July 12, 2025

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Funds

Funds coming to Homeless Services of Aroostook aren’t enough to ease concerns

Presque Isle, Maine (WAGM) – Recently passed bill, LD698, will provide funds to shelters across the state of Maine, including the Homeless Service of Aroostook. $4.473 million will be split up between shelters in Maine for a one-time payment this year. But this was not how the bill was originally written or proposed. The original

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Funds

After vetoes, Gov. DeSantis signs $115B state budget in Florida

One day before the start of the fiscal year, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a roughly $115 billion budget into law, after vetoing nearly $600 million in spending. The spending plan is about $3 billion less than the current year, and comes after a protracted negotiation between the House and Senate over tax cuts that delayed

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Funds

Browns stadium will be funded by unclaimed funds after budget vote

Browns fans react to news of new stadium, move to Brook Park Fans gave their reactions after team owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam announced the Cleveland Browns are moving to Brook Park to build a new dome stadium. Northeast Ohioans could be days away from knowing whether the Cleveland Browns will move their home games

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Crypto

Cryptocurrency kiosks are a favorite of scammers, and may be regulated in RI

Here’s how to ensure your crypto stays safe and secure From NFT rug pulls to terrorist financing, here’s the scams you should watch out for — and what to do if you’re a victim of a crypto crime. Andrea Kramar and Hye-Su Jun, USA TODAY Rhode Island lawmakers are considering legislation to regulate cryptocurrency kiosks

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Investors

Uncertainty may scare away housing investors, Ed Augustus Jr. says

Sam Drysdale  |  State House News Service BOSTON — State government leaders in Massachusetts are trying to instigate a building boom to address a housing shortage marked by high rents and sale prices, but a top housing official is now warning that headwinds from Washington could threaten their efforts. “The equity that’s often needed to

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