state aid

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Recent Examples of state aid Senate President Karen Spilka says don’t blame the legislature for dwindling local state aid. Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026 Mihranian said Rancho Palos Verdes officials will continue advocating for additional federal and state aid to help the small city respond to what has become an increasingly expensive emergency. Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026 The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, which has complained about state aid for decades, was very happy about the latest development. Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026 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. ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for state aid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for state aid
Noun
  • Commander Charlie says Ukraine has never relied entirely on foreign aid alone.
    Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 27 June 2026
  • Various countries are deploying rescue teams to Venezuela and pledges of foreign aid are pouring in after twin earthquakes destroyed neighborhoods and devastated communities.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Valadao also said the cuts match eligibility standards for other federal assistance programs.
    Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
  • The sheriff's office reopened portions of the investigation roughly three years ago, reviewing thousands of case files and conducting interviews with Mansfield with assistance from federal and state authorities.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • The bill also reauthorizes and then modernizes the HOME Investments Partnership Program, a federal block grant program that seeks to boost building and buying affordable housing and provides rental assistance to low-income households.
    Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026
  • The program receives a mix of state funding and a federal block grant.
    Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • The United Way of Broome County also launched an emergency relief fund for victims of the fire that has raised tens of thousands of dollars in donations.
    Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026
  • Seapuri's Scalpy Bubble Tonic is a lightweight foam that delivers a cooling burst of relief thanks to a soothing blend of cica, panthenol, and menthol, while salicylic acid helps dissolve excess oil, flakes, and residue that can leave the scalp feeling congested.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026

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“State aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state%20aid. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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