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- New York Democratic lawmakers proposed the RECOURSE Act in early 2024 to counter the Trump administration's federal funding cuts affecting state programs and workers.
- This proposal was developed in response to planned major federal funding cuts by the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans, including shifts in Medicaid expenses and reductions to critical safety-net programs.
- The bill would let New York withhold federal tax contributions from state employees and grant payments if the federal government ignores court orders to release owed funds.
- State Comptroller's office estimates withholding from nearly 179,000 employees' paychecks could total $2.29 billion in 2024, with Democrats calling this a necessary defense against sweeping cuts.
- If enacted, the legislation could lead to federal court conflicts and highlights states’ inability to backfill massive federal funding gaps for critical services.
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Plans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary were underway. Then came the federal funding cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Community celebrations being planned to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary next year are at risk of being significantly scaled back or canceled because of federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration, according to multiple state humanities councils across the country. The councils have been working on programming for America250, an initiative marking the milestone anniversary of the signing of the …
Pasadena Star News
SoCal libraries condemn Trump’s defunding of grants that support free, inclusive library services
El Monte resident Jen Venegas is an avid fan of the local library. Venegas, who uses they/them pronouns, has been going to the Duarte Library several times a week for the last year and a half, looking for a comfortable space to accommodate their nephew J.D., who has ADHD. “Having this designated time in a low stimulation environment helps him move through his homework easier, and it’s a bonding experience for us,” Venegas, 42, said. “I’m also ne…
San Bernardino Sun
Daily BulletinSouthern California libraries object Trump’s defunding of grants that support free, inclusive services
El Monte resident Jen Venegas is an avid fan of the local library. Venegas, who uses they/them pronouns, has been going to the Duarte Library several times a week for the last year and a half, looking for a comfortable space to accommodate their nephew J.D., who has ADHD. “Having this designated time in a low stimulation environment helps him move through his homework easier, and it’s a bonding experience for us,” Venegas, 42, said. “I’m also ne…
Guest Opinion: Montana's Libraries Under Threat: What You Can Do
Montana's 123 public libraries welcomed 3.3 million visitors last year — our families, friends, and neighbors — borrowing books, attending programs, accessing computers, and connecting with their communities. These vital institutions now face an unprecedented challenge.
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