Houston YMCA Cutting Staff After Trump Funding Blow
The YMCA of Greater Houston announced last week it will cut 2.7 percent of its workforce across 160 locations in Texas due to federal funding cuts, The Houston Chronicle reported Friday. This comes as Harris County’s Alief Family YMCA, which primarily served refugees through its New American Initiative, will close on May 30 following President […]
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US National Parks Group Issues Update for 2025 Amid Funding Cuts
As warmer months bring a surge in visitors to America’s national parks, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is warning that the 2025 season may be shaped by staff shortages, closures, and increased safety risks, all linked to significant budget reductions. A blog post published by the independent non-profit organization warns that recent budget decisions […]
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Chuck Schumer Deals Critical Blow to House Republicans in Funding Bill
By Gabe Whisnant is a Breaking News Editor at Newsweek based in North Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily publications in North and South Carolina. As an executive editor, Gabe led award-winning coverage of Charleston church shooter Dylan Roof’s capture in 2015, along with coverage of the Alex Murdaugh double murder […]
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House Republicans Unveil Last-Minute Stopgap Funding Bill to Avert Shutdown
House Republicans introduced a new spending bill on Saturday, known as a continuing resolution (CR), that includes some cuts to funding for police and law enforcement programs, including completely eliminating funding for Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, proposed a stopgap funding bill to maintain current federal spending levels […]
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