state aid

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Recent Examples of state aid But scammers have also grabbed millions in state aid, including Cal Grants and institutional awards. Edsource, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025 Between fiscal years 2024 and 2025, state aid for public higher education dropped 3.9% while the average among all U.S. states increased 4.3% during that period, according to the report. Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 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 See All Example Sentences for state aid
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Noun
  • The hope is that, armed with new technology, that decline of foreign aid serves a rallying call that compels African countries to forge their own paths, free from the constraints of aid dependency and external policy pressures.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
  • At a time of a dramatic and abrupt scaling back of federal foreign aid, some say this simple practice is more important than ever.
    NPR, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • With the assistance of more than 400 philanthropic leaders and influential leaders, Power Lunch has raised over $33 million to date, to provide nourishing meals to New York City’s aging population.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2025
  • The money, already earmarked for the county Public Health Department’s efforts to address food insecurity, will pay for thousands of meal boxes and other assistance, Bryant said.
    Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Designed to be breathable, gentle on the skin, and moisture wicking, the quilt offers even the warmest of sleepers relief all night long.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2025
  • With the sight mounted in the middle of the receiver, there’s no way for the shooter to get bit by the optic, and the unlimited eye relief avoids the frustration of trying to align the eye with a scope.
    The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025

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