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Recent Examples of state aid
Rothman spent his time as president lobbying Republican legislators to increase state aid for the system in the face of federal cuts, navigating free speech issues surrounding pro-Palestinian protests, and grappling with declining enrollment that has forced eight branch campuses to close.
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ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Low-cost clinic services are offered for Illinois residents that receive Social Security, unemployment, or state aid.
—Audrina Sinclair, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Those who qualify for a hardship deferment include people receiving certain types of federal or state aid and anyone volunteering in the Peace Corps, Kantrowitz said.
—Kamaron McNair,annie Nova, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
The European Commission is considering relaxing carbon-permit supply rules and allowing more state aid as part of an emergency plan to cut spiking power prices, according to people familiar with the plans.
—Lili Pike, Bloomberg, 13 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Low-cost clinic services are offered for Illinois residents that receive Social Security, unemployment, or state aid.
—Audrina Sinclair, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Those who qualify for a hardship deferment include people receiving certain types of federal or state aid and anyone volunteering in the Peace Corps, Kantrowitz said.
—Kamaron McNair,annie Nova, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
The European Commission is considering relaxing carbon-permit supply rules and allowing more state aid as part of an emergency plan to cut spiking power prices, according to people familiar with the plans.
—Lili Pike, Bloomberg, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state aid
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The witnesses said the crowd accused the foreign aid group operating there of lying about Ebola.—
Gerald Imray,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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The witnesses said the crowd accused the foreign aid group operating there of lying about Ebola.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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The Orange County Workforce and Economic Development Board encouraged small business owners impacted by the incident to submit an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan worksheet to determine eligibility for potential assistance programs.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Many skilled trade schools recognize that service members are well-suited for careers in the trades and actively work to support their transition by offering enrollment assistance and educational funding.—
Rose Van Alstine,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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Under pressure from the Office of the Legislative Auditor, the Minnesota Department of Human Services declined to continue backing the two programs with a federal mental health block grant without first opening contracting opportunities to other providers through a competitive application process.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2026
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Every block grant, procurement cycle and appropriations process is an opportunity to put that north star to work, yet most governments are leaving it on the table.—
Caroline Whistler,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The big surprise was sophomore Troy Sibolboro throwing three scoreless innings of relief, including a strikeout of the hot-hitting James Tronstein.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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The final score was deceiving because the Rockies scored five runs in the ninth off infielder Miguel Rojas, who was pitching in relief to save wear and tear on the Dodgers’ bullpen.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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“State aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state%20aid. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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