/tags/federal-cuts Federal cuts en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ Mon, 19 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-05-19/americorps-cuts-doge-midwest AmeriCorps members were working on environmental education and habitat restoration at parks and nature centers in rural areas across the country. Now federal cuts have eliminated many of those positions. Mon, 19 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-05-19/americorps-cuts-doge-midwest Kate Grumke /news-briefs/2025-05-05/preparations-festival-of-nations-resume-federal-funding-cut The popular, multicultural festival will return to Tower Grove Park in St. Louis on Aug. 23-24. Mon, 05 May 2025 21:19:04 GMT /news-briefs/2025-05-05/preparations-festival-of-nations-resume-federal-funding-cut Hiba Ahmad /health-science-environment/2025-05-05/doge-cuts-500k-st-louis-nonprofit-great-outdoors-kids-nature Gateway to the Great Outdoors takes low-income, urban youth into nature for educational experiences. The Trump administration effectively canceled two major grants for the organization. Mon, 05 May 2025 18:27:22 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-05-05/doge-cuts-500k-st-louis-nonprofit-great-outdoors-kids-nature Kate Grumke /government-politics-issues/2025-05-02/donald-trumps-policies-shaping-st-louis-missouri-illinois President Donald Trump marked his 100th day in office on April 30. And many of his initial actions in office made a mark on the St. Louis region and Missouri and Illinois. Fri, 02 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-05-02/donald-trumps-policies-shaping-st-louis-missouri-illinois Staff Reports /government-politics-issues/2025-05-01/st-louis-may-day-protesters-decry-harsh-trump-administration-policies-affecting-workers Hundreds of people gathered in downtown St. Louis on Thursday to rally for workers’ rights. The May Day rally is a nationwide protest against the Trump administration’s policies that are affecting everyday people. Thu, 01 May 2025 23:38:52 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-05-01/st-louis-may-day-protesters-decry-harsh-trump-administration-policies-affecting-workers Andrea Y. Henderson /education/2025-05-01/washu-staff-students-preserve-federal-data The Data Rescue Project at WashU is part of a national call to action to archive federal datasets before they potentially get removed by the Trump administration. Thu, 01 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /education/2025-05-01/washu-staff-students-preserve-federal-data Hiba Ahmad /2025-04-24/regional-climate-center-resume-operations All six U.S. regional climate centers will remain online through a new contract deadline in mid-June. Four of the centers, which are overseen by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, were abruptly closed after their funding ran out. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:17:30 GMT /2025-04-24/regional-climate-center-resume-operations HĂ©ctor Alejandro Arzate /2025-04-18/regional-climate-centers-shut-down-abruptly The closure of four of the six Regional Climate Centers across the U.S. occurred after funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ran out. A recent report stated that the Trump administration plans to propose a 25% cut to NOAA's budget next fiscal year. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT /2025-04-18/regional-climate-centers-shut-down-abruptly HĂ©ctor Alejandro Arzate /health-science-environment/2025-04-16/federal-government-cuts-missouri-vaccine-funds-as-immunizations-dip DHSS distributed the federal money in the form of grants and contracts to organizations such as the Missouri Immunization Coalition, which educates and advocates for immunizations. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:20:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-04-16/federal-government-cuts-missouri-vaccine-funds-as-immunizations-dip Sarah Fentem /npr/2025-04-15/trump-plans-order-to-cut-funding-for-npr-and-pbs Trump and GOP members of Congress accuse the public broadcasters of biased and "woke" programming. Trump plans a rescission, giving Congress 45 days to approve it or allow funding to be restored. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:18:54 GMT /npr/2025-04-15/trump-plans-order-to-cut-funding-for-npr-and-pbs David Folkenflik, Scott Neuman