DeKalb County receives $18 million grant for a new Career Technology Center
DeKalb County schools are set to receive an $18 million grant from the state, a development highlighted during the School Board meeting on August 21. Principal Wayne Lyles expressed delight at this funding for the creation of a new Career Technology Center. “Director Eric McKee informed us that the DeKalb County Schools Career Tech Center […]
Law firm that billed L.A. for a homeless case is seeking an additional $5 million for its efforts
Los Angeles Increases Legal Funding for Homeless Program A significant law firm, known for its work in safeguarding Los Angeles’s homeless program, is set to expand its contracts by $5 million. City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto has requested that the city council raise the contract with Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP to $5.9 million, a […]
Boat Builders expand their shipbuilding activities in Alabama with a $7.8 million project.
Master Boat Builders Inc., a vessel and workboat manufacturer, has announced a significant investment of $7.8 million aimed at modernizing and expanding its shipbuilding operations in Mobile County. This project includes the addition of a new fabrication shop and a floating dry dock. According to the Mobile Chamber, the expansion has led to the creation […]
USDA allocates $89 million, primarily in loans, to enhance utilities in rural Tennessee
On August 18, 2025, the US Department of Agriculture revealed an investment of $89 million aimed at supporting rural communities in Tennessee through enhanced utility services and infrastructure improvements. These funds primarily consist of loans. Duck River Electric Membership Corporation, located in Shelbyville, stands out as a key player in this investment, receiving the bulk […]
Alabama deals with a $35 million SNAP budget shortfall as lawmakers look at potential cuts.
This year’s federal budget has made a significant change regarding SNAP, reducing the federal government’s contribution to administrative costs from 50% to 25% starting in the latter half of 2026. According to recent figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, over 735,000 people in Alabama rely on SNAP, with benefits averaging less than $200 per […]
Petition in Favor of Illegal Trucker Charged with Killing 3 Reaches Over 2 Million Signatures
Petition Gathering Millions of Signatures for Florida Truck Driver A petition urging leniency for an undocumented Indian truck driver involved in a fatal crash in Florida has garnered 2.2 million signatures, according to a report by The New York Post. The petition, initiated by Manisha Kaushal and endorsed by a group called “Group Punjab Youth,” […]
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Gives $6 Million in Grants to Support Higher Education in Maricopa County
Phoenix – August 22, 2025 The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust has unexpectedly granted $6 million across six major universities in Arizona. This funding aims to bolster the higher education mission within Maricopa County. Each of these universities—Arizona State University, Clayton University, Grand Canyon University, Maricopa Community Colleges, Northern Arizona University, and University of Arizona—will […]
Arizona Arts Commission Distributes $2.5 Million in Grants Across the State, Including More Than $42,000 for Cochise County
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Supreme Court allows Trump to halt $783 million in NIH research funding
Supreme Court Lifts Lower Court Ruling on NIH Grants WASHINGTON – On Thursday, the Supreme Court overruled a decision from a lower court, enabling the Trump administration to cut hundreds of millions in funding at the National Institute of Health, which focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. The ruling was close, with a 5-4 […]
Embracing Liberalism: Silicon Valley’s $4 Million Substack Initiative
New Liberal Media Startup “Discussion” Launches A new liberal media outlet called “Discussion” made its debut on Monday, positioning itself as a contemporary platform for liberal ideas, backed by both technology and philanthropic support. Founded by former Atlantic writer Jerusalem Demsas, the outlet aims to present a positive, data-informed case for liberalism while also fostering […]