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States Unite to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Delayed $6 Billion in K-12 Federal Funding

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Washington, D.C. – A significant legal battle is unfolding as 24 states and the District of Columbia aim to dismiss a lawsuit that challenges a delay in federal funding for K-12 education. A joint motion to dismiss has been filed by this coalition, led by California, in collaboration with the Trump administration. Both parties have agreed that the remaining federal funds will be released no later than October 3. The anticipated release of over $6 billion in federal funding, originally set for July 1, faced setbacks due to what the White House’s Office of Management … Read more

NPR and Local Stations Sue Trump: Executive Order Threatens Free Speech and Public Broadcasting Funding

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NEW YORK — National Public Radio and three affiliated local stations have filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, claiming that his recent executive order cutting federal funding to the network infringes upon their freedom of expression. The suit asserts that the measure relies on authority not granted to the president. Earlier this month, Trump directed the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other federal agencies to halt financial support for NPR and PBS, a move that his administration justifies by alleging that these outlets exhibit a liberal bias in their reporting, making them unworthy of … Read more

Gov. Polis Cracks Down on Local Governments: Compliance with Housing Laws Now Tied to $100 Million in Funding

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DENVER — Colorado Governor Jared Polis has issued a stern warning to local governments: comply with state housing regulations or face the loss of at least $100 million annually in state funding. This directive comes amid ongoing efforts to address the state’s housing crisis, which has seen Polis take significant legislative strides in recent years. In his latest executive order, signed recently, Polis is elevating the confrontation between state mandates and local control. Over the past two years, he has enacted a series of laws focused on issues such as residential occupancy limits, accessory dwelling … Read more