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Federal Funding

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Chapel Hill's new affordable housing development and improved sidewalks, symbolizing successful community investment and progress.
Neighborhoods

Chapel Hill Secures $3 Million for Affordable Housing and Sidewalks

While Chapel Hill recently secured $3 million in federal funding for affordable housing and sidewalk improvements, other cities like Flint have seen millions in similar grants delayed by local council

Derek Molina·August 15, 2026
A rural Montana hospital at dusk, lights on, with a silhouetted figure in the foreground looking on with concern, symbolizing community anxiety over federal funding cuts.
Community

Federal Funding Changes Raise Concerns for Montana Local Services

A new federal program intended to bolster rural healthcare is causing significant concern among local leaders in Montana, who fear it may force rural hospitals to cut essential services. This complex situation highlights how a fund designed to help might inadvertently lead to difficult decisions for small towns.

Sophie Nguyen·March 31, 2026