Recently, a huge amount of federal money for mental health services was almost cut off. Then, it was put back. This back-and-forth shows a big problem: mental health care is not being treated as important as it should be. The money that was at risk pays for important things. It helps kids and famil
Alaska is facing tough times in 2026. The state's money problems are getting worse because the federal government is cutting funds for important things like schools, healthcare, and food help. Governor Mike Dunleavy is not helping. He wants to give big money to people from the Permanent Fund instead
In a shocking turn of events, a charity boss in Los Angeles has been caught with his hand in the cookie jar. Alexander Soofer, the 42-year-old executive director of Abundant Blessings, was arrested for allegedly misusing taxpayer money meant to help the homeless. Instead of providing proper meals an
Money from the federal government is coming to Illinois to help out with some important projects. One of these is a new admin building for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. This is big news for the community, as it will provide a central place for government work. The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nati
Texas is rolling out a new education program called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts. This program, which starts in the 2026-27 school year, is like a voucher system. It lets parents use state money for private school or homeschooling. The Texas Educational Agency is holding meetings to explain
Chesapeake is getting a major upgrade for its career center. A huge $20 million grant from the state is going towards building a new, modern facility. This is a big deal because the current one has been around since 1967. It's old and needs a serious update. The new center, called the Career Academ
The Trump administration has put an end to federal funding for research projects that use tissue from aborted fetuses. This decision was announced by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and took effect right away. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will no longer use its funds for
A company called ZBD has just raised a huge amount of money. They got $40 million to build better ways to pay in video games. This money will help them grow and improve their services. ZBD is all about making payments easier for game developers. They want to let gamers send money to each other, ear
Banks in the euro area might struggle to get money from markets, especially in dollars and other foreign currencies, if global tensions keep rising. This warning came from the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) on a Thursday. Recently, things got tense between Europe and the U. S. over President T
The Trump administration has set its sights on examining federal funds distributed to over a dozen states governed by Democrats. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to scrutinize federal spending, particularly in states that did not support President Trump in the 2024 election. The Office
