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Environment
Proposed federal cuts jeopardize Pacific salmon habitat restoration, tribal rights
An internal document from the Office of Management and Budget, reviewed by KUOW, calls for eliminating NOAA’s Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund, as well as national grant programs for species recovery, interjurisdictional fisheries, and habitat conservation and restoration.
Federal funding
Washington state’s libraries face ‘deep and dramatic’ funding cuts as Trump abruptly terminates federal grants
The Trump administration's cuts to grant funding could amount to as much of a third of the State Library’s budget — especially impacting rural and underserved communities.
Education
Oregon among states suing Trump over abrupt halt to pandemic relief aid for schools
“Oregon won’t be bullied, and we’re taking this fight to court to protect every student and teacher who’s been caught in the crossfire of these political games,” Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield said in a written statement Thursday.
Education
Oregon rejects Trump administration’s school funding threat over DEI policies
Top officials in Oregon are refusing to sign off on a demand from the U.S. Department of Education that requires states to abandon policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion if they want to keep receiving federal funding for schools.
Culture
Federal staffing shakeup casts doubt on future of historic Eugene museum
The Shelton-McMurphey Johnson House relies on funding from Institute of Museum and Library Services for an important position. Now, with the entire staff at the federal agency on leave, the museum’s leadership is worried about what it means for their funding.
Federal funding
Oregon Humanities loses half its income as Trump administration cuts National Endowment grant
Nonprofit Oregon Humanities loses half its income as Trump administration cuts National Endowment for the Humanities grants.
Health
Oregon’s health services impacted by nearly $120M in federal cuts to COVID-era grants
The Oregon Health Authority said the Trump administration has canceled roughly $117 million in COVID-era grants.
Federal funding
UO’s Museum of Natural and Cultural History faces uncertainty amid federal funding threats
President Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services threatens funding for the University of Oregon’s Museum of Natural and Cultural History, raising concerns about its ability to serve rural communities.
Richland Lego robotics team hopes state grants won’t be put on hold
Because of Washington state’s budget shortfall, which could be $12 billion, there’s a chance that funding for the Dino Nuggys, a group of young robotics enthusiasts, won’t be included in the next state budget.
Oregon schools to get another record payout from state lands revenue
Oregon’s 197 school districts will get nearly $77 million in additional funding this year from revenues generated from leases and industry permitted on state lands.