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USDA pauses funding to University of Maine

USDA halts funding to University of Maine System after Trump spat with governor

The United States Department of Agriculture is temporarily pulling its funding for the University of Maine System a week after the Trump administration sent a violation notice to Gov. Janet Mills (D-ME) for allowing transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports.

The Portland Press Herald · 15h

USDA halts millions in funding for University of Maine System

The move temporarily pauses the system's agricultural research and programs weeks after President Donald Trump threatened to cut funding for Maine because it allows transgender athletes to compete in sports.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

After governor's clash with Trump, USDA freezes millions for University of Maine

The U.S. Department of Agriculture froze millions in funding for the University of Maine this week as the feds review its athletic policies.

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Maine Public · 23h

USDA ending local purchasing programs for Maine food banks and schools

Good Shepherd Food Bank said it also recently learned that USDA will stop delivering about 1 million pounds of food through the Emergency Food Assistance Program to Maine. Those deliveries are on hold for Good Shepherd — and food banks around the country — through at least June.

U.S. News & World Report · 49m

US Senators to Urge USDA to Reinstate Canceled Local Food Programs

The cancellation of the local food purchasing programs is the latest blow to farmers from the Trump administration's actions to slash government spending and staff. Farmers have already seen grants frozen by USDA,

USA Today · 23h

USDA cancels local food purchasing plan that helps Alabama food banks, local farmers

These reductions impact 40 states that rely on the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program and the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program. Alabama is among the 40 states affected by these cuts,

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Maine farmers are unsure how big an impact the UMS-USDA funding freeze will have

Farmers rely on university research to enhance farming techniques and improve operations. Without funding, what resources ...

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USDA reverses decision to pause funding to UMaine System

The United States Department of Agriculture will reinstate funding to the University of Maine System, Sen. Susan Collins' Office announced Wednesday night. Funding has resumed following the pause ...

1don MSN

USDA pauses funding to University of Maine after Trump clash with governor

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Tuesday it is temporarily pausing funding to the University of Maine ...

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