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Thank you to the 🇨🇦Federal Government for recognizing rural Canada has unique housing needs & for helping make this vision a reality through funding support. This is how we build not just homes, but hope. ✨ #AffordableHousing #RuralCanada #HousingForAll #FederalSupport 🧵3/4
August 8, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Here’s the IPCC 6th assessment report. The chart on page 51 which compares proposed mitigation strategies. CCUS — promised federalsupport in the MOU with Alberta — combines the very highest price tag with the very smallest capacity to decarbonize. 26/

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December 7, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Academy President Livleen Gill, MBA, RDN, LDN, FAND, released a statement on federal nutrition research funding and the vital role of RDNs in federal food and nutrition policies.

Learn more and read the full statement: sm.eatright.org/FederalSupport

#eatrightPRO #nutrition #dietetics
February 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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#WA #WashingtonState #WAwildfires #WAfires #FederalSupport #FEMA

I'm pretty sure if trump stiffs us on wildfire relief funding, just because we are "blue", that there will be a helluva uprising
against trump, from WA red voters. They are the majority of people who were impacted by our fires.
murray.senate.gov Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · Aug 3
Last night, @governorferguson.bsky.social made a formal request for an expedited emergency declaration for the Spokane fires. Our ENTIRE delegation is urging the President to approve that request immediately.

All of us are working together to make sure Eastern & Central WA get more help ASAP.
A letter from the entire Washington Congressional delegation urging the president to approve the governor’s request for an expedited emergency declaration due to the wildfires in Eastern and Central Washington.
August 3, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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Alberta has long accused Ottawa of trying to destroy its oil industry. That’s a dangerous myth
#Alberta #Canada #DanielleSmith #AlbertaOil #Oilsands #CanadianPolitics #ClimatePolicy #FederalSupport #EnergyMyths #OilAndGas #EnvironmentalPolicy #CanadaEnergy
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Alberta has long accused Ottawa of trying to destroy its oil industry. That’s a dangerous myth | The-14
The myth that Ottawa wants to destroy Alberta’s oil industry ignores decades of federal support for oilsands growth, subsidies, and climate policy leniency.
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May 8, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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The Senate Agriculture Committee's recent meeting revealed alarming concerns about potential exploitation of federal support programs, leaving legitimate farmers in the lurch.

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#VT #FederalSupport #CitizenPortal #SustainableFarming #VermontAgriculture
Council member addresses concerns over system exploitation
Council member highlights issues of system abuse during discussion.
citizenportal.ai
April 2, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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Fight!

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Judge largely blocks Trump’s executive orders ending federal support for DEI programs
A federal judge has largely blocked sweeping executive orders from President Donald Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
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February 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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After four years of diligent research, Soames is on the brink of becoming a National Heritage Area—could this designation unlock federal support and boost tourism?

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#BristolBristolCounty #RI #CitizenPortal #FederalSupport #CommunityOutreach
Soames feasibility study presented; council to send letter asking Congress to introduce designation bill
After a four-year feasibility study, Soames National Heritage Area proponents presented their report and the council voted to send a timely letter to the town's federal delegation urging introduction of enabling legislation.
citizenportal.ai
September 19, 2026 at 12:22 AM
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House Bill 678 could threaten $80 million in federal child care funding, putting 5,000 children and 617 providers at risk in New Hampshire.

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#NH #FederalSupport #CitizenPortal #NewHampshireChildCare #ChildCareFunding #FamilyWellbeing
Karen Hebert opposes House Bill 678 risking $80M in federal child care funding
Hebert warns House Bill 678 jeopardizes $80 million federal child care subsidies for families
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April 11, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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Sonoma's emergency services are at a crossroads as critical funding and staffing issues threaten their ability to respond to disasters.

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#SonomaCitySonomaCounty #CA #PublicSafety #SonomaEmergencyServices #CitizenPortal #FederalSupport
California Fire Chiefs Association addresses FEMA funding and US Forest Service staffing issues
California Fire Chiefs discuss FEMA funding impacts and staffing reductions at US Forest Service.
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April 24, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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Facts:
#FEMA #HurricaneHelene #Hurricane #HurricaneResponse #FederalSupport #NC #NorthCarolina #SC #SouthCarolina #GA #Georgia #Florida #FL #Tennessee #TN #VA #Helene
Dark blue box: Headline: Ongoing Response and Recovery Efforts for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene --President Biden has: approved 100% federal cost share for emergency response activities in Florida Georgia Tennessee, NorthCarolina, SouthCarolina, Virginia; directed the Depart of Defense to deploy up to 1000 active duty soldiers to support response efforts From disaster assistance.gov --More than 5300 federal personnel are on the ground supporting the response --More than $20 million in Individual Assistance has been provided to thousands of survivors --FEMA has shipped over 9.3 million meals, more than 11.2 million liters of water, 150 generators and over 250,000 tarps to aid response efforts. From disasterassistance.gov
October 7, 2024 at 4:26 PM
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Louisiana's literacy initiatives are heavily funded by federal dollars, but can they sustain success once the money runs out?

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#LA #LouisianaLiteracy #FederalSupport #CitizenPortal #EducationFunding #ProgramSustainability
LDOE says most literacy work funded by federal grants; commissioners press for sustainability details
Department staff told the commission that federal dollars (ESSER and multiple CLSD grants) funded much of the literacy strategy, including coaching and tutoring; commissioners asked staff to provide a detailed breakdown and a plan for sustaining services after federal funds expire.
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September 9, 2026 at 10:55 PM
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The Eagle Pass MPO just gave the green light for the crucial Loop 480 project, paving the way for better connectivity in the region!

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#EaglePassMaverickCounty #TX #EaglePassMPO #UrbanPlanning #FederalSupport #CitizenPortal #TransportationInfrastructure
Eagle Pass MPO approves resolution to clear way for Loop 480 letting
The Eagle Pass-area MPO unanimously approved a resolution supporting TxDOT’s Loop 480 project so the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will accept the documentation; TxDOT moved the letting from February to April to meet the requirement.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:06 AM
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Rising construction costs and federal review delays have thrown the Watertown City School District's capital projects into uncertainty, leaving students and staff in a precarious waiting game.

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Superintendent: FEMA reviews and rising construction costs put capital work in a holding pattern
The superintendent told the Watertown City School District board that a partial federal shutdown has delayed FEMA and EHP reviews, the district received preliminary approval on a major mitigation project, and early estimates show millions in potential window and HVAC costs for the high school.
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April 24, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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The Bourne Bridge rehabilitation is one step closer, but critical construction funding is still up in the air!

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#BourneBarnstableCounty #MA #CitizenPortal #FederalSupport #InfrastructureFunding #BourneBridge #CommunityPlanning
Town official: engineering funds in place for Bourne Bridge planning, construction funding not yet secured
A resident asked whether the Bourne Bridge rehabilitation is funded; a town official said MassDOT has funded engineering and planning work but construction funding has not been secured and may require resubmission to federal reviewers. The official described coordination with the U.S. Army Corps and MassDOT.
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September 18, 2026 at 4:45 AM
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The future of internet access for rural libraries hangs in the balance as the crucial E-Rate subsidy faces federal review, threatening to strain budgets and cut vital community programs.

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#HoustonCounty #MN #FederalSupport #CitizenPortal #HoustonCountyLibraries #InternetAccess
Library leaders warn loss of E‑Rate support would strain county libraries’ internet services
Library directors told commissioners the federal E‑Rate subsidy that covers much of library internet costs is under review and that losing it would significantly strain small libraries’ operating budgets and public programs.
citizenportal.ai
September 1, 2026 at 3:19 AM
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The board has taken a bold step by unanimously approving the FY 2026–27 budget, paving the way for innovative funding solutions under the state's EdFlex waivers!

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#AR #CitizenPortal #FederalSupport #EducationFunding
Board approves FY 2026–27 budget for submission ahead of September 30 deadline
The board unanimously approved the FY 2026–27 operating and federal budget proposal and authorized submission to the state after a briefing by district finance staff; administration noted the EdFlex waiver will permit a consolidated federal fund approach.
citizenportal.ai
September 16, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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Durham is poised for a housing revolution thanks to new flexibilities in federal funding from the 21st Century Road to Housing Act—are you ready to see how it could transform our community?

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#DurhamCityDurhamCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #FederalSupport #DurhamCity
Ferguson Group briefs Durham on HUD housing law changes, earmarks and pending appropriations
Federal lobbyists summarized key provisions of the 21st Century 'Road to Housing' Act, including new flexibilities for CDBG/HOME funds and production incentives, described HUD rulemaking to come, and outlined recent and pending earmark requests and appropriations assistance the firm is pursuing for Durham projects.
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September 15, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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Vice Mayor Tracy Grubbs revealed that a potential 9.6% federal funding boost could bring an astonishing $45 million to our community, alongside a groundbreaking $9 billion bridge program waiting in the wings!

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#PortOrangeVolusiaCounty #FL #FederalSupport #CitizenPortal
Council hears TPO update: possible 9.6% federal increase could yield ~$45M locally; $9B bridge program planned
Vice Mayor Tracy Grubbs reported that a pending federal package under consideration could produce a 9.6% increase in local TPO funding (about $45 million locally) and described a proposed $9 billion annual bridge program with a 95% federal match as an opportunity for local projects.
citizenportal.ai
September 7, 2026 at 9:38 AM
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CMA officials reveal they've secured over $4 million in disaster relief payments and are pushing Congress for full funding to support providers in crisis.

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#US #FederalSupport #PublicHealth #CMADisasterRelief #CitizenPortal #EmergencyFunding
CMA details disaster-relief approvals, DIP interim payments and seeks congressional language for full matching
CMA said it worked with CMS to secure four disaster-relief state plan amendments and used a Disaster Interim Payment (DIP) program providing over $4M in interim payments; officials described congressional consideration of $21.4M in additional disaster funding and urged language to secure a 100% federal match for the disaster allocation.
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August 28, 2026 at 2:35 AM
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The Medford School Committee just took a bold step to secure vital federal E-Rate funding, ensuring nearly $278,330 annually for better internet access in schools!

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#MA #BroadbandAccess #FederalSupport #CitizenPortal #EducationFunding
Medford School Committee urges preservation of federal E‑Rate funding and will file FCC comments
The committee adopted a resolution backing the federal E‑Rate program and directed the superintendent to file comments in FCC docket WC Docket No. 26‑133; the resolution states the district receives approximately $278,330 annually in E‑Rate support and passed 7–0.
citizenportal.ai
August 26, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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Eagle's conservation committee is gearing up to unlock funding potential with a strategic plan for pursuing federal and community grants!

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#EagleAdaCounty #ID #FederalSupport #CitizenPortal #GrantFunding #EagleConservation #CommunityOutreach
Committee explores BRIC, FEMA and RC&D partnerships to fund conservation work
Members discussed federal and regional grant opportunities — including BRIC, FEMA and RC&D-administered programs — and agreed to add grant triage as a recurring agenda item so the CAC can recommend promising grants to city council and identify staff or partners to prepare applications.
citizenportal.ai
August 23, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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Board members are pushing for a dedicated grant specialist to tackle the complexities of federal and state water funding, aiming to secure millions for vital infrastructure projects.

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#PortalesRooseveltCounty #NM #GrantManagement #FederalSupport #CitizenPortal #PortalesWater
Board urged to build grant capacity to pursue federal and state water funds
Board members and staff reviewed federal and state grant programs and recommended creating or hiring grant capacity to pursue complex infrastructure grants, noting federal grants are large but slow and state funds can be quicker to access.
citizenportal.ai
August 21, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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The 2023 SAIPE estimates played a pivotal role in distributing over $18 billion in Title I funding to more than 13,000 school districts, directly impacting education across the nation.

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#US #FederalSupport #CitizenPortal #USEducation #EducationFunding #PovertyEstimates
Census official: 2023 SAIPE estimates funded over $18 billion in Title I allocations
Amelia Ingram of the Census Bureau said SAIPE produces annual poverty and median household income estimates used in Title I allocations and that 2023 SAIPE estimates were used to distribute more than $18 billion to about 13,000 school districts for FY2025–26.
citizenportal.ai
August 21, 2026 at 7:31 AM
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Santa Rosa County is on the brink of unlocking significant federal funding for environmental projects, including a potential $850,000 annual boost for local water infrastructure.

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#SantaRosaCounty #FL #FederalSupport #CitizenPortal #WaterInfrastructure #EnvironmentalFunding
County moves letters and grant applications forward for estuary designation and septic-to-sewer work
Staff asked the board to approve a letter of support for the Pensacola and Perdido Bay National Estuary Program (which could bring recurring EPA funding) and to submit a DEP Resilient Florida grant application on behalf of East Milton Water System; multiple grant and subrecipient agreements were moved to the consent agenda.
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August 14, 2026 at 2:13 AM