How could Trump's funding freeze have affected Massachusetts?
President Donald Trump's budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than a day after Massachusetts and other states sued and a federal judge intervened.
Mass. is suing over federal funding freeze as Medicaid system appears to be down
A judge temporarily blocked the freeze, which the White House says doesn't affect individuals, but federal payment portals are glitching.
Massachusetts scrambles to understand, react to federal funding freeze
Federal aid is a major source of revenue for states. According to Pew Charitable Trusts, federal grants represented 36.4% of total revenue for state governments in fiscal year 2022.
Federal judge halts Trump’s federal funding freeze as panic persists in Massachusetts
Attorney General Andrea Campbell and prosecutors from other states planned to sue President Donald Trump after his administration issued a directive to pause the distribution of federal funding.
Mass. AG Campbell sues Trump over ‘unconstitutional’ federal funding freeze
The funding freeze "violates the separation of powers," Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell said, as a colleague from California called it "arbitrary and capricious."
Food Stamps, Medicare and Medicaid: What to Know About Trump's Funding Freeze
Social Security benefits, Medicare benefits and food stamps won’t be affected, the White House press secretary said Tuesday. But she dodged questions about other programs.
Judge blocks Trump's funding freeze after Mass. joins in lawsuit
Massachusetts is joining in legal action as President Trump's administration begins a review of spending that could freeze ...
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'Fight far from over' on federal funds, state lawmaker Trahan says
Reacting to reports that President Trump rescinded his federal funds freeze order, Congresswoman Lori Trahan warned "the ...
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Anxiety, fear ramp up among Worcester's immigrants over ICE raids
Worcester's immigrants are anxious amid reports of President Trump’s administration authorizing raids of undocumented ...
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Federal funding freeze reported to be rescinded as Berkshire leaders voice concern over residents ‘keeping the heat on’
The action may spark organizations to reach out to individual donors in order to lessen their reliance on government monies.
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Karoline Leavitt Gives Simple Answer To Reporter Asking How Many Illegal Immigrants Have ‘Criminal Record’
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told ABC News chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce Tuesday that every ...
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Springfield public schools getting $10 million to electrify its bus fleet
As states and local governments grapple with a federal grant freeze, Springfield, Massachusetts, is still hoping to put ...