An executive order by President Trump jeopardizes a secured federal grant of over $14.3 million for Santa Cruz to install electric vehicle charging stations across the region. The order notably pauses funding appropriated through the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which directly affects ongoing projects. City officials are currently assessing the implications of this executive order, while U.S. Reps. Lofgren and Panetta express concerns over the legality of the President withholding Congress-approved funds.
"The President does not have the authority to impound funds that Congress has appropriated - it is entirely critical for the city and its plans."
"Trump's executive order could end up pulling the plug on those plans for electric vehicle charging stations in Santa Cruz."
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