Funding

Funding Hurdles Stall Kentucky’s Kinship Care Law, Leaving Families in Limbo as Advocates Push for Action

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — A year has passed since Kentucky’s Senate Bill 151 was enacted, yet many kinship caregivers are still without the promised resources. This legislation was designed to provide financial support to relatives, often grandparents or aunts and uncles, who step in to care for children. However, the bill has encountered significant delays due to ongoing funding disputes. Governor Andy Beshear introduced the “Kinship Bill” to address concerns that kinship caregivers deserve financial support comparable to that received by foster families. Despite the law receiving approval, the financial backing required to implement it is … Read more

Federal Judge Orders Restoration of $500 Million in UCLA Funding Amid Government Controversy

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A federal judge in San Francisco has mandated the restoration of $500 million in federal grant funding that was previously frozen by the Trump administration for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). U.S. District Judge Rita Lin issued a preliminary injunction on Monday, pointing to probable violations of the Administrative Procedure Act, which governs procedures for federal funding decisions. The funding freeze initially took place in July when the Trump administration rescinded $584 million in federal research grants. The withdrawal was linked to allegations concerning campus antisemitism, the use of racial criteria in admissions, … Read more

UCLA Unions File Suit Against Trump Administration Over $1.2 Billion Fine Amid Ongoing Funding Dispute

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Los Angeles, California – In a significant legal challenge, twenty-one unions and faculty organizations affiliated with the University of California have initiated a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its recent $1.2 billion fine imposed on UCLA. The complaint was filed by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) amid escalating tensions surrounding campus climate and federal funding for higher education institutions. The legal action comes after the federal government suspended $584 million in research funding for UCLA earlier this year. This suspension was predicated on claims that pro-Palestinian demonstrations, which took place on campus … Read more

New Jersey Boosts Access to Justice: Rutgers Law’s Clinical Program Receives $100,000 Funding for Student-Led Legal Clinics

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CAMDEN, N.J. — Rutgers Law School in Camden is set to enhance its Clinical Program with a $100,000 grant from the state of New Jersey, designed to support student engagement in real-world legal cases under the guidance of experienced faculty. This funding is instrumental in providing legal assistance to underserved populations who might otherwise be without representation. The initiative was spearheaded by New Jersey Assemblyman William Spearman, who played a pivotal role in the legislative process to secure the financial support. Assembly Majority Leader Louis D. Greenwald formally presented the grant to Rutgers Law Camden’s … Read more