BOSTON – Community organizations serving some of the state’s neediest residents, as well as housing and mental health care providers, say they are still waiting to receive their state funding promised months ago in the fiscal 2024 budget. While the Legislature voted in October to restore millions of dollars that Gov. Maura Healey vetoed, leaders
Challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to impact the arts, said Evie Craig, whose organization was forced to relocate because of an unexpected revenue drop caused by the global health crisis. A recently announced $100,000 in American Rescue Plan grant funding from the Entertainment Industry Grant Program administered by the State of Missouri Department of
A group to help the Palmerton Area Library generate funds plans to meet in the spring. Several representatives from the library spoke to the building’s renovation project, as well as fundraising strategies, at the Palmerton Chamber of Commerce luncheon Wednesday at Papa Al’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. Library director Christine DeSousa briefly touched on the
The Ohio Department of Development announced $21.6 million in funding to 29 communities to improve housing and provide homeownership and rental assistance for low- and moderate-income families. Sandusky County will receive a $1.35 million grant to rehabilitate 12 owner-occupied homes, repair 19 owner-occupied homes and include a fair-housing component. The county will partner with the
Along with working to offer the certificate program, the funds will help give access to humanities-based teaching and learning, and empower students and community members to impact their hometowns in ethical and equitable ways. “Our team is so excited to have received this grant as it affirms the centrality of the humanities to our psychological
In a new twist in the abortion access fight, congressional Republicans are trying to block a Biden administration spending rule that they say will cut off millions of dollars to anti-abortion counseling centers By AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press January 13, 2024, 12:31 AM ET • 4 min read WASHINGTON — In a new twist to
FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho — The attorney representing Chad Daybell has filed to withdraw from the upcoming murder case Friday. According to court documents obtained by KSL, John Prior, Daybell’s attorney, says his client has been declared indigent by the court and can no longer afford his services. “Mr. Daybell does not have the ability to pay
MEDFORD, Ore. — Oasis of the Rogue Valley and OnTrack Rogue Valley were awarded $3.7 million dollars in Measure 110 funding to create emergency housing for pregnant women and mothers. The downtown Oasis facility was bought with Measure 110 funding and there were apartments behind the main building. OnTrack helps manage the housing facility. “The
A local organization raises almost $1,000 in just a few days to help homeless pets. Angel Fund OKC used the money to purchase new dog crates for the Homeless Alliance’s Day shelter. “We really are ready to just kind of step up to the plate to do what we can to make sure our neighbors
BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. A legislator brought back a proposal to repeal the part of Idaho’s Constitution that prohibits state funds from going to religious institutions. Rep. Elaine Price, R-Coeur d’Alene, in House State Affairs on Thursday introduced legislation that would remove a section from the Idaho Constitution that’s