$180 Million in Federal Education Research Funds Faces Sept. 30 Deadline
About $180 million in fiscal 2025 IES funds remained to be spent or obligated Aug. 26, with a Sept. 30 deadline and proposed program shifts.
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FTA awards $166 million to replace aging railcars
Federal grants will support future railcar replacements in Pittsburgh, Dallas and the Philadelphia region, but riders should not expect immediate service changes.
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Rural Health Fund Faces First CMS Reporting Deadline Aug. 30
States must report progress on rural-health awards to CMS by Aug. 30. The review could shape future funding as Virginia rolls out $122 million in projects.
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DOJ Opinion Challenges HHS Limits on Religious Use of Federal Funds
A Justice Department opinion says some HHS restrictions on religious use of direct federal funds may violate the Constitution. HHS has not announced changes.
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Federal audit questions $20.9 million in Ohio manufacturing program spending
A federal audit questioned $20.9 million in Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership costs as NIST weighs recovery, stronger oversight and a new award for the statewide network.
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New York sues over federal conditions on Title X family-planning funds
New York is challenging federal conditions on the next Title X grant cycle, which supports 165 clinics and preventive reproductive health services for more than 250,000 people statewide.
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Federal award reshapes Cleveland-Cliffs’ $1 billion Ohio steel upgrade
A revised DOE-backed plan will rebuild Cleveland-Cliffs’ Ohio blast furnace, preserve about 2,300 jobs and maintain automotive-grade steel production.
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FrontRunner 2X advances toward a $1.3 billion federal grant. What Utah riders could gain
FrontRunner 2X has entered the federal engineering phase, but Utah riders will not see immediate service changes while grant, design and construction decisions remain pending.
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Maine directs $30 million to 11 rural hospitals through new efficiency fund
Maine has invited 11 rural hospitals to take part in a one-time $30 million fund for sustainability planning and efficiency projects, with activities beginning in September and plans due in January 2027.
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Rancho Cucamonga Gets $1.03 Million for Emergency Operations Center Move
Rancho Cucamonga will use $1,034,487 in federal funding to move its Emergency Operations Center to the Civic Center campus and upgrade the facility.
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Senate approves short-term funding bill to avert a federal shutdown before the election
The Senate approved a temporary federal funding measure on Aug. 8, 2026, but the bill still needs House approval after the August recess before it can reach President Donald Trump.
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Senate approves stopgap funding measure 90-6 to avert a shutdown before Sept. 30
The Senate approved a stopgap funding measure on Aug. 8, but the bill still needs House approval and President Donald Trump’s signature before it can take effect.
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Delta Main Street revitalization project remains in city record after approval delays
Delta’s federally funded Revitalizing Main Street Project is intended to improve downtown infrastructure, safety, accessibility and economic vitality, but the city says Colorado review delays pushed back its anticipated approval timeline.
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Senate passes stopgap funding bill aimed at preventing a fall government shutdown
The Senate approved a short-term federal funding measure on Aug. 8, sending it to the House as lawmakers seek to avoid a shutdown during the 2026 campaign season.
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Richmond approves nearly $50 million Shockoe Valley street project
Richmond’s Planning Commission approved a nearly $50 million redesign for roughly half a mile of Shockoe Valley streets, preserving $33.3 million in federal funding.
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Senate advances stopgap spending bill as lawmakers leave Washington for August recess
The Senate voted 90-6 to advance a short-term funding bill that would keep the federal government funded through Dec. 11, but the House and president must still act.
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Senate passes stopgap funding bill through Dec. 11, sending shutdown decision to the House
The Senate voted 90-6 to fund federal agencies through Dec. 11, moving the next government-shutdown deadline beyond the 2026 midterm elections. The House must approve the measure before it can reach President Donald Trump.
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Federal funding backs Woodbridge cricket field and playground projects in Iselin
Woodbridge Township secured $1.2 million in federal funding for a planned cricket field and playground improvements, with construction expected to begin as soon as March or April 2026.
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New York sues over Medicaid work rules that state says could affect 475,000 recipients
New York Attorney General Letitia James joined 24 states and Washington, D.C., in challenging federal Medicaid work requirements scheduled to begin Jan. 1, 2027.
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Senate passes stopgap funding bill to avert shutdown through Dec. 11
The Senate approved a short-term funding measure 90-6 on Aug. 8, but the bill still needs House approval and presidential action before it can become law.
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Clive Wins $1 Million Federal Investment for Alice’s Road Reconstruction
A $1 million FY2026 federal investment will advance planned reconstruction of Alice’s Road between Berkshire Parkway and Meredith Drive in Clive.
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Boynton Beach Commission to consider $532,987 federal funding plan
Boynton Beach commissioners are scheduled to consider a $532,987 federal community-development plan before the city sends it to HUD by Aug. 15.