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Earmarks Make Comeback: $30 Million for Local Projects

1/27/2026

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Republican leaders have reinstated earmarks, funding thousands of local projects despite prior fiscal-conservative opposition.
Rep. Mike Flood highlighted nearly $30 million for his Nebraska district, arguing earmarks aid bipartisanship.
Some hard-liners, such as Rep. Ralph Norman, expressed disappointment, while others see funding as necessary.
The Senate is considering a $1.3 trillion package that includes these earmarks, and lawmakers are discussing expanding them to cover more areas.

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Story summary

Republican leaders have reinstated earmarks, funding thousands of local projects despite prior fiscal-conservative opposition.
Rep. Mike Flood highlighted nearly $30 million for his Nebraska district, arguing earmarks aid bipartisanship.
Some hard-liners, such as Rep. Ralph Norman, expressed disappointment, while others see funding as necessary.
The Senate is considering a $1.3 trillion package that includes these earmarks, and lawmakers are discussing expanding them to cover more areas.