Board discusses federal targeting, grant terminations, SNAP risk and ICE activity; asks for shared statement of principles In a work session the board discussed federal actions affecting grants, anti‑discrimination review, SNAP funding risk due to federal shutdown, and recent ICE activity. Staff said legal reviews and program-level assessments are underway; several commissioners asked for a unified, public statement of principles and closer coordination with community,

Multnomah County is grappling with federal actions that threaten funding, spark fear in communities, and raise urgent questions about local values and support.

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Grant Delays Affect Local Railroad Project Timeline and Costs Officials cite federal processes as the cause for two-year delay in project completion.

Midwest City faces a two-year delay in a crucial railroad project due to complex federal grant processes, but officials are finding ways to stay optimistic amid the challenges.

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Sherburne County updates on stalled Highway 169 interchange project awaiting federal approval Commissioners await FHWA approval to proceed with the $25 million Zimmerman interchange project.

The Zimmerman interchange project in Sherburne County faces significant delays and uncertainty, as federal grant processing issues push construction back to 2026 or even 2027.

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