Harris County
More federal funding headed to Harris County for aiding vulnerable communities
Posted on · A total of 700 residents are projected to participate in ACCESS Harris County this year.
Tag: federal funding
Transportation
METRO’s University Corridor bus rapid transit line gets $150 million funding recommendation from feds
Posted on · A planned 25.3-mile route across the eastern and southern parts of Houston would utilize dedicated, bus-only lanes and include stops near three universities and a community college.
News
Harvey Recovery Funds May Prioritize Wealthy, Advocates Say
Posted on · A coalition led by Texas Housers said that excludes low- and middle-income households from more than $1 billion in housing repair aid
News
States Seek More Federal Funding For Opioid Treatment, Not More Promises
Posted on · The Trump administration has talked about prioritizing the opioid crisis, but states have seen little in the way of new resources. And, in some states, getting into treatment is becoming even harder.
News
Texas Community Health Centers Fear Layoffs, Closures Without Federal Funding
Posted on · Twenty-three million people — including 1.3 million Texans — may lose access to community health centers in the next several weeks if the federal government doesn’t renew funding for them.
Education News
Will Texas Universities Face Perfect Storm Of Cuts?
Posted on · The top three sources of revenue for Texas public universities are all being targeted for reductions or freezes by federal or state government leaders.
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Texas Legislature Preview, and Impact of Government Grants on Research: Monday’s Show (January 9, 2017)
Posted on · The Texas Legislature is back in session tomorrow (Jan. 10, 2017). Back on the first day bills could be filed for the session, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released his list of top ten priorities for the session. But what are the legislative priorities for the rest of the state’s lawmakers this session? On this edition […]