Local conservation district feels impacts of federal funding freeze
- The Trump administration's funding freeze has negatively impacted organizations like the Homer Soil and Water Conservation District, which reports that 10 of its 25 grants were frozen earlier this year.
- Kyra Wagner stated that the grants fund 50% to 70% of the district's work and services will see cost increases due to reduced federal support.
- The Santa Clara County Office of Education announced job losses with its Head Start program due to a federal funding cut totaling $76.4 million, affecting hundreds of employees.
- Sandy Fakaosi from SEIU Local 521 remarked that the cuts have gutted Early Learning programs, emphasizing the need to fight for funding for children.
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Homer conservation district feels impacts of federal funding freeze
Peninsula Clarion Peninsula Clarion - Programs related to invasive species, habitat and trails, native plants and agriculture have all been negatively impacted. Homer conservation district feels impacts of federal funding freeze Wire Service
Local conservation district feels impacts of federal funding freeze
Moves by the Trump administration earlier this year to freeze federal grants, loans and aid and to slash workers across government agencies have impacted thousands of workers and organizations nationwide, including groups on the peninsula.
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