funding – Audilous

Zora’s House Closes Cafe and Cuts Staff Amid Funding Challenges

Thursday, November 6 by Lyle F

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Zora’s House, a nonprofit organization in Columbus that provides resources for women of color, announced Tuesday it will close its cafe and reduce staff, citing changing funding priorities and a shifting political climate. The Purple Door Cafe, located at 1393 N. Fourth... Read More.

Nevada Issues Partial SNAP Benefits to Nearly 200,000 Households After Federal Funding Delay

Wednesday, November 5 by Nick Bonsanto

Almost 200,000 Nevada households received partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Wednesday after a federal funding lapse delayed payments nationwide. The Nevada Division of Social Services transmitted $29 million to more than 196,000 eligible households, following updated guidance from the U.S. Department... Read More.

GLPI Signals Limited Funding for Ballys Resort Project on Former Tropicana Las Vegas Site

Sunday, November 2 by Nick Bonsanto

Gaming & Leisure Properties Inc. (GLPI), which owns the 35-acre parcel of land at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip where the Tropicana once stood, has signaled it will not provide full construction financing for the proposed Bally’s Corp. resort project on... Read More.

Nevada SNAP Faces Funding Threat as Federal Shutdown Blocks State Aid

Tuesday, October 28 by Nick Bonsanto

Summary of Nevada SNAP Funding Crisis Amid Federal Shutdown Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Nevada’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which aids nearly half-a-million residents, is at risk of running out of funds. Federal rules prevent the state from directly funding SNAP, leaving... Read More.

Final Funding Now In Place For Las Vegas Athletics Ballpark Construction

Friday, August 22 by Nick Bonsanto

The construction of the Athletics' new ballpark in Las Vegas is making significant progress, with the cost estimated to reach at least $2 billion. Team owner John Fisher and his family have secured the necessary funding to cover costs beyond the $380 million cap... Read More.

Ohio Lottery Boosts Education Funding with $1.447 Billion Contribution for 2025

Wednesday, July 23 by Lyle F

CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio lottery players might find some consolation in knowing their ticket purchases are benefiting education in the Buckeye State. The Ohio Lottery announced a $1.447 billion contribution to the Lottery Profits Education Fund for fiscal year 2025, supporting K-12, vocational, and... Read More.

Nevada Schools Face Funding Crisis as Federal Support is Withheld

Saturday, July 12 by Nick Bonsanto

The recent decision by the U.S. Department of Education to withhold over $60 million in federal funding for Nevada schools has raised significant concerns. This funding is crucial for programs such as after-school activities, English language learning, professional development, and migrant education. The delay,... Read More.

Controversy Erupts Over Trump Administrations Restructuring of Nevada Broadband Funding

Sunday, June 8 by Nick Bonsanto

The Trump administration's decision to rescind and restructure the funding allocated to Nevada for high-speed internet projects has sparked significant controversy. Under the original framework of the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, established by the Biden administration's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,... Read More.

Nevada Boosts Education Funding with Teacher Pay Raises and Increased Per-Pupil Budget

Saturday, May 31 by Nick Bonsanto

Governor Joe Lombardo of Nevada signed a bill funding K-12 education after the Legislature passed a complementary bill providing pay raises for charter school teachers. This move ensures equitable pay across public school teachers in the state. Senate Bill 500, covering public and charter... Read More.

Nevada Governor Signs Laws Extending Taxes for Police and Road Funding in Clark County

Friday, May 23 by Nick Bonsanto

Governor Joe Lombardo of Nevada has signed two key tax extensions into law, targeting revenue for police salaries and road infrastructure in Clark County. The legislation, Assembly Bill 530 and Senate Bill 541, allows local governments to maintain existing taxes that fund transportation and... Read More.

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