NM lawmakers create committee to study impact of possible cuts in federal funds

NM lawmakers create committee to study impact of possible cuts in federal funds

Lawmakers have formed an interim committee to analyze what the state can expect from any reductions in federal dollars and how New Mexico can respond to them.

Duke University Aims to Cut 10 Percent of Budget in Response to Federal Funding Threats

This story originally published online at The Assembly.Duke University aims to reduce costs by $350 million, or about 10 percent of its expenses, due to threatened federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump, according to a recording obtained by The Assembly of a faculty webinar Wednesday afternoon. Duke officials said at the meeting that the school will initiate a voluntary separation program for certain employees beginning next week. Dan…

Federal unemployment funds likely safe through September, commissioner says

Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo told Assembly lawmakers he expected no federal cuts through September. (Photo courtesy of New Jersey Assembly)New Jersey’s Department of Labor is unlikely to see its federal funding cut through the end of the U.S. government’s October-to-September fiscal year, but officials remain concerned about the prospect of future cuts, state Labor Commissioner Rob Asaro-Angelo told Assembly lawmakers Wednesday. “In my…

New Mexico lawmakers brace for steep cuts to federal funding

New Mexico lawmakers this week rolled out a plan to help prepare for potential hefty reductions in federal funding.