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Sustainable Bus
2 weeks ago
Education

EPA grants awarded in USA for 3,400 clean school buses (92% electric) in 530 districts

3400 clean school buses (92% electric) funded in the USA, supporting EPA's Clean School Bus Rebate Program. [ more ]
Axios
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Trump ally Vought prods Senate GOP to skip funding fight

The move by Republicans to fund the government into 2025 reflects their confidence going into a tough election season. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Business

Current and future chancellor face tough choices after IMF report on UK economy

The UK government faces a 30bn funding gap, challenging future economic decisions. [ more ]
Electronic Frontier Foundation
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Shots Fired: Congressional Letter Questions DHS Funding of ShotSpotter

Cities should reconsider deploying ShotSpotter due to inaccuracies and dangers it poses in communities. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
OMG science

Government to announce 40m package for brain tumour research

Government funding of £40 million towards brain tumour research to enhance treatments and patient care. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Bristol goes live with UK AI supercomputer | Computer Weekly

The University of Bristol's Islamabad-AI supercomputer is part of a national AI research resource funded by the UK government. [ more ]
Sustainable Bus
2 weeks ago
Education

EPA grants awarded in USA for 3,400 clean school buses (92% electric) in 530 districts

3400 clean school buses (92% electric) funded in the USA, supporting EPA's Clean School Bus Rebate Program. [ more ]
Axios
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Trump ally Vought prods Senate GOP to skip funding fight

The move by Republicans to fund the government into 2025 reflects their confidence going into a tough election season. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Business

Current and future chancellor face tough choices after IMF report on UK economy

The UK government faces a 30bn funding gap, challenging future economic decisions. [ more ]
Electronic Frontier Foundation
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Shots Fired: Congressional Letter Questions DHS Funding of ShotSpotter

Cities should reconsider deploying ShotSpotter due to inaccuracies and dangers it poses in communities. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
OMG science

Government to announce 40m package for brain tumour research

Government funding of £40 million towards brain tumour research to enhance treatments and patient care. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Bristol goes live with UK AI supercomputer | Computer Weekly

The University of Bristol's Islamabad-AI supercomputer is part of a national AI research resource funded by the UK government. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Women

National Legal Aid calls for $300m funding increase to keep Australian women safe

More than $300m additional annual government funding is needed for legal aid services related to family violence. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

I want Hammersmith bridge reopened to cars 'sooner rather than later', says Sadiq Khan

Sadiq Khan remains committed to reopening Hammersmith bridge and calls on the government to honor its pledge to fund its repair.
The cost of restoring the bridge has increased to £250 million, with some estimates suggesting it could be closer to £300 million. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Chaos as almost half of parents can't access flagship Tory childcare pledge

Half of parents cannot find nurseries or childminders offering the Tories' free hours pledge.
45% of parents have been unable to find anywhere to send their children which will deliver the new scheme for two-year-olds. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
5 months ago
London

No permanent budget for free school meals in London, Sadiq Khan warns

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced an extension to free school meals until July 2025, but cannot guarantee them indefinitely due to a lack of funding.
Conservative mayoral candidate Susan Hall has pledged to keep the policy going until the cost of living situation improves. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

Readers debate whether BBC TV licence is good value for money as fee set to rise

Readers are divided on whether the BBC license fee is value for money.
Some readers believe the BBC has been forced into its current state due to government funding cuts. [ more ]
Above the Law
6 months ago
Law

Morning Docket: 12.06.23

Texas woman seeks court intervention for abortion due to serious health threat
Judge dismisses Joshua Wright's $108M lawsuit for lack of defamatory statements
Sam Alito's efforts to defund the United States are unsuccessful
Legal challenge awaits Wisconsin's radical anti-union law
Court case questions allowing 401k plans to make politically motivated investment decisions
Professor discusses the history of securities fraud in the US
Mid-sized firms merge with hopes of becoming a part of the Am Law 200 [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Mental health

Australia has resisted treating paedophiles before they harm children. Now that view is changing

Australia may soon start funding programs to help prevent child sexual abuse by treating paedophilia as a mental health problem.
Stop It Now! Australia is the country's only helpline for people sexually attracted to children. [ more ]
POLITICO
6 months ago
Europe politics

Speaker Johnson singed by a blast of conservative fury

New speaker willing to stand up to conservatives, but with limits
Johnson's stance on government funding and border talks causing frustration among GOP [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Public health

HIV testing increased to spot undiagnosed cases

Opt-out HIV testing in A&E departments will be expanded in England to find undiagnosed cases of the virus.
A pilot project in 34 A&Es identified 4,000 people with HIV or hepatitis through routine blood tests.
The government aims to end new cases of HIV in England by 2030. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Government reveals plan for 350 new rough sleeper homes in London

The government is allocating £52m to build homes for rough sleepers in London as part of a national programme.
The funding will also provide support services to help homeless individuals.
The final allocation of homes will be announced early next year. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
6 months ago
Social justice

Social Security Doesn't Make Sense Anymore

Congress approved temporary government funding and averted a shutdown.
Social Security is a lifeline for retirees, but the program is heading towards insolvency by 2033.
Ida May Fuller, the first person to receive Social Security benefits, received over 900 times her investment. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee
6 months ago
California

Smoky air fills Sierra forests near Fresno. Here's why that is a good thing | Opinion

Prescribed fire has become popular in Sierra forests due to increased government funding, favorable weather, new laws, and societal acceptance.
Various government agencies and private organizations have conducted prescribed burns in Sierra forests.
Prescribed fire is seen as beneficial and restorative for the environment and is being used to reduce smoky mountain air. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Public health

What Long-Term Care Looks Like Around the World

Wealthy countries are struggling to afford long-term care for aging populations.
Most countries spend more than the United States through government funding or compulsory insurance.
Middle-class and affluent individuals in many countries can bear a substantial portion of the long-term care costs. [ more ]
Electronic Frontier Foundation
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Reauthorizing Mass Surveillance Shouldn't be Tied to Funding the Government

Section 702, a controversial mass surveillance authority, is set to expire in December unless renewed by Congress.
There is a rushed attempt to tie the renewal of Section 702 to funding the government, which is being opposed by organizations like EFF. [ more ]
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