EVANSVILLE — The Tri-State Food Bank has been hit hard by recent cuts at the federal level that eliminated a grant that helped disadvantaged farmers and local communities. The Tri-State Food Bank received a $1.1 million grant in 2024 through the United States Department of Agriculture Local Food Purchase Assistance program. It was the largest
President Donald Trump’s efforts to curb federal spending have hit the Department of Agriculture, which has cut over $1 billion in funding aimed at helping schools and food banks purchase from local farmers. States recently learned about the cuts, which will cut funding for the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS) and the
As part of an annual report on the wellbeing of children in the state, the Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP) is emphasizing the need for stronger investments into childcare. On Wednesday, the League released its 2024 Kids Count in Michigan data profile, looking at data from 2017 to 2022 or 2023 and taking stock
Grace Bellinghausen The Times Few issues affect every resident of Nebraska more directly than property taxes. Although not the most popular topic, property taxes are vital for funding essential services like K-12 education. Grace Belling-hausen Recently, Nebraska senators and the public have aligned with Gov. Jim Pillen on the necessity of reducing property taxes by