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Voices: Amid significant threats, Utah will prioritize public health funding, evidence-based programs and the workforce that protects us all
“In 2026, public health is neither retreating nor standing still,” write Caitlyn Jasumback and Morgan Hadden in an op-ed. “It is adapting to a challenging landscape while continuing work that directly affects the lives of Utahns.”
Millions v. billions: New health funds in rural Minnesota are welcome, but they won’t offset Medicaid cuts
Minnesota’s allocation from a new federal program meant to offset significant budget cuts comes in below the average.
Point72 strategy executive James Malick has left the hedge fund
James Malick, Point72's chief strategy officer, departed the hedge fund this week. It has recently expanded into private markets and other areas.
A Financier’s Twist on Buying Influence: Bankrolling Ballot Measures
Brian Heywood, a Seattle-area hedge fund founder, has spent millions to put conservative initiatives in front of Washington lawmakers and voters. Next up: parental rights and transgender athletes.
Bob Buckhorn political committee raises $400K-plus in Q4, bringing total to $1.4M for eventual Tampa mayoral comeback
The early fundraising push could serve to dissuade others considering running for Mayor as the race approaches in 2027.
DramaBox seeks new funding as micro drama apps gain global momentum
DramaBox, a top micro-drama app, is looking to raise fresh funding as the short-video format gains popularity.
‘Business as usual’: NH officials urge child care providers to remain calm amid funding threats
New Hampshire child care providers are being urged not to panic by state officials and lawmakers as news spreads that the Trump administration froze federal child care subsidies in five Democrat-run states earlier this week.
UT Ranks No. 1 in U.S. for Research Funded by National Science Foundation
AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas at Austin is ranked No. 1 among U.S. universities for conducting the most research supported by the National
House passes spending bill to avert another government shutdown
The House passed a bipartisan funding package ahead of a Jan. 30 deadline to prevent another government shutdown.
Analysis: Trump’s version of government capitalism strikes oil in Venezuela
To hear President Donald Trump say it, he’ll have a sort of slush fund of billions of dollars from Venezuelan oil that he can dole out as he sees fit.
EXCLUSIVE: Germany To Halve Funding For Pandemic Surveillance Hub Amid Global Health Pull-back
The German government is set to halve its funding for the Berlin-based WHO pandemic surveillance hub amidst a broader budgetary retreat from global health.
Polsky Center Welcomes Newest Cohort of the Small Business Financial Fundamentals Program - Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is welcoming a new cohort of entrepreneurs to the Polsky Exchange Small Business Financial Fundamentals program. The 10-week program is designed to support business owners who are actively seeking bank loans or alternative forms of financing, providing them with the tools and guidance needed to refine financial reporting,
Mass. will spend $250M to lower health insurance bills after federal subsidies expired
Gov. Maura Healey said Thursday that she’ll tap a special state trust fund to help about 270,000 residents whose costs are soaring because Congress failed to renew a chunk of federal subsidies before they expired at the end of last year.
Superconductors, an opportunity for science and society
Superconductive technologies have long been central to particle physics, but they have also repeatedly moved beyond the laboratory, most notably with the emergence of magnetic resonance imaging scanners (MRI), demonstrating how breakthroughs in fundamental research can benefit society. Today, as global energy, climate and healthcare pressures grow, the conversation is shifting from “What can science give to society?” to “How can science and industry jointly develop technologies that benefit society while advancing research?” The event “Catalysing Impact – Superconductivity for Global Challenges” held at CERN in December was aimed precisely at answering this question. The workshop brought together leading researchers, industry representatives, investors and policymakers to explore how collaboration on superconducting technologies can advance particle physics while addressing some of the world’s most pressing societal challenges. The event sought to bridge fundamental research with real-world deployment and to accelerate collaborative pathways. Across keynotes, panels and round tables, participants examined both the current technological landscape and the opportunities ahead. Introducing the discussions, Frédérick Bordry, Chief Technology Officer of the Gauss Fusion company and former CERN Director for Accelerator and Technology, noted that “Superconductivity has become the silent engine of discovery science.” While the research community needs more capable and more resilient superconductors for the next generation of experiments, they also have significant potential for societal applications. Beyond their role in collider magnets, high-temperature superconductors (HTS) now promise lossless power transmission, compact fusion magnets, efficient renewable systems and new capabilities in healthcare, transport, computing and quantum technologies - all aligned with SDG-17’s emphasis on partnership-driven innovation. Participants also stressed that major hurdles remain. Global competition is accelerating, and Europe must act quickly to secure technological and economic leadership. Doing so will require coordinated investment and supportive policies, including stronger risk capital investment and mechanisms to bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and industrial deployment. The summit set in motion several concrete follow-up priorities, including aligning R&D roadmaps with societal goals and the UN Sustainable Development Goals; making it easier for public–private consortia to build demonstrators that serve both industry and research needs; and advancing investment pathways that better connect research institutions, governments and the private sector. A series of interviews of key participants is available here: Frédérick Bordry & Milena Roveda Mike Lamont Francesca Ferrazza Peter Schroth Ziad Melhem Pietro Corsaro
Kennedy: Trump's health care funds put forgotten Americans first
We're Making America Healthy Again for all Americans, not just those who live near nationally ranked research hospitals, write RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz.
Congress limits cuts to NASA's science budget to 1%
In a significant reversal for the nation’s space agency, NASA’s science programs have been spared from a catastrophic “train wreck” budget. According to an article on the ARS Technica website, while the White House initially proposed slashing science funding by nearly 50 percent last summer—even ordering “closeout” plans for dozens of active missions—Congress has stepped in to restore the agency’s ... Read More
Tax hikes coming to some Southeast DC businesses — and they welcome what it means
The Soul of the City Business Improvement District, which plans to transform Congress Heights and nearby neighborhoods, will fund local business growth, workforce development and community revitalization.
City awards $33 million to dozens of businesses and organizations
The grant winners were selected through competitive application rounds through the city’s Department of Planning and Development Community Development Grant and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund programs, which will total $90 million in public-private neighborhood investments.
Trump’s Claim to Venezuelan Oil Money Draws Scrutiny in Congress
Democrats say the president cannot take money from the proceeds of seized oil and control it himself, calling it a ‘slush fund’ that would fly in the face of the Constitution.
House, Senate lawmakers ignore requested Trump cuts at key science agencies
Congressional appropriators tossed aside the Trump administration’s requested cuts at NOAA, NIST, NSF and NASA in fiscal year 2026 funding bills released Monday.
NV officials prioritize revised federal rural health funding while eyeing looming Medicaid cuts
Trump’s massive spending and tax cut bill included a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program to offset part of the bill’s cuts to Medicaid.
Recent $11 Million Grant to Hallmark Farms Highlights Economic Partnerships Between Business and State, Federal Government - Alabama Department of Labor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2026 Recent $11 Million Grant to Hallmark Farms Highlights Economic Partnerships Between Business and State, Federal Government Montgomery, Ala. – The recent award of $11 million in federal Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program funding to the Alabama Farm Center is a shining example of cooperation and strategic partnerships […]
Federal funding authorized for Great Lakes Science Center
The funding is intended to ensure the center may continue conducting critical research that supports Great Lakes fisheries.
Lux Capital Raises $1.5 billion for Fund Focused on New Science, Defense
Venture firm Lux Capital raised $1.5 billion for its ninth fund — the largest in its more than 20-year history — with plans to back more companies that focus on fields like breakthrough science and national security.
The Sports Family Playbook: Funding the Dream vs. Protecting the…
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With 100+ Signatories, NJ Business Coalition Urges Lawmakers to Oppose Climate Superfund Act
The New Jersey Business Coalition, with more than 100 signatories, have urged lawmakers to oppose the Climate Superfund Act, a bill that seeks to retroactively penalize New Jersey companies tens of billions of dollars for legally providing fossil fuels that are essential to residents’ survival and prosperity. Bill S-3545 (Smith, D-17; McKeon, D-27) is slated for a vote[...]
Legislative auditor: Minnesota DHS employees backdated, created documentation in behavioral health grant program
Minnesota’s Department of Human Services (DHS) commissioner said the agency is investigating after the legislative auditor found employees in the agency’s Behavioral Health Administration backdated or created documentation during an audit that focused on the management of taxpayer-funded grants.
How WA’s $181M in rural health funding stacks up with other states
Washington is set to receive $181 million in federal funding this year to boost rural health care amid drastic Medicaid cuts.
Brevan Howard's biggest funds trail other macro players
Last year was a big one for many macro-oriented hedge funds, including Bridgewater and Discovery.
NC teacher's killing renews call for state mental health funding, policy
Gov. Josh Stein is calling on state lawmakers to focus more on treating people with mental health issues that pose a risk to the public. Stein's comments come days after Zoe Welsh, a long-time science teacher at the private Ravenscroft School, was killed in her home. Ryan Camacho, who is charged in her death, had a history of mental health challenges, according to court records.
Large entertainment venues in Portland will now contribute to local arts trust fund
Entertainment venues with a capacity of 2,000 or more people are now required to contribute a portion of ticket sales to Portland’s local arts trust fund.
Health Department to freeze $10 billion in funding to 5 Democratic states
The pause could jeopardize child care and other programs serving hundreds of thousands of households in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
Trump tells Republicans to be ‘flexible’ on abortion restriction demands in health care
President Trump on Tuesday told House Republicans to be “flexible” in their demands for restrictions against federal funds going to ObamaCare-funded health care plans covering abortion. “Now, you h…
Trump freezes child care funding for Colorado, 3 other states
Colorado was swept up in a $10 billion federal child care funding freeze announced on Monday by the Trump administration, a move state officials said they learned about through media reports. The Trump administration said it would freeze child care funding for four states, including Colorado, citing reports of widespread fraud at child care centers […]
Congress Proposes Strong Science Funding for 2026
Lawmakers aim to support science research despite cuts proposed by the Trump administration
A New Kind of Security Risk Is Emerging. Take These 3 Steps to Protect Your Business.
As connected products blur the line between digital vulnerabilities and physical safety, manufacturers must make a fundamental paradigm shift.
North Liberty, Greater Iowa City, Inc. launch small business grant program
Small businesses in North Liberty can apply for grants up to $10,000 through a new economic development program that launched Monday. The North Liberty Targeted Economic Development Grant Program will distribute $85,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds on a rolling basis through July 1, or until funds are depleted. Greater Iowa City Inc. will […]
Trump administration halting $10 billion in social service funding to 5 Democratic states
Trump administration freezes billions in social services funding to five Democratic states
The Trump administration is slashing $10 billion in funds for social services and child care in five Democratic-led states, a Health and Human Services official confirmed to CNN, with the agency suggesting without evidence that the funding has been used fraudulently.
Feds award Michigan $173M to boost rural health amid Medicaid cuts
The award for Michigan is part of a $50 billion rural health fund created as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill passed by Republicans last year.
First-Year Rural Health Fund Awards Range From Less Than $100 Per Rural Resident in Ten States to More Than $500 in Eight
This policy watch evaluates state awards through the rural health fund in 2026, the first year of the program. The analysis shows relatively modest variations in total awards this year across states but wide variation in how much states will receive per rural resident.
University of Iowa to expand materials science study with federal grant funds
The University of Iowa will use grant funding from the U.S. Department of Defense to buy new equipment to further study quantum systems.
Holland & Knight Health Dose: January 6, 2026 | Insights
U.S. Congress must pass a continuing resolution or full-year appropriations by January 30, 2026 to fund the government beyond the end of January and prevent a shutdown.
The political divide over January 6 is only deepening five years after the deadly US Capitol attack
Five years after the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol, the fundamental facts of that day continue to fuel deep divisions that have created dueling political realities.
On the Hook for Uninsured Residents, Counties Now Wonder How They’ll Pay
Millions of people gained health coverage under the Affordable Care Act, reducing pressure on counties in states that fund care for the uninsured. With federal policies expected to reverse that trend, county officials wonder how they will fill the gap — and who will pay for it.
Health Dept. to Freeze $10 Billion in Funding to 5 Democratic States
The funding pause could jeopardize child care and other programs that serve hundreds of thousands of households in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
Health Dept. to Freeze $10 Billion in Funding to 5 Democratic States
The funding pause could jeopardize child care and other programs that serve hundreds of thousands of households in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.
Portland City Council OKs entertainment venue fee born out of Live Nation debate
Venues that hold more than 2,000 people will be required to contribute 1%-2% of ticket sales to a fund that is designed to help the city's arts and entertainment community.
THE WEEK OF JAN 5, 2026
- Minibus funding deal rejects big science cuts - HHS reviewing shelved grant applications - H-1B to ditch lottery system
Salina Selected For Science on Screen Funding
The Salina Art Center Cinema has been selected as a recipient of the nationally recognized Science on Screen grant program. According to the organization, the Art Center Cinema is one of just 41 independent cinemas, museums, and community organizations nationwide awarded funding this year to present film screenings paired with expert-led discussions exploring science, technology, […]
With Trump’s NIH Cuts, New Efforts Are Pushing States To Fund Science
With major NIH cuts under Trump, here are initiatives in states like New York, California and Massachusetts to get state governments to support more scientific research.
Sorrell College students claims top prize in the Business IDEA Competition for 'Trojan Tailgate'
The largest prize pot in the Business IDEA Competition’s history provided $8,000 in seed funding for student-pitched entrepreneurial concepts, thanks to a partnership with MAX Credit Union.
Appropriations Committee Releases Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; Interior and Environment Funding Package | House Committee on Appropriations
Today, the House Appropriations Committee released text for the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment fiscal year 2026 funding package.
Pigs have been island hopping for 50,000 years
With human help, the mammals can defy 'the world’s most fundamental natural boundaries.'
WA crisis centers are in jeopardy without more funding, officials warn
As Washington faces a budget shortfall, behavioral health administrators and providers worry that getting new funding approved will be an uphill battle.
Dallas County sues Trump administration over public health funding cuts
‘To advance science, I think it’s important to blur the boundaries between the disciplines’
Stanford chemical biologist Carolyn Bertozzi studies sugars on the surface of cells to better understand their involvement in diseases, including cancer. This work aims to add to our fundamental knowledge of biology while also informing new medical treatments.
Six Trends Reshaping Women’s Health Investing
Six trends are reshaping women’s health investing—from new funds and capital vehicles to rising demand and platform constraints shaping which innovations scale.
Idaho to receive $930 million in federal funds to improve rural health care access
Idaho will receive nearly $930 million over the next five years to improve rural health care access and affordability.
Congress returns to Venezuela clash, a shutdown deadline and a health care fight
The New Year brings a new list of legislative issues to address, including a funding deadline, a fight over Obamacare, a war powers debate, a stock trading ban and rules for AI and privacy.
❝After a year of disruption, global health needs leaders with backbone
Funding shocks, political U-turns and weakened institutions have laid bare the flaws in a global health architecture long overdue for reform – and the need for courageous leadership to stop it from unravelling, writes Priti Patnaik, global health journalist and founder of the Geneva Health Files.
❝After a year of disruption, global health needs leaders with backbone
Funding shocks, political U-turns and weakened institutions have laid bare the flaws in a global health architecture long overdue for reform – and the need for courageous leadership to stop it from unravelling, writes Priti Patnaik, global health journalist and founder of the Geneva Health Files.
North Carolina awarded $213 million to improve rural health amid Medicaid cuts
The federal government has awarded $213 million to North Carolina to help support rural health care.The funding backed by Congressman Chuck Edwards comes from t
FSU Receives $65M Gift for College of Business
Florida State University has received a $65 million gift to elevate the College of Business and establish several related endowed funds.
Year in Review: Top 10 NWA stories of 2025 - Talk Business & Politics
Walmart’s new multibillion-dollar Home Office and CEO, more than $500 million in new infrastructure projects and over $250 million in university fundraising were among the top business stories of 2025....
Health care, funding and more: 5 things to watch when the Senate returns
The Senate is staring down multiple flash points in the coming months as lawmakers head into a year colored by electoral politics but with plenty of policy fights on the horizon. Lawmakers wrapped …
Oklahoma lawmakers eye $223M federal funding to reshape rural health care
The one-time investment comes as state leaders warn of shrinking revenues, Medicaid pressures and rising insurance costs.
WHO Reports Global Health Gains in 2025 Despite Funding Cuts and Crises
WHO Reports Global Health Gains in 2025 Despite Funding Cuts and Crises / Global news, healthcare, healthcare news, UN, United Nation, WHO
How fundraising helps shape Texas political races
Fundraising totals often shape Texas political races by signaling strength and supporting early campaign infrastructure.
Georgia getting funds for health care from budget reconciliation bill
Funds for rural health care comes as thousands of Georgians expected to see spike in health insurance premiums.
Foreign funds will be central to Venezuela's recovery, investor says
Charles Myers, chairman of Signum Global Advisors, told Business Insider he is preparing a group of 15-20 investors to travel to Venezuela in March.
Asad Haider, Leftist Critic of Identity Politics, Dies at 38
In “Mistaken Identity: Race and Class in the Age of Trump,” he argued that focusing on identity obscured a more fundamental injustice: economic inequality.
£1m to be invested into local sport
Jersey Sport says this was the largest single-year funding commitment in the organisation's history.
How Louisiana plans to spend $208 million in federal funds on rural health care
Louisiana will leverage an anticipated $1 billion in federal funding for rural health care over the next five years by expanding existing training programs and creating new financial incentives for medical professionals to work in rural communities.
Donald Trump’s attacks on American academia hurt Europe’s scientists, says official
‘Science in the US being curtailed has an effect on all of us,’ says EU research funding chief Maria Leptin
Dallas County sues feds over public health funding cut
Dallas is the second Texas county to sue over public health cuts after a judge ordered the Trump administration to return $20 million to Harris County last summer.
Trump Super PAC Raised More Than $100 Million in Recent Months
The haul highlights how the president’s team has continued aggressive fund-raising from donors with interests before the administration.
Elon Musk poised to return to political spotlight
Former Senate candidate Tiffany Smiley and former Biden White House official Meghan Hays discuss Elon Musk's suggestion that he will resume funding GOP politicians ahead of the midterms on ‘America Reports.’
What's on the agenda for Congress as it returns in 2026
Lawmakers are facing a new government funding deadline, a decision on whether to move on health care proposals and more.
Dallas County sues Trump administration over public health funding cuts
Dallas County says the cuts wiped out funding for programs that extended beyond the pandemic, including immunization clinics for a variety of illnesses,...
Influential Harvard Business School Alum Backs Francesca Gino
Former HBS superstar Francesca Gino gains public support from billionaire hedge fund founder and HBS alum Bill Ackman
Influential Harvard Business School Alum Backs Francesca Gino
Former Harvard Business School Professor Francesca Gino William A. Ackman, a billionaire hedge fund manager and ’92 Harvard Business School, has publicly declared his support for embattled former Harvard Business School Professor Francesca Gino. ... The post Influential Harvard Business School Alum Backs Francesca Gino appeared first on Poets&Quants.
Trump’s super PAC builds a nearly $300 million cash stockpile – fueling unrivaled fundraising pace
A super PAC aligned with President Donald Trump raised more than $102 million during the last half of 2025 and has built more than $294 million in cash reserves that it can deploy to help shape this year’s midterm elections, newly filed records show.
Reckless breaches of contract will not make America great
The Trump administration has violated the fundamental business principle of honoring legally binding contracts, which will cost both the Treasury and the people dearly and create obstacles to futur…
Youth gender affirming care suspended at Children’s Hospital Colorado and Denver Health
The action comes after the feds threaten hospital funding.
Brenna Henn Wanted to Improve Genetic Medicine. Then Her N.I.H. Grant Was Cut.
Brenna Henn had a long-term grant to study the genetic diversity of Africans and people of African descent. Then her N.I.H. funding was cut.
6 Changes to National Health Policy to Watch in 2026
From the passage of a massive bill that reduced federal funds for Medicaid to a comprehensive overhaul of a federal vaccine advisory panel, Congress and the Trump administration delivered major changes to America’s public health system in 2025. Many of those changes are poised to reshape coverage,
Report: Tennessee business tax revenue jumped 29% amid fewer refunds in 2025
Tennessee collected far more money from business taxes last year — but state financial records show the jump had less to do with a booming economy and more to d
Montana Set to Receive $233 Million Through Federal Rural Healthcare Program
A federal healthcare program from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is providing states with $50 billion spread out over the next five years to improve access and quality in rural healthcare. Passed inside of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) will distribute 50% of its funds […]
Completing 31 marathons in 31 days 'is humbling'
Albert Johnson ran a marathon every day in December to raise funds for a charity in memory of a friend.
Health advances marked 2025, even as wars and funding cuts strained systems
From eliminating deadly infections to expanding access to lifesaving vaccines, 2025 delivered meaningful progress for global health, according to the UN World Health Organization (WHO), offering cautious optimism at the close of a year marked by both breakthroughs and strain.
Matt Szafranski of Western Mass. Politics & Insight on some of the Pioneer Valley's top political stories of 2025
All politics is local, and the Pioneer Valley is no exception. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief James Paleologopoulos spoke with Western Mass Politics and Insight editor-in-chief Matt Szafranski about some of this year’s top political stories. They include what could be a generational divide taking shape in Springfield and beyond, and political upheaval in Northampton, where a group devoted to securing public school funding took on the city government at the ballot box...
What’s new, what’s not: Parsing the rhetoric around the Minnesota child care fraud firestorm
A conservative influencer’s viral video alleging widespread fraud at taxpayer-funded child care centers in Minnesota’s Somali community kicked off a political firestorm that was years in the making.
Brookfield to deploy $10B AI fund with new cloud business
Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) is expanding into cloud computing, with plans to launch a cloud business that would lease AI chips inside data centers directly to developers, a model it says can lower the cost of building and running AI systems.
US award Massachusetts $162 million for rural health
Massachusetts secured about $162 million in federal dollars to bolster rural health care, part of the first round of funding released in a five-year program.
Save science funding so critical to Ohio’s future: John M. Herbert and Bern Kohler
For decades, federal science funding has enjoyed bipartisan support. We urge readers to contact their elected representatives and encourage them to pay it forward and resist the devastating proposed federal budget cuts, write guest columnists John M. Herbert, a Professor of Chemistry, and Bern Kohler, Ohio Eminent Scholar, both at Ohio State University.
Then & Now politics: USAID cuts at Virginia Tech, transportation museum study, Appomattox polling places, food bank funding
Virginia Tech research jobs spared despite USAID shutdown. Study about converting transportation museum to state agency still in limbo. Appomattox closes 1 voting precinct, takes no action on secon…
It’s been a difficult year for science. Here’s what researchers say about the future : Short Wave
Science in the United States took some big hits this year. The Trump Administration disrupted federal funding for all kinds of scientific pursuits. Administration officials say those changes were a step towards reinvigorating federal agencies like the National Institutes of Health. But many scientists disagree. NPR health and science correspondents Rob Stein and Katia Riddle chat with host Emily Kwong about what these cuts could mean for the future of science.Interested in more stories on the future of science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
Health Dept. Pauses Child Care Funding to Minnesota, Citing State’s Fraud Scandal
The pause affects a funding stream that provides $185 million in annual aid to the state’s day care centers, as federal investigations into fraud in Minnesota’s social services programs continue.