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Trump Administration Cuts Climate Funding, Threatens Local Growth
10/8/2025
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- The Trump administration plans to cut climate-pollution funding in Texas and Louisiana, including Cypress in House Speaker Mike Johnson's district.
- The Energy Department is reviewing cuts to energy projects, including two $50 million grants for direct air capture hubs.
- Project Cypress is at risk. Companies have not received funding updates. Local leaders warn of harm to growth.
