Special education has been a bipartisan priority since 1975. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was a big deal. It meant that kids with disabilities would get the support they need. But now, there's talk about cutting funds. That's a problem. Kids with disabilities need proper e
Maine is struggling with a housing crisis that's affecting everyone. From young adults to families, people are finding it hard to afford homes. But it's even worse for those with low incomes or facing challenges like disabilities or addiction. For them, finding affordable housing can mean the differ
Northwestern University has settled a dispute with the federal government. They will pay $75 million. This deal ends a long investigation. The government had accused the university of unfair treatment. They also froze the school's federal funds. The settlement requires Northwestern to change some p
Northwestern University has agreed to pay $75 million to the federal government. This is to settle claims of antisemitism and discrimination on campus. The deal also requires the school to take steps to protect Jewish students and staff. The university must create clear policies for protests and dem
South Dakota is eyeing a huge chunk of federal cash to boost rural health services. If they get the $1 billion they're asking for, half will go towards upgrading telehealth and data-sharing systems. This is part of a bigger federal plan to help rural health providers deal with cuts to Medicaid, a pr
The U. S. House of Representatives hurried back to Washington, dealing with major travel disruptions caused by the ongoing government shutdown. With countless flights grounded, some representatives chose alternative travel methods. One Republican representative from Wisconsin decided to drive 16 hou
The Senate is close to passing a deal that could finally put an end to the government shutdown that started back in October. This deal would keep the government running until the end of January. However, it's not all smooth sailing, as Democrats had to make some compromises to get here. The big iss
Alyssa Tapley was just 13 when doctors told her she had a rare form of leukemia and that they had run out of treatment options. But a breakthrough in gene editing, funded by federal grants, saved her life. Today, at 16, she is cancer-free. This success story highlights the importance of university r
Cornell University and the Trump administration have come to an agreement. This deal will bring back a lot of federal research money to the school. The agreement also stops government investigations that had been looking into claims of antisemitism and unfair admissions practices at Cornell. Cornel
In a surprising turn of events, people relying on SNAP benefits will get more money this November than first thought. The USDA figured out a mistake in their calculations. They initially planned to cut benefits by half. But now, they're only reducing them by 35%. This means eligible folks will recei
