in its operations.
Artificial intelligence
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Fair' or a political disaster'? Readers split on whether income tax should rise

Independent readers are divided on raising income tax to address a 50bn public finance shortfall.
#electric-vehicles
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Government looks at tech to tackle peak electricity demand | Computer Weekly

"This is a challenge with real impact - if we get it right, we'll save families money, protect the planet and make the UK a clean energy superpower."
Science
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Ontario to spend $56.8M to increase nursing enrolment | CBC News

Ontario is expanding nursing education with $56.8 million to add 2,200 nurses by 2029 amid substantial staffing shortages.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Two misleading' heat pump adverts banned by UK watchdog

The ASA found that the two ads, which appeared online, omitted key information about the eligibility criteria for government funding available for installing the pumps.
UK news
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Two more ads banned over misleading' government funding claim

The UK's ASA banned misleading heat pump ads from Aira and EDF Energy regarding installation costs and grant eligibility.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Autonomous logistics project gets into gear at Port of Tyne | Computer Weekly

The Port of Tyne is developing connected and automated mobility services with government funding.
US politics
fromwww.orlandosentinel.com
2 weeks ago

August recess can't hide tensions ahead for Congress on spending and Trump nominations

Lawmakers are preparing for a contentious September focused on government funding amid rising partisan tensions.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Gifford fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest

The Gifford fire has burned over 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest with only 5% containment amidst challenging conditions.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

275m of Child Trust Fund cash has not been claimed here's how to get yours

Almost 275 million worth of government-allocated funds is being hidden from disadvantaged young people and going unclaimed, charities have warned.
UK news
#childcare
fromwww.orlandosentinel.com
4 weeks ago

Trump signs bill to cancel $9 billion in foreign aid, public broadcasting funding

Trump signed a bill canceling $9 billion in public broadcasting and foreign aid funding.
fromAxios
4 weeks ago

Venmo a gift to help pay Uncle Sam's debt? You can, if you really want

Since late 1996, individual donations through the Treasury Department's 'Gifts to Reduce the Public Debt' program have totaled $67.3 million, which represents roughly 20 minutes of debt accumulation.
US politics
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Foundation run out of a townhouse won millions from Tallahassee, Miami-Dade. Why?

The A3 Foundation, formed in 2023, has received nearly $2 million in government funding from Miami-Dade County and the state, significantly surpassing its initial requests.
Miami
US politics
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Funding to protect US from Stuxnet-like worm expired Sunday

Government funding for a critical cyber threat detection program expired, halting vital analysis of infrastructure vulnerabilities.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Absolute Failure!' Marjorie Taylor Greene Goes OFF on Speaker Mike Johnson for Bungling Budget

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized the Republican Party's failure to pass a budget and vowed to oppose a September continuing resolution.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

New trust to monitor anti-Muslim hatred in UK after funding to Tell Mama paused

The British Muslim Trust (BMT) has been appointed to monitor anti-Muslim hatred in the UK, following the collapse of its relationship with Tell Mama.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Starmer backs bid to bring 2029 World Athletics Championships to London

London is set to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships after securing £35m in government funding, along with additional commitments from the mayor’s office.
London
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Government spends 53m on domestic violence programme

The government is funding a £53m intervention program aimed at helping domestic violence perpetrators change their behavior.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Plea for more cash to support thousands of families in temporary accommodation in east London borough

More government funding is essential for addressing the temporary housing crisis in Newham.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Federal government loans $650M to build nearly 1,300 rental units near Scarborough Town Centre | CBC News

Federal government loans $650 million for 1,285 new rental units in Scarborough, including 268 affordable housing units.
#lgbtq
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rachel Reeves to announce 500m for investment in youth services projects

Reeves said: I got into politics to help children facing the toughest challenges. This fund will give hundreds of thousands of children, young people and their families a better chance. For too long, these children have been overlooked.
Fundraising
#notting-hill-carnival
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Funds needed for London Chagos arrivals - council

The granddaughter of one of those residents was in tears as she thought about her homeland's history when she landed at Heathrow. "My grandmother was a British Chagossian," said Rebecca Philippe. "Fifty years ago, she was uprooted from her island, and we have seen her suffering. By seeing her suffering, we suffered too, with her."
UK politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: Trump priorities clear: Derail medical and scientific research, invade MacArthur Park

The government's current priorities favor increased immigration enforcement over public health and safety resources.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

NYCHA buildings receive major renovations, thanks to $1.2B from state

NYCHA residences have received upgrades and renovations funded by $1.2 billion from New York state, benefitting nearly 123,000 residents across multiple developments.
London politics
fromianVisits
1 month ago

TfL's credit rating gets Moody's upgrade following the government funding deal

TfL's debt rating improved due to a new funding deal, lowering borrowing costs and providing financial certainty for future investments.
#climate-change
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Price of upcoming College Green Plaza soars from estimated 10m to 80m as councillors urge restraint

"Everyone in Ireland at some stage is going to come to Dublin, so there needs to be more pressure on Government to be paying some of those costs," she said.
London politics
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Trump's Administration Wants to Cut the Line for America's Queer Youth

The specialized services line for LGBTQ+ youth on the 988 Lifeline faces defunding threats from the Trump administration's 2026 budget proposal.
#social-care
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Why Germany's former chancellor has triggered fresh outrage DW 06/24/2025

Stephan Brandner, parliamentary whip for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), criticized the number of staff for ex-chancellor Olaf Scholz, questioning the necessity of eight employees.
Germany politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario announces $235M in funds to support primary health-care teams | CBC News

Ontario government allocates $235 million to enhance primary care access, aiming to connect 300,000 people to healthcare services this year.
NYC parents
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Parents say children are asking to miss school over horror movie' toilets

School toilet conditions are a widespread concern among parents, leading to children missing school due to hygiene issues.
#education
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
NYC parents

'We'll put an end to students doomscrolling on smartphones' - Tanaiste vows to get young people 'talking and laughing' again

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Toronto startup

Ontario opposition grills Ford government over education spending as province audits 3 school boards | CBC News

fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
NYC parents

'We'll put an end to students doomscrolling on smartphones' - Tanaiste vows to get young people 'talking and laughing' again

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Toronto startup

Ontario opposition grills Ford government over education spending as province audits 3 school boards | CBC News

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sickle cell patients to have quicker and more accessible treatment in England

Government invests £9m for improved sickle cell disease treatment in England.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

'Rain pours into classrooms' at Croydon school where Adele and Amy Winehouse went

BRIT School is receiving government funding for urgent repairs due to worsened building conditions affecting students.
UK news
fromTheregister
2 months ago

UK reheats Edinburgh supercomputer plan sans exascale chops

The UK is investing in a new supercomputer in Edinburgh after previously cancelling a similar project.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Santa Clara County Pledges to Continue Gender-Affirming Care Using Local Funds

Santa Clara County is prioritizing gender-affirming care amid federal funding cuts, ensuring support for low-income trans individuals.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Irish Government to match 50m British pledge for Casement Park GAA stadium

The Irish Government will match the British government's funding for Casement Park redevelopment.
Renovation
fromIndependent
2 months ago

GAA welcome British Government's 50m funding for Casement Park

The GAA celebrates a £50 million investment for Casement Park's redevelopment, a significant commitment from the British Government.
fromianVisits
2 months ago

TfL gets 2.2 billion for capital upgrades over the next three years

The government has announced a £2.2 billion funding for TfL's capital renewal program, emphasizing it is the largest multi-year settlement for London in over a decade.
London food
#spending-review
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

Plans to fix Bexley schools crumbling due to RAAC and asbestos

This welcome funding is an investment in Bexleyheath and Crayford, and an investment in our children and their future. Showing them their education matters, their futures matter.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Almost a fifth of England's rural bus services disappeared in past five years

Rural bus routes in England have seen an 18% decline over five years, highlighting unequal funding compared to urban areas.
US politics
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Elon Musk's Fight With Trump Threatens $48 Billion in Government Contracts

SpaceX's market dominance is evident as it gains substantial government contracts and revenue, with potential for Congressional funding approval.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Alameda County jurors get pay cut: Daily rate dropping from $100 to $15 after state cuts funding

Funding for jury compensation in Alameda County has been cut from $100 to $15 per day, impacting juror participation.
#healthcare
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'The state of hospital buildings is unacceptable'

London's hospitals face significant funding and repair challenges, necessitating immediate action and state commitment.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Housing bosses press Rachel Reeves to unlock more funds for affordable homes

Housing leaders are urging the government to reclassify affordable housing as infrastructure spending to secure funding needed for social homes.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Trump budget wants agencies to contribute unobligated funds to TMF

The Trump administration seeks to reform the Technology Modernization Fund's funding mechanisms without additional budget requests.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Treat social housing as critical infrastructure to unlock billions, says Peabody boss

Social housing should be classified as critical national infrastructure to secure billions in funding for investment.
Current spending on social housing prioritizes subsidies over building, straining the housing system.
fromMedCity News
2 months ago

Bird Flu Threat Still Looms, But HHS Just Canceled a Moderna Contract That Could Prepare for It - MedCity News

The avian influenza vaccine candidate mRNA-1018 showed promising interim results, yet the U.S. government has canceled the contract that would fund its late-stage trials.
Coronavirus
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 months ago

MTA board approves $65B plan to save NYC transit systems

MTA's $65 billion plan aims to overhaul NYC's transit infrastructure with funding from taxes, city contributions, and federal support.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Britain's first-ever flying taxi takes to the skies over the Cotswolds

"Taking the aircraft beyond the airfield and cruising over the Cotswolds for the first time was truly special and a career highlight for me."
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Met chief warns anti-crime pledges need funding

The importance of the forthcoming spending review could not be underestimated, as substantial funding is necessary for policing to meet growing demands and maintain safety.
London politics
#harvard-university
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Trump administration moves to cancel federal contracts with Harvard worth about $100 million

The federal government intends to cancel about $100 million in contracts with Harvard University as part of ongoing tensions over policy compliance.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Trump administration moves to cancel federal contracts with Harvard worth about $100 million

The federal government intends to cancel about $100 million in contracts with Harvard University as part of ongoing tensions over policy compliance.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Labour turns fire on Farage ahead of Reform UK leader's speech UK politics live

Focus on improving state education by reallocating funds from private school tax breaks.
The two-child benefit cap is still under government review.
Silicon Valley
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Google reduces funding for local news outlets

Google's contribution to the local journalism fund was reduced, raising concerns about the support for local news.
The local news fund's administration has shifted to the state librarian after UC-Berkeley Journalism School withdrew.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Toronto clamps down on FIFA World Cup spending over funding fight with Ontario | CBC News

The city’s anticipated World Cup hosting budget has jumped from $300 million to $380 million due to inflation, added security costs, and an unexpected increase in games.
Toronto
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Trump Wants Thousands of Migrant Children to Represent Themselves in Court

The Trump administration's stop-work order halted vital legal services for unaccompanied migrant children, prompting immediate adjustments by the Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Bay Area biotech company lays off staff, blaming Trump admin's funding cuts

The market for these instruments has clearly evaporated due to government funding cuts, pushing Eikon to pause the development of advanced lab tools for researchers.
NYC startup
NYC politics
fromFast Company
3 months ago

DOE redirects $365 million from Puerto Rico's solar projects to oil-dependent power grid

Funding for solar projects in Puerto Rico is diverted to improve the power grid, raising concerns just before hurricane season.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

All hotel shelters to close 'ahead of schedule,' Healey says

Healey has repeatedly cast blame on the federal government for not passing comprehensive immigration reform, which has contributed to the shelter system crisis.
Boston real estate
NYC startup
fromCornell Chronicle
3 months ago

Research at risk: Building our future in space | Cornell Chronicle

The U.S. has halted the development of a unique space simulator, impacting future technological advancements in space exploration.
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Medical and Scientific Research Makes America Great

America's basic medical and scientific research is at risk due to declining funding and support.
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Banners Over Freeways Across the State Tell Newsom to Fund Transit - Streetsblog California

Advocates are demanding increased transit funding as California prepares to draft its next budget.
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

10 million 'Get Britain Working' programme launches in York and North Yorkshire

A new £10 million initiative in York and North Yorkshire aims to support those with health conditions in returning to work.
fromVulture
3 months ago

Michael Feinstein on Kennedy Center's 'Government-Sanctioned' Cancelations

Michael Feinstein criticizes Trump's defunding of arts and censorship of LGBTQ+ representation in performance arts.
Censorship in the arts is increasingly linked to political agendas under the current administration.
SF food
fromTruthout
3 months ago

When Trump Ended a Program Feeding Californians in Need, Farmers Fought Back

California farmers faced unprecedented funding cuts during Trump's second term, impacting their operations and food availability for the needy.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Most Americans use federal science information on a weekly basis, new poll finds

Americans heavily rely on federal science in daily life, yet few recognize its source or are concerned about funding cuts.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

NYC parents shut out from childcare vouchers as Adams and Hochul spar over who will pay for the $1B program

New York City families are being waitlisted for child care vouchers due to budget disputes between Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump cuts will increase devastation after disasters, expert warns: It is really scary'

The Trump administration's sweeping cuts to disaster management will cost American lives, with hollowed-out agencies unable to accurately predict, prepare for or respond to extreme weather events.
Public health
Right-wing politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

Is This the End of the Separation of Church and State?

The separation of church and state is increasingly blurred, illustrated by the Supreme Court's ruling favoring religious institutions in funding disputes.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Can philanthropy fill the gap as government aid shrinks? A NYT reporter weighs in

The Trump administration is significantly cutting government funding for crucial sectors, prompting philanthropists to step in, often with conditional support.
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Funding cuts threaten to deepen hunger crisis in U.S. as rising costs send more families to food banks

The Campaign Against Hunger faces a growing crisis as funding cuts from the Trump administration coincide with increased demand for food assistance.
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