What Happens To The Federal Money Tesla Won For Superchargers
Tesla's decision to dissolve its electric vehicle charging division may lead to questions on federal funding implications for fast-charging stations. [ more ]
The fate of emergency abortion care rests with Supreme Court
Federal health agency warned Memorial Regional Hospital to take corrective action after denying emergency care, risking loss of federal funding. [ more ]
Biden wants union labor to rebuild the Baltimore bridge. That could touch off a fight
President Biden pledges the federal government's funding for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore with union labor and American steel.
The House Freedom Caucus raises concerns about the funding promised by Biden, proposing conditions for federal funding that include waiving certain regulations. [ more ]
Are House Republicans targeting LGBTQ+ community projects with new funding ban?
Republicans are limiting federal funding for community projects by nonprofits, sparking allegations of keeping funds away from LGBTQ+ programs. [ more ]
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NYC schools will lose $1B under Mayor Adams' proposed cuts
The New York City Department of Education's budget would shrink by almost $1 billion under the new financial plan proposed by Mayor Eric Adams earlier this week.The mayor's $107 billion executive budget envisions devoting roughly $30.6 billion to the education department in the next fiscal year, compared to the approximately $31.5 billion it expects to spend by the end of the current fiscal year.
Metro to Shift Funds and Seek Grant Money for 405 Freeway Widening - Streetsblog Los Angeles
Tomorrow the Metro Planning Committee will vote on a Metro staff proposal to allocate $8 million for a 405 Freeway expansion project that would add additional lanes to the 405 between Artesia Boulevard and the 105 Freeway.If approved, this week's action will shift $7 million from another 405 Freeway widening account, and add another million dollars.
Advocates and Officials Rally to Save Transit - Streetsblog San Francisco
Note: GJEL Accident Attorneys regularly sponsors coverage on Streetsblog San Francisco and Streetsblog California.Unless noted in the story, GJEL Accident Attorneys is not consulted for the content or editorial direction of the sponsored content.Advocates held mock funerals Saturday in Oakland and San Francisco for BART, Muni, AC Transit, and other agencies that could be forced to make severe service cuts depending on ongoing budget negotiations in Sacramento.
A mock funeral this weekend underscored the importance of state funding for transit
The crowd Saturday in front of City Hall in San Francisco.A similar rally was held earlier in Oakland.Photo: San Francisco Transit Riders Note: GJEL Accident Attorneys regularly sponsors coverage on Streetsblog San Francisco and Streetsblog California.
Metro's new subway opens in downtown L.A., connecting three lines, reducing transfers
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A 1.9-mile rail line with stops at some of downtown Los Angeles' most iconic locations opened Friday to crowds hoping to take a spin on the new trains that transit officials say were the missing link in the system."It's gonna be about half the time for me," said Margarita Navarrete, a city clerk who commutes from East Los Angeles.
There's a Budget with Transit Funding, But Negotiations Aren't Over - Streetsblog California
California legislative leaders have come to agreement to use some money from the state's cap-and-trade program to prevent transit agencies from heading over the "fiscal cliff" that could destroy them.As a stop-gap measure, it is not a bad move.Transit is certainly a valid use for the funds, which are supposed to go towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
MABELLEarts' Mabelle Park project gets federal, city funding
MABELLEarts has received more than $700,000 in federal funding for its Mabelle Park transformation project.The Etobicoke non-profit arts organization broke ground on June 10 on its future 1,200-square-foot clubhouse, central to the transformation of the Islington Avenue and Dundas Street West-area parkette, which is a critical piece of social infrastructure where residents co-create art and newcomers are welcomed, MABELLEarts said in statement.
Chicago-St. Louis Amtrak travel getting upgraded to 110 mph
Amtrak travel between Chicago and St. Louis is about to get 15 minutes quicker thanks to a high-speed rail project allowing trains to reach speeds of 110 mph, Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday.The higher speeds take effect June 26 and will reduce the duration of the trip from the current five hours and 13 minutes.
Demand has surged for California's free school meals. But with a drop in extra federal funding, can Bay Area kitchens keep up?
When the flood of students rushing into the cafeteria eased to a trickle, Maria Darnell the kitchen manager at Alameda's Lincoln Middle School texted her boss.524 lunches today!Darnell wrote, along with a smiling, but sweating, emoji.It had been nine months since California began providing free meals for its public school students, no matter families' income level.
Matt Paprocki: Making Chicago safer and more affordable must be Brandon Johnson's primary goal
When Guggenheim Partners announced this month that it will be relocating to Miami, it joined a growing list of heavy-hitter Chicago firms that have moved out.That frustrates me.I know Chicago is a great city.But clearly our elected leaders need to do more to convince Chicagoans and the city's business leaders they're going to address our biggest problems.
Toronto sheltersto refer refugees to federal programs amid rising demand: deputy mayor | CBC News
Toronto will start referring eligible asylum-seekers to federal programs as of June 1 amid an increasing demand for shelter by residents and refugees, Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie said Wednesday.The city will also be returning to pre-pandemic spacing of beds inside shelters as a way to increase their capacity.
Why the Republican Job Requirements Push Won't Actually Get People to Work
As the debt ceiling crisis looms, negotiations are increasingly likely to include Republican demands to tighten work requirements in state Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) programs, which provide cash assistance to families in poverty.Each state runs its own TANF program with considerable discretion over who is eligible and how exactly states spend the funds they receive from a federal block grant.
Toronto asks residents to push federal government to fill $235M funding gap | CBC News
The City of Toronto is urging residents to call on the federal government to provide $235 million to help the municipality cover a massive pandemic-related budget shortfall.In a statement released Tuesday, the city said the federal government had committed to match provincial funding to cover expenses largely related to reduced transit revenues and increased shelter costs during the pandemic.
Senators to tour Colorado River as water negotiations reach critical juncture
A bipartisan delegation of Western senators and federal officials will tour key points along the Colorado River next week to see the nation's depleted reservoirs and the basin's vast water infrastructure.The trip, which is being organized by Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, a Democrat, comes amid tense state negotiations and looming federal action to address the fast-moving water crisis on the Colorado River.
Travis County commissioners, Doggett celebrate "unprecedented" investment in social safety net - Austin Monitor
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 by Nina Hernandez The Travis County Commissioners Court and U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett celebrated federal dollars allocated to address community needs and assist local nonprofit organizations at a Monday press conference.Several speakers credited Doggett for securing the $51 million from the Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program, which was authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act.
In first remarks to reporters on Nashville shooting, McCarthy says he must see all the facts' before backing gun control measures
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Wednesday that lawmakers must see all the facts before any gun legislation can be put forward following the shooting in Nashville this week, the first public comments the California Republican has made to reporters since the incident.McCarthy's remarks ultimately follow a similar sentiment expressed by fellow Republicans, President Joe Biden and Democrats: that efforts to increase gun control are likely to be an uphill battle despite multiple mass shootings.
Congress to vote on federal bill requiring schools to out trans kids to their parents
The House of Representatives is expected to vote on a bill that could restrict materials available in school libraries and require schools to get parental consent before referring to a trans or nonbinary child with the correct pronouns and first name.H.R. 5, the "Parents Bill of Rights Act," would require schools to list all "books and other reading materials available in the library" on a website or another place that parents can access.
House to vote on GOP education bill that aims to provide additional oversight for parents
The House is expected to vote Friday on a bill that aims to increase so-called parental rights in the classroom, as House Republicans spotlight an issue that has emerged as a key party priority.Among other things, H.R. 5, also known as the Parents Bill of Rights Act, would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require schools to provide parents with a list of books and reading materials available in the school library as well as posting curriculum publicly.
House G.O.P. Defunds L.G.B.T.Q. Centers by Banning Earmarks for Nonprofits
House Republicans are trying to avoid funding battles by barring federal funding through earmarks for nonprofit organizations, affecting various bipartisan supported organizations. [ more ]
Senate study proposes 'at least' $32B yearly for AI programs | TechCrunch
Senate working group recommends $32 billion yearly federal funding for AI, covering various aspects like infrastructure and national security assessments. [ more ]
National AI Centre stripped from CSIRO in $40m policy shift
Federal funding for AI increased by $40 million in Albanese government's Budget, emphasizing quantum and clean energy technologies over direct industry investment. [ more ]
Alberta Draws Academia Into Its Fight With Justin Trudeau
Alberta's Premier, Danielle Smith, is pushing back on federal government influence by introducing a bill to assert control over federal funding decisions. [ more ]
Commerce Department Opens $54 Million Funding Opportunity to Small Business R&D in Semiconductor Metrology
Federal funding allocated under CHIPS and Science Act benefits major chip manufacturers. Funds aim to boost U.S. semiconductor production through technological advancements and addressing metrology challenges. [ more ]
Mayor: BART San Jose plans should remain, but revision should be on the table
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is resistant to making changes to the region's transportation proposal, despite calls to scale back the project due to cost and delays.
Former Mayor Sam Liccardo suggested removing a leg of the project that already has existing service, but Mahan believes changes would jeopardize federal funding and cause delays. [ more ]
Fresh details on Austin's light-rail plans emerge as officials chase federal cash - Austin Monitor
The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) is launching an environmental review to qualify for federal funding for a light-rail system in Austin.
ATP is considering various decisions, such as shifting train stations, constructing a light-rail bridge, and creating a tree-lined hike-and-bike trail. [ more ]
The electric rail to Las Vegas keeps rolling with new federal funding approved
The high-speed rail project between the Inland Empire and Las Vegas has received additional federal funding, including $2.5 billion in tax-exempt bonds.
The proposed electric passenger train is expected to take more than two hours for the 218-mile trip from Rancho Cucamonga to Las Vegas, with stops in Hesperia and Apple Valley. [ more ]
Red Hook Houses gets $1.3M FEMA grant for Sandy-related repairs * Brooklyn Paper
Red Hook Houses East has received $1.3 million in federal funding for storm-related repairs, more than 13 years after Hurricane Sandy.
The funding is for a renovation and repair job at Building 29, including new mechanical and electrical equipment and restored architectural finishes. [ more ]
Interfaith Medical Center gets $3M in federal funding to renovate aging emergency department * Brooklyn Paper
Photo courtesy of U.S. Rep Hakeem Jeffries Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams The dilapidated Interfaith Medical Center in Crown Heights is getting a big boost, as members of New York's congressional delegation announced an influx of $3 million in federal funding to the battered hospital.
New York Safety Net Hospital Coalition calls on Hochul for support * Brooklyn Paper
The New York Safety Net Hospital Coalition, as well as hospital staff, held a press conference at the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn on Friday, demanding Governor Kathy Hochul improve the Big Apple's outdated Medicaid reimbursement system, and calling for additional funds for safety net hospitals in the FY 2024 budget.
Freight Train Pain: City Will Study Solutions for Frequently Blocked Eastside Railroad Crossings
Anyone who frequents inner southeast Portland is familiar with the persistent-yet unpredictable-freight train bottlenecks near railroad crossings in the area.Union Pacific freight trains rolling into town via the Brooklyn Intermodal Rail Yard cause such notable logjams in Portland's Central Eastside that more than 1,500 people signed a Change.org
Truckers are caught on the front lines of California's EV push
If you live in the US, the stuff you buy-that new dining room table, bag of rice, or pair of pants heading to your home right now-may experience the all-electric future of global transportation before you do.Tens of millions of tons of goods move through California's ports each year, proceeding from ship to port and beyond on hulking semitrucks.
CTA gets $200M in federal funding for new 'L' cars
The CTA is set to begin planning for another set of new "L" cars, after the agency received $200 million in federal funding.The grant from the Federal Transit Administration, announced Friday, will allow the CTA to buy up to 300 new electric train cars to replace aging cars built four decades ago.
Biden urged to consider Build America's impact on affordable housing
A coalition of 24 housing organizations, individual leaders and trade groups, led by the National Housing Conference (NHC), are urging President Joe Biden to exempt affordable housing development and repair from the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Howard Community College in Maryland opened its first family-friendly study space on campus earlier this month.The room is designed to give parenting students a place to study and keep their children safe and (hopefully) occupied.What it includes: The Family Study Room, located in the college's library, has computers, whiteboards, comfy seats, a TV, a DVD player, an interactive touch-screen table, age-appropriate books, games, magazines and more.
SUVs are more popular than ever, but do drivers need all that extra space? | CBC News
While sport-utility vehicles surge in popularity, a new survey sheds light on how often SUV owners actually use all that extra cargo space and towing capacity.SUVs, typically larger and heavier than standard cars, are popular for their rugged, go-anywhere, do-anything capacity.That means they also produce more emissions on average.
$4 million in federal funding to benefit Austin ISD students
AUSTIN, Texas Editor's Note: A previous version of this story mentioned some of the federal money would go towards AISD's program "Gear Up Austin."This money will go to fund projects similar to Gear Up, but won't actually go into that same program.New federal funding for Austin ISD schools aims to help narrow equity gaps in the district.
$4 million in federal funding to benefit AISD students
AUSTIN, Texas New federal funding for Austin ISD schools aims to help narrow equity gaps in the district.District leaders say the funding would help kids at all campuses be better prepared for their careers after graduation.Thinking about what you want to be when you grow up can be daunting, but with this funding secured through a direct appropriation by U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), students can now see these goals as even more attainable.