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Recent Examples of state aid
But while that is true, Iowa's annual boost for school funding hasn't outpaced the rate of inflation since 2020, and educators have grown increasingly vocal in saying state aid hasn't kept up with their expenses.
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Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 24 Feb. 2026
While working for the state, Westra had signed the first pledge of state aid benefiting construction of the company’s $550 million, 650-employee food production plant in northern Sioux Falls.
—Joshua Haiar, States Newsroom, 19 Feb. 2026
Critics claim that when students receive scholarships or state aid to attend private schools, this influx of money robs public schools.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
To accept state aid, microschools must be accredited by an organization recognized by the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission or an accreditor recognized by the Texas Education Agency.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
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Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 24 Feb. 2026
While working for the state, Westra had signed the first pledge of state aid benefiting construction of the company’s $550 million, 650-employee food production plant in northern Sioux Falls.
—Joshua Haiar, States Newsroom, 19 Feb. 2026
Critics claim that when students receive scholarships or state aid to attend private schools, this influx of money robs public schools.
—Paul Vallas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
To accept state aid, microschools must be accredited by an organization recognized by the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission or an accreditor recognized by the Texas Education Agency.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state aid
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So much so that the forecasts warning of a major collapse in HIV/AIDS treatment efforts, after foreign aid cuts threw programs into turmoil, appear to have been averted — at least for now.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2026
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Rubio announced at the time a post on Substack that USAID -- which oversaw foreign aid, disaster relief and international development programs -- would no longer be providing assistance to other countries.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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English said he's been working to gather assistance for his members who have gone without a paycheck since mid-February.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s policies — from legislation that cut food stamps and Medicaid benefits, to new restrictions on low-income housing assistance and student loans — have amplified these trends.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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If the Danish block grant diminishes, Greenlanders may need to regard the American offer as the sole viable economic safety net.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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The waiver, in an unprecedented move, consolidated funding from four different programs to create a block grant.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
10 Jan. 2026
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Monday's overriding reaction in financial markets was nevertheless one of relief.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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Get help from a tax relief company This interactive feature is operated by a third party.—
Brian Sloan,Dan Avery,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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“State aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state%20aid. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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