Rules Committee clears bill to protect state use of TANF funds for pregnancy resource centers after heated debate over oversight By reported rule, the committee advanced HR 6,945 to prevent federal restrictions on states using TANF funds for pregnancy resource centers; backers called it state‑flexibility protection, opponents said it would remove accountability and could funnel federal dollars to centers that provide misleading medical information.

A contentious bill aimed at allowing states to use TANF funds for pregnancy resource centers has sparked a heated debate over accountability and the potential for misinformation.

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Superintendent says federal waivers, staffing shifts and AI are changing how education funds and rules may flow to districts Superintendent Nick briefed the board on an AASA meeting with Department of Education officials, warning of staff turnover at ED, a push toward state waivers (EdFlex), potential block grants, and an emerging federal AI task force; Hudson's low dependence on federal dollars reduces but does not eliminate risk.

Federal changes in education funding and the rise of AI are reshaping how local districts like Hudson navigate their financial landscape.

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5/8 Feinman urged states to fight for BEAD's core mission while acknowledging some requirements could go: "NOT change it to benefit technology that delivers slower speeds at higher costs."
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