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Which federal programs will first be impacted in a government shutdown

Monday, September 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Much of the government is getting close to shutting down Oct. 1 as Congress struggles to pass a stopgap funding deal -- and on Monday, with just five days to go, many federal workers and agencies were bracing for impact.The House and... Read More.

How corporate America is slashing DEI workers amid backlash to diversity programs

Friday, July 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Years after the death of George Floyd shined a spotlight on societal inequities, diversity professionals say some companies are turning their backs on the progress that's been made to address them.Madison Butler is one of the many diversity, equity, and inclusion... Read More.

Supreme Court sets new limits on affirmative action programs in landmark ruling

Thursday, June 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday set new limits on affirmative action programs in cases involving whether public and private colleges and universities can continue to use race as one factor among many in student admissions.The court held, in a 6-3 opinion written... Read More.

Guaranteed income programs are growing nationwide — here’s where they’re popping up

Wednesday, June 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Guaranteed income experiments are popping up or expanding around the country, offering no-strings-attached temporary cash payments to low-income residents.Some governmental programs limit what recipients can or cannot pay for with their assistance. Guaranteed income programs select certain groups impacted by income... Read More.

Some Black farmers worry they could be left out of federal debt relief programs

Tuesday, May 2 by ABC News

(KEYSVILLE, Ga.) -- For nearly three decades, Lucious Abrams says he has gotten letters from the United States Department of Agriculture promising to wipe out his debt --but for him and other Black farmers in the country, receiving relief from the federal government has been... Read More.

After-school programs for homeless NYC youth push to make a difference

Friday, April 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As New York City deals with an increase in its unhoused population, advocates for children say they fear kids who are in families experiencing homelessness are being left behind.David Giffen, the executive director for the nonprofit group the Coalition for the... Read More.

Partnership Agreement for Addressing Homelessness and Behavioral Health Challenges and Launch of SCOUT and Office of Neighborhood Programs

Tuesday, February 21 by Marcee Maylin

The Office of Neighborhoods (OON), a collaboration between Snohomish County Human Services and the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), was paused in June 2022 due to law enforcement staffing shortages.In response, Human Services developed a new program, called Snohomish County Outreach Team (SCOUT), to... Read More.

Military suicide rate drops as mental health programs are pushed by leaders

Saturday, October 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Despite a gradual upward trend in military suicides over the last decade, 2021 saw a more than 15% decrease for active duty service members, according to a new Defense Department report."For the active component there was over a 15% decrease in the... Read More.

Mark Knopfler voices support for initiative aiding music-mentoring programs

Thursday, October 6 by ABC News

Ex-Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler is one of the well-known musicians who are sharing their support for a new initiative to raise awareness and funds for music-mentoring programs, particularly for schools attended by students from lower-income backgrounds.The initiative, dubbed the

School lunch programs brace for higher costs, supply issues, less funding, staff shortages

Sunday, August 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Back to school means back-to-school lunches, but this year they're costing more with food prices increasing nationwide.Pandemic relief funds that ensured free meals for all kids ran out in June and school nutritionists are blaming higher costs on inflation, supply chain... Read More.

School lunch programs brace for higher costs, supply issues, less, funding, staff shortages

Saturday, August 20 by ABC News

Without abortion, pregnancy aid programs face surge in demand

Saturday, June 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Supreme Court’s landmark decision overturning Roe v. Wade has set the stage for a major test of public and private pregnancy support programs that abortion rights opponents have touted for decades.“This is not the moment to celebrate. I'm not celebrating,” said... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: programs

Which federal programs will first be impacted in a government shutdown

How corporate America is slashing DEI workers amid backlash to diversity programs

Supreme Court sets new limits on affirmative action programs in landmark ruling

Guaranteed income programs are growing nationwide — here’s where they’re popping up

Some Black farmers worry they could be left out of federal debt relief programs

After-school programs for homeless NYC youth push to make a difference

Partnership Agreement for Addressing Homelessness and Behavioral Health Challenges and Launch of SCOUT and Office of Neighborhood Programs

Military suicide rate drops as mental health programs are pushed by leaders

Mark Knopfler voices support for initiative aiding music-mentoring programs

School lunch programs brace for higher costs, supply issues, less funding, staff shortages

School lunch programs brace for higher costs, supply issues, less, funding, staff shortages

Without abortion, pregnancy aid programs face surge in demand

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