Congress unveils $1.2-trillion plan to avert federal shutdown
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers introduced a $1.2-trillion spending package Thursday that sets the stage for avoiding a partial government shutdown for several key federal agencies this weekend…
Alabama bans government funding of ‘divisive’ DEI programs in schools
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill Wednesday to ban the state and federal funding of diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public schools and…
EU allocates $5B for Ukraine as new U.S. funding remains uncertain
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi (C), European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (R) and President of the European Council Charles Michel pose for a photo in…
Wisconsin voters to decide on GOP-backed election funding measure
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin voters are set to decide next month whether to make it unconstitutional to accept private grant money to help administer state elections,…
EFL clubs say failure of Premier League clubs to reach new funding deal a ‘setback’
The plan for an independent regulator in English football was recommended by a fan-led review in 2022The English Football League says the Premier League's failure…
Premier League clubs fail to reach agreement over EFL funding deal
The plan for an independent regulator in English football was recommended by a fan-led review in 2022A meeting between Premier League clubs on Monday ended…
Aged Care Taskforce rejects tax levy, proposes funding based on personal wealth
A taskforce reviewing funding arrangements for aged care has rejected the idea of a tax levy to cover the sector's costs instead suggesting Australians accessing…
Canada lifting freeze on UNRWA funding after weeks of protests, criticism | Israel War on Gaza News
Montreal, Canada – Canada has announced it is lifting a freeze on funding for the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), after facing fierce…
Malaysian PM urges Anthony Albanese to restore UNRWA funding in Gaza as ‘most effective’ way to help civilians
In short: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim wants Australia to restore funding for the United Nations aid agency in Gaza.He said he raised the issue…
Pro-Palestinian Jewish group wants to see end of US funding for Israel | Israel War on Gaza
NewsFeedJewish Voice for Peace is determined to see a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to US funding for Israel. Since October 7th the group…
Ukraine rationing ammunition. Yet House Republicans take weeks to mull aid
WASHINGTON — Ukrainian drones fly without ammunition. Russian artillery unleash deadly volleys from safe positions beyond the range of Kyiv’s troops. Shortages of ammo and supplies…
Biden signs stopgap bill to avert government shutdown, extend funding deadline
1 of 4 | U.S. President Joe Biden (pictured speaking to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington,…
The cost of Proposition 1: Newsom’s plan to transform California’s mental health system
If approved by voters on Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ballot measure to overhaul the state’s mental health services system and sell bonds to finance more…
Meta says it will stop funding news in Australia, prompting backlash | Social Media News
Canberra blasts Meta’s decision as a ‘dereliction of its commitment to the sustainability’ of the media industry. Facebook parent company Meta has announced that it…
House passes stopgap funding bill to temporarily avert government shutdown
1 of 4 | Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., returns to his office after the House passed a stopgap spending bill to avoid…
California libraries may lose free passes to state parks
As California faces a staggering budget deficit, library card holders may soon lose the ability to check out free passes to more than 200 state…
Johnson gets real about funding leverage as shutdown looms
Johnson stressed to Republicans that he feels optimistic about meeting next week’s deadline for passing the first four bills, which fund the departments of Agriculture,…
Bass, Padilla announce support for homelessness funding bill
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joined U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and local leaders Wednesday to voice support for the reintroduction of a bill that…
Premier League clubs to meet in February about EFL funding deal
In June, MPs said the Premier League must agree on sharing more revenue with clubs down the football pyramid, or risk having a settlement forced…
Which countries are still funding UNRWA amid Israel’s war on Gaza? | Israel War on Gaza News
Philippe Lazzarini, head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), visited Ireland this week following the country’s decision to pledge 20 million euros…