Budget Reconciliation Bill Cuts Funding for Planned Parenthood
The House Energy Committee shared details about a proposed budget adjustment bill on Sunday. As suggested previously by Trump in 2015 and 2017 during his first term, following strong appeals from conservative groups and organizations related to life support, some Republicans and Trump himself have called for an end to taxpayer funding for abortion providers […]
Texas should stop funding lobbyists. It’s not beneficial for the public.
The government’s push to eliminate waste is gaining traction, impacting various initiatives, including a significant one in Texas. Recently, a meeting took place to discuss Senate Bill 19, spearheaded by Senator Mays Middleton and prioritized by Lt. Col. Dan Patrick. This legislation would make Texas the first state to prohibit the use of public funds […]
Trump encounters cross-party calls to bring back public funding tracker.
Pressure on the Trump Administration Regarding Budget Allocation The Trump administration is under increasing scrutiny to clarify how funds will be distributed among federal agencies and to restore public access to certain websites that lawmakers argue are legally required. Criticism of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) decision to eliminate an online database has […]
Ex-board member Howard Husock suggests that cutting funding for PBS and NPR might harm them further.
President Donald Trump is proposing significant cuts to public media funding, which could mean that public radio and television might lose their annual federal support of $535 million. His point about media bias isn’t without merit; many see public broadcasting as leaning towards a particular political agenda. However, while some might cheer the idea of […]
We can’t achieve prosperity by cutting funding. Let’s back our schools and firefighters.
At the beginning of what was termed a “golden age” for America, President Donald Trump addressed the nation with optimism, proclaiming that “American dreams will soon return and thrive more than ever.” That moment was January 20, 2025. Now, a few months in, it raises the question: Is this really just a matter of speeches […]
Lawmakers from almost every state urge Congress to cut federal funding for Planned Parenthood.
Pro-Life Lawmakers Urge Action on Planned Parenthood Funding Across the nation, pro-life lawmakers are pushing Congress to urge Republican leaders to target federal funding directed to Planned Parenthood. A letter was sent to prominent figures including Sen. John Tune, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo, and Kentucky Sen. Brett Guthrie, signed by 183 […]
Twice Victimized: Trump’s DOJ Reduces Funding for Crime Victim Assistance
President Trump emphasized a strict stance on crime enforcement, claiming a commitment to supporting victims of crime just a month ago. However, it appears that this support has come to an abrupt halt. Recently, Attorney General Pam Bondy announced, or perhaps I should say boasted, about cutting $800 million in grants, including those aimed at […]
OpenAI in talks with Microsoft for additional funding and upcoming IPO.
OpenAI and Microsoft are currently renegotiating their multi-billion-dollar partnership. This move is part of ongoing discussions related to OpenAI’s plans for future IPOs. A key point in these negotiations is determining what Microsoft will gain in return for its substantial investment of over $13 billion to date. Sources indicate that Microsoft is proposing to reduce […]
Funding for Baby Boxes Bill Reaches Missouri Governor’s Desk
A bill aimed at funding the installation of baby boxes has made its way to Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe’s desk. The concept behind baby boxes, like those from the Safe Haven Baby Box initiative, is to prevent parents from abandoning their infants in unsafe situations, which can lead to tragic outcomes. These boxes are temperature-controlled […]
Long Island schools receive a $270 million increase in state funding, yet homeowners continue to face some of the highest property taxes in the country.
Long Island schools are poised to gain over $270 million in extra state funding next year, which marks a 5.4% increase from the previous year. Interestingly, local homeowners are facing the highest property taxes in the nation. The latest budget from Albany allocates $37 billion for school funding across the state. This agreement not only […]