Funds

County Judge Evaluates Unused Assets to Boost Reserve Funds and Ensure Financial Stability

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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Nueces County officials are evaluating the county’s asset portfolio amid concerns over dwindling reserve funds. County Judge Connie Scott addressed local news outlet KIII regarding the budget and the need for a more comprehensive inventory of properties owned by the county. Scott indicated that the county currently lacks a detailed and up-to-date catalog of its real estate holdings. To address this, she has tasked the four commissioners with assessing their respective precincts to compile a list of properties. Commissioner Brent Chesney confirmed that they have identified over 120 county assets, consisting … Read more

Star-Studded Spring Luncheon Celebrates Trailblazing Sisters and Raises Funds for Cedars-Sinai’s Neurology Project

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Beverly Hills, California — The Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai celebrated its annual spring luncheon at the prestigious Beverly Hills Hotel, where Hollywood stars gathered to honor two distinguished sisters, Toni Howard and Wendy Howard Goldberg. The event saw an impressive turnout, featuring notable figures such as actor Samuel L. Jackson and television personality Judge Judy. Jackson and Judge Judy presented Trailblazer Awards to their honorees during a ceremony hosted by Nischelle Turner, a familiar face from Entertainment Tonight. Toni Howard, a celebrated agent representing an array of high-profile actors, and her sister Wendy Howard Goldberg, an … Read more

Trump Administration Reaches Settlement with Maine Over Disputed Frozen Funds

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PORTLAND, Maine — The Trump administration has reached a settlement with the state of Maine concerning a lawsuit over funds frozen during the pandemic. This agreement marks a significant resolution between state and federal authorities regarding financial management during an unprecedented health crisis. The dispute centered on millions of dollars intended for a pandemic relief program meant to assist struggling individuals and businesses. The frozen funds had created financial strain and uncertainty for many in Maine, prompting state officials to seek legal recourse. Under the terms of the settlement, the federal government will release the … Read more

Federal Judge Rules Against Trump: No Withholding Funds from Sanctuary Cities

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In a significant ruling, a federal judge declared that former President Donald Trump’s administration cannot withhold federal funds from cities that adopt “sanctuary” policies to protect undocumented immigrants. The decision, issued on Tuesday, is a setback to Trump’s broader immigration crackdown which sought to penalize jurisdictions that do not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. The judge’s ruling emphasizes that the federal government’s powers do not extend to forcing local governments to adopt federal priorities, specifically in matters of immigration enforcement. This stance supports the argument that local jurisdictions have the right to decide their own … Read more