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Judge open to halting Trump freeze on federal grant funds
A federal judge said Wednesday he intends to halt the Trump administration from freezing federal grant funding.
Second federal judge seems to be prepared to block Trump spending pause
A second federal judge appears ready to issue an order blocking the Trump administration from freezing funding on grant and loan programs, despite a move by the Office of Management and Budget to rescind a controversial memo Wednesday just before the hearing.
Attorneys general to make announcement in response to Trump funding freeze
A memo issued by the Office of Management and Budget directs federal agencies to pause “all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance” while
What Happens to SNAP Benefits After Judge Pauses Trump's Federal Funding Freeze
President Donald Trump has ordered a freeze on all federal assistance loans and grants, and there has been considerable confusion over what exactly is being targeted by the wide-ranging move. A memorandum issued by the Office of Management and Budget ordered federal agencies "to identify and review all federal financial assistance programs and supporting activities consistent with the President's policies and requirements.
Trump’s Funding Freeze Was So Disastrous He’s Already Walking It Back
Donald Trump’s administration has rescinded its calamitous freeze on federal grants and loans. In a brief memo Wednesday, the Office for Management and Budget announced that it would be withdrawing its order to pause funding for review.
Judge issues temporary stay on Trump's federal funding freeze
A federal judge issued a temporary stay on President Donald Trump's executive order directing the Office of Management and Budget to pause federal grants and loans.
Help the helpers: Rhode Island needs its nonprofits, and R.I. nonprofits need support amid chaos and uncertainty
While the memo from the Trump administration to freeze federal funds has been rescinded, the actions and intent have not, writes the president and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island.
'So clearly unlawful': RI AG joins suit against Trump's federal spending freeze. What to know.
The group of Democratic attorneys general argued that freezing spending authorized by Congress to conduct an ideological ...
RI congressional delegation asks Trump admin to release funds for Washington Bridge, local projects
A new letter from Rhode Island's congressional delegates to the federal Office of Management and Budget asks the office to ...
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Attorney General Neronha co-leads lawsuit to keep funding for states after OMB issues new policy
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha provides an update on the sale of Narragansett Electric, Monday, May 23, 2022. (WLNE file image) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Attorney General Peter Neronha ...
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Lawmakers seek answers on stalled Washington Bridge funding
Over the weekend, a letter from Rhode Island's Congressional Delegation to the Federal Office of Management and Budget said, "we are alarmed that the Administration is blocking the release ...
Trump offers buyout to all federal workers. How many are there in Rhode Island?
President Trump announced Tuesday that federal workers can accept a buyout to resign. How many government employees are in ...
McKee's $14.2B budget proposal includes fee on electric vehicles, revenue from truck tolls
(WJAR) — Governor Dan McKee is set to release his budget proposal for FY2026 on Thursday. Observers are waiting to see if it will include tax increases. This is the first year since the pandemic ...
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McKee Proposes Tax Increases and Larger Budget
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has unveiled his Fiscal Year 2026 budget with a spending level of $14.2 billion, and it is ...