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Recent Examples of state aid
Buffeted by rising costs, declining enrollment and state aid that has not kept pace with inflation, the district started the year with a $51 million budget deficit and is spending down reserves and cutting into programs to close the gap.
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
But scammers have also grabbed millions in state aid, including Cal Grants and institutional awards.
—Edsource, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Scammers stole roughly $8.4 million in federal financial aid and more than $2.7 million in state aid in 2024.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
This week in politics The Missouri House on Tuesday approved an 11th-hour proposal to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in the state, opening a path for Missouri to potentially offer state aid to help pay for new or upgraded stadiums for the teams.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
But scammers have also grabbed millions in state aid, including Cal Grants and institutional awards.
—Edsource, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Scammers stole roughly $8.4 million in federal financial aid and more than $2.7 million in state aid in 2024.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
This week in politics The Missouri House on Tuesday approved an 11th-hour proposal to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in the state, opening a path for Missouri to potentially offer state aid to help pay for new or upgraded stadiums for the teams.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state aid
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In the first half of the year, Tesla suffered from falling revenue as anti-Musk protesters picketed Tesla showrooms to denounce his role in slashing foreign aid and other government spending.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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And even less in foreign aid to Nigeria is projected for FY2025 -- roughly $550 million has been obligated for the year, though the data is incomplete.—
Mariam Khan,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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The outlet also said the plan represents a shift away from long-standing import subsidies toward direct assistance for citizens.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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According to the firm, its robots provide interactive assistance, handling routine inquiries with a warm, human-like presence and expressive body language.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Project 2025 calls for Title I to be delivered to states as block grants, or chunks of money with few restrictions.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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The project is being funded in part by a community development block grant of $355,500 and a grant from KABOOM!—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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While middle-income households may experience modest relief, the majority of benefits will be allocated to those with substantial earnings, investment income, or large estates.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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The ruling left little hope for legal relief for Khan or for any Pakistani citizens who find themselves ensnared in similar situations.—
Rafia Zakaria,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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“State aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state%20aid. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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