7 h. ago VC firm 2150 raises €210M fund to solve cities’ climate challenges

Europe-based venture fund 2150 raised the money to invest in climate tech startups that help solve cities' carbon footprint.

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3 d. ago How cuts to federal climate funds could threaten polar vortex research

Tens of millions of people are in the path of a major winter storm. Federal cuts threaten efforts to understand the causes of such weather.

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4 d. ago WA lawmakers must preserve climate funding for its intended purpose | Editorial

WA lawmakers must preserve climate funding for its intended purpose | Editorial  seattletimes.com

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4 d. ago Washington considers payroll tax on large companies to offset federal cuts

Washington considers payroll tax on large companies to offset federal cuts  komonews.com

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5 d. ago Seattle preparing for potential federal funding cuts threatened by Trump

Seattle preparing for potential federal funding cuts threatened by Trump  The Center Square

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6 d. ago DOGE era overhaul: GSA touts $60B in savings as Trump shrinks gov't footprint: 'Results speak for themselves'

Trump administration's GSA delivers $60 billion in federal contract savings, cuts 3 million square feet of government real estate in efficiency push from the DOGE era.

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9 d. ago Trump is threatening to cut funding from sanctuary cities. Here's what to know

President Trump says he's cutting federal money to sanctuary cities. But courts have blocked similar moves, ruling that the federal government can't use funding to coerce state and local governments.

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1 week ago Washington lawmakers and governor consider ‘millionaire tax’ and pulling from climate fund while discussing supplemental budget

Washington lawmakers and governor consider ‘millionaire tax’ and pulling from climate fund while discussing supplemental budget  inlander.com

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1 week ago Trump Cuts $2 Billion in Federal Funding for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Notices went out late Tuesday to more than 2,000 programs nationwide that will be affected by budget slashing at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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1 week ago Trump announces federal funding cuts for sanctuary cities and states, including WA

Trump announces federal funding cuts for sanctuary cities and states, including WA  FOX 13 Seattle

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1 week ago Trump threatens to cut federal funding to sanctuary cities, putting billions of WA dollars at risk

Trump threatens to cut federal funding to sanctuary cities, putting billions of WA dollars at risk  MyNorthwest.com

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1 week ago Trump vows to cut federal funds to sanctuary cities, Seattle braces for impacts

Trump vows to cut federal funds to sanctuary cities, Seattle braces for impacts  KOMO

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1 week ago Letter: Federal education cuts will imperil Alaska’s schools

Letter: Federal education cuts will imperil Alaska’s schools  Anchorage Daily News

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1 week ago What Trump's fight with Powell could mean for the Fed's future

President Trump has been trying to bully the Federal Reserve into cutting interest rates. It's a gambit that could lead to more inflation.

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1 week ago Trump to cut federal payments to sanctuary cities starting Feb 1 over immigration policies

President Donald Trump will suspend payments to sanctuary cities starting Feb. 1. He also criticized Minnesota officials over alleged widespread fraud.

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1 week ago GOP unveils plan to cut deficit by $1 trillion with second 'big, beautiful bill'

House Republicans unveil comprehensive plan for reconciliation bill that could allegedly cut federal deficit by over $1 trillion through various reforms.

Economics

2 w. ago Federal judge blocks Trump from cutting childcare funds to Democratic states over fraud concerns

Minnesota, California, New York, Colorado and Illinois won a temporary victory Friday in a lawsuit over a federal funding freeze related to fraud concerns.

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2 w. ago December’s Jobs Data Reinforces Fed’s Cautious Approach to Future Cuts

For the central bank to lower interest rates again, officials will likely need to see more notable signs that unemployment is rising.

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2 w. ago Fed Keeps Close Eye on Labor Market as It Assesses Further Cuts

For the central bank to lower interest rates again, officials will likely need to see more notable signs that unemployment is rising.

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2 w. ago Trump has set the stage for an American comeback after Biden’s dismal economy

Trump administration tackles inflation crisis left by Biden policies, cutting federal workforce and reducing deficit by 27% as housing costs begin to fall.

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