The main obstacle to carbon removal is funding, not technology.
Inconsistent policies are diverting investment away from climate infrastructure when it’s critically needed. Recently, a biochar company we were collaborating with announced its closure. They were set up with suppliers, a strong team, and independent verification. Yet, they went bankrupt—not because the technology didn’t work, but due to a lack of funding. Sadly, they’re not […]
San Antonio Challenges Removal of Rainbow Crosswalks, Faces Threat to Road Funding
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Texas Cities Resist Sign Removal Order Several cities in Texas are pushing back against a deadline set by Governor Greg Abbott to take down street signs that have political messages. The order mandates that cities must remove these signs, or they risk losing state funding. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. […]
Minority health researchers face challenges due to NIH funding reductions
With the Trump administration initiating cuts and restructuring at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), minority medical researchers are navigating a tricky path to secure funding without veering too close to “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) initiatives. Researchers shared with The Hill that they encounter vague research guidelines, a competitive grant landscape, and a peer […]
Inside the rush for $50 billion in funding for rural health
States are competing for a share of the new $50 billion allocated for local health funding. There are worries that the absence of strong guidelines and tight deadlines might overwhelm smaller healthcare providers, especially those needing help the most, as larger and more politically powerful health systems might dominate the funding process. The funding, introduced […]
Supreme Court halts requirement for complete SNAP funding during government shutdown
Supreme Court Pauses Funding Order for SNAP The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a temporary halt to a lower court’s requirement for the Trump administration to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) amid an ongoing government shutdown. This decision follows a federal appeals court’s rejection of the administration’s plea to pause the lower […]
Nebraska Takes Action Against Medicaid Funding for Abortion Services
Nebraska Governor Issues Executive Order on Abortion Providers Nebraska’s Governor Jim Pillen, a Republican, announced on Thursday the state’s ban on abortion providers accessing its Medicaid system. This decision comes in light of a Supreme Court ruling from June that allows South Carolina to deny Medicaid funds to Parenting Plans, with the court stating these […]
Senate Republicans look for Democratic backing to overcome filibuster on funding
Senate Republicans Hopeful for Bipartisan Support on Government Funding Senate Republicans are optimistic that they might gain enough support from Senate Democrats to overcome the filibuster in a crucial test vote expected to happen in January. This funding proposal aims to support the Departments of Agriculture and Veterans Affairs, alongside Congress, until September 30, 2026. […]
Trump administration requests urgent Supreme Court intervention to halt ruling for complete SNAP funding.
Trump Administration Requests Supreme Court Intervention Amid Government Shutdown The Trump administration has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to suspend a recent ruling that mandates the full provision of food assistance payments during the ongoing government shutdown. Following a decision from the Court of Appeals against the government, the administration has until Friday […]
Funding for Improvements to ‘Terrible’ Air Traffic Control System
Upgrade to Air Traffic Control System Announced Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy spoke at a recent Breitbart News policy event, emphasizing that the proposed Big Beautiful Act aims to overhaul what he termed America’s “atrocious” air traffic control (ATC) system. According to Duffy, the Department of Transportation requires $31.5 billion to modernize the outdated traffic control […]
Only 3 Democrats Support Funding for Troops and Law Enforcement 38 Days into the Shutdown
Senate Democrats Reject Bipartisan Pay Bill On Friday night, most Senate Democrats turned down a bipartisan proposal aimed at compensating active-duty soldiers and federal employees who continued working during the 38-day government shutdown, which notably included Capitol Police officers. The bill, designed to provide pay for federal employees, was voted down 55-43, falling short of […]