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Trump Administration Withholds $7B in Education Funding

7/6/2025

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Lawmakers Challenge Funding

Lawmakers and advocates are outraged as the Trump administration withholds nearly $7 billion in K-12 education funds, deeming it illegal. This crucial funding, sanctioned by Congress, is vital for educational programs. Additionally, the recently signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act raises alarms about its potential negative effects on low-income families and their access to higher education.

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Leaders Oppose Tax Cuts

Connecticut leaders are outraged over the "One Big Beautiful Bill," which enshrines permanent tax cuts for the wealthy while slashing vital programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and education funding. Critics fear this will devastate vulnerable communities, raise uninsured rates, and stretch state resources thin, all while restricting federal education aid for low-income students.

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Lawmakers Challenge Funding

Lawmakers and advocates are outraged as the Trump administration withholds nearly $7 billion in K-12 education funds, deeming it illegal. This crucial funding, sanctioned by Congress, is vital for educational programs. Additionally, the recently signed One Big Beautiful Bill Act raises alarms about its potential negative effects on low-income families and their access to higher education.

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