Cochise County Supervisors authorize a $293 million budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year
Kochise County Special Meeting Summary The Kochise County Board of Supervisors met on July 8, 2025, in a special session to discuss significant budgetary matters impacting the community. This meeting, held in the Melody Lane hearing room, was accessible to the public both in-person and online via Microsoft Teams, enhancing transparency and community participation. A […]
Tennessee legislators seek state funding for probation program following budget reductions
Tennessee Lawmakers Push for Community Corrections Funding Two Republican legislators are working hard to negotiate with the Department of Amendments to release funds aimed at revitalizing a centralized probation program that has faced a 15% funding cut. Senator Richard Briggs from Knoxville and Ed Jackson from Jackson are urging the Department of Corrections to tap […]
Severe budget reductions: Advocates criticize the impact of Trump’s tax law on Latino communities
Impact of Recent Legislation on Latino Communities WASHINGTON – Recent tax and spending cuts signed into law by President Donald Trump will significantly affect Latinos and communities facing environmental challenges, according to comments made during a virtual press conference by Democrats and advocates. The President’s Domestic Policy Agenda Legislation was passed by Congressional Republicans without […]
Leading NPR Editor to Depart Due to Federal Budget Reductions
Edith Chapin to Depart NPR Later This Year Edith Chapin, who has been the editor-in-chief and acting Chief Content Officer at National Public Radio (NPR), has announced her intention to step away from the organization later this year. In a press release issued on Tuesday, NPR acknowledged Chapin’s significant contributions during her tenure, which has […]
Government budget cuts leave Los Angeles County’s health system in turmoil
The healthcare system in Los Angeles County, catering largely to the area’s low-income residents, is grappling with a financial crisis. This situation has come about due to cutbacks from the federal government and a Republican-led Congress, both looking to shrink government size significantly. Recently, Trump’s “Big Beautiful Building” plan, approved earlier this month, is projected […]
‘Woke, Weaponized, Wasteful’ – Alabama’s Republican Congress members approve Trump’s $9 billion budget reduction plan
All Republican members from Alabama’s delegation in the US House backed the final approval of President Donald Trump’s rescue package. This package formalized certain cuts from the Government Efficiency Office (DOGE) and was passed by the House with a narrow vote of 216-213 on Friday. The day before, Senators Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville […]
Alabama’s SNAP program is facing upcoming federal budget cuts and potential limits on what can be bought.
Alabama’s SNAP Program Faces Changes About one in five residents in Alabama benefits from the Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), previously known as “Food Stamps.” According to the US Department of Agriculture, more than 350,000 low-income households receive an average of $192 per person through this program, which can be spent only on certain eligible […]
While your senators discuss budget cuts, remember what your taxes have funded in public broadcasting.
Taxpayer support for National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) might be at risk after recent developments in a recovery package proposed by Senate President Donald Trump on Tuesday night. The Senate passed the measure with a narrow 51-50 vote, featuring Vice President JD Vance casting the deciding vote. The specifics of how […]
Arizona farmers support Trump’s budget proposal, but emphasize that the farm bill is needed now.
Yuma, Arizona – Immigration Package Sparks Interest from Farmers President Trump’s proposed budget bill, recognized as one of the most stringent immigration packages in recent times, has caught the eye of the agricultural sector. Farmers nationwide have expressed their concerns about labor shortages, which many attribute to the rise in deportations and restricted access to […]
7 Things: Britt urges togetherness as Democrats react to Texas floods; Tuberville wants ICE released; NASA budget cuts; and more …
7 Things to Know This Week 7. Former White House physician Kevin O’Connor invoked the Fifth Amendment during a House Oversight Committee interview. This investigation looks at claims that he may have concealed information about former President Joe Biden’s mental and physical health. Naturally, this raises questions about the implications of his actions. 6. In […]