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Recent Examples of block grant
The effect of turning them to block grants would depend on how the state used the money; Baker notes the irony that state grants would be based on need, but the state would not be under any obligation to give the money to districts where that need exists.
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Peter Greene, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Annual block grants would give states a set amount of money, regardless of the number of enrollees.
—Phil Galewitz, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
Another potential source of funding could be a new, one-time discretionary block grant to school districts of $1.8 billion, Magnuson said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
The federal government is pushing for work requirements and block grants, which would cap funding and shift more responsibility to the states.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
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Peter Greene, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Annual block grants would give states a set amount of money, regardless of the number of enrollees.
—Phil Galewitz, NPR, 20 Feb. 2025
Another potential source of funding could be a new, one-time discretionary block grant to school districts of $1.8 billion, Magnuson said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
The federal government is pushing for work requirements and block grants, which would cap funding and shift more responsibility to the states.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for block grant
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In addition, urgent cases are being referred for emergency cash assistance.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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While it’s not meant to replace reporting to your studio’s own HR, having a helpful guide and personal assistance about how to report and next steps in the process can be extremely valuable, especially for those working at small companies or on independent projects who don’t know where to turn.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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The Israeli government is working with the U.S. to set up aid distribution points in southern and central Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday.—
Morgan Winsor,
ABC News,
24 May 2025
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This week, a few aid trucks entered the territory and began reaching Palestinians for the first time since the blockade began. COGAT, the Israeli defense body overseeing aid for Gaza, said 388 trucks had entered since Monday.—
Sally Abou Aljoud,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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The grant would have funded an educational project called ‘Seeking a More Perfect Union, ’ said Haynes.—
Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2025
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The village of Streamwood is also receiving a grant for more than $1.5 million to build a 1.1-mile, 10-foot-wide multiuse path along Irving Park Road.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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“Block grant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/block%20grant. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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