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States sue over ‘plainly against the law’ Trump $6B education funding pause
Nearly two dozen state AGs and blue state governors sue Trump administration for withholding more than $6 billion in federal funds for several education programs.
States sue to force feds to release $7 billion in education funding
The lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of violating the Constitution and exceeding its authority by ignoring Congress’ spending decisions.
23 states, including Mass. and R.I., sue over Trump’s freeze on education funding
More than $100 million in education funding was withheld from Massachusetts on July 1, while $29 million was withheld from Rhode Island. More than $50 million was held back from Connecticut, and more than $25 million was withheld each from Vermont,
States sue Trump administration over $6 billion+ education funding pause
About two dozen state attorneys general and Democratic governors sued the Trump administration on Monday for withholding more than $6 billion in federal funds for several education programs nationwide.
24 states sue Trump admin to unfreeze more than $6 billion in education grants
The lawsuit comes two weeks after the Trump administration first notified states it was withholding previously approved funds for migrant education, before- and after- school programs and more.
Democratic states sue Trump administration over $6 billion in frozen education funds
The states lost out on billions in funding for after-school and summer programs, teacher training and other initiatives.
More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer funding
More than 20 states sued President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday over billions of dollars in frozen education funding for after-school care, summer programs and more.
Arizona joins 24 states suing Trump over $6.8 billion education funding freeze
Arizona and nearly two dozen other states are taking the Trump administration to court over its decision to freeze more than $6.8 billion in public education funds, which they warn will cause schools across the country to lay off teachers and shut down critical programs.
Two Dozen States Sue Trump Over $6.8 Billion School Funding Freeze
The Trump administration violated the U.S. Constitution when it withheld billions from schools in early July, the lawsuit alleges.
Malik Beasley Is Being Sued By His Barber, Dentist, And Former Sports Agency
After a breakout season, Malik Beasley’s career faces collapse amid lawsuits, debt, and federal investigation.
Florida lawmakers denied ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ access sue DeSantis
Five state Democratic lawmakers, who were denied entry to Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” earlier this month, sued Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) on Thursday, arguing he didn’t ...
NBA free agent Malik Beasley sued by former agency along with being under gambling investigation
NBA free agent Malik Beasley, who is under a federal investigation regarding gambling allegations, is the defendant in a ...
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Mike Bianchi: If Florida, FSU and UCF are going to pay athletes with public funds, then show receipts!
The principle here isn’t complicated. The salaries of coaches are public. And university presidents. And tenured professors. And custodians. Even your local high school teacher salaries can be found ...
What comes next for South Seas Resort redevelopment in Lee County after Hurricane Ian?
Hearing scheduled on Southwest Florida's massive $1B redevelopment of South Seas that includes two hotels, multi-family housing, taller buildings.
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Trump Opens "Alligator Alcatraz" Immigrant Detainment Facility in Florida Everglades
A federal court ruled that California's ban on private prisons and detention centers like San Diego's Otay Mesa Detention ...
Supreme Court keeps hold on Florida immigration law aimed at people in the US illegally
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to allow Florida to enforce an immigration law making it a crime for ...
NBA's Malik Beasley sued for $2.25M by sports agency for breach of contract, alleged unpaid loan amid federal gambling probe
Hazan Sports claims that it has has seen "little more than drips and drabs of sporadic payments" in its efforts to recoup a ...
Environmentalists sue to stop opening of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in Everglades
Florida officials have said the facility, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz” by Republicans, will open early next week and hold ...
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Fired Florida state parks whistleblower sues state agency for retaliation
Former Florida Department of Environmental Protection employee James Gaddis claims he was told to keep plans secret. Fired Florida state parks whistleblower sues state agency for retaliation ...
Florida lawmakers who were denied access to 'Alligator Alcatraz' sue Gov. DeSantis
Five state lawmakers who were denied access to a new immigration detention center built by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration in the Florida Everglades have sued the governor, arguing that he ...