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AmeriCorps Funding Saved by Settlement | Yakima News
Washington’s Attorney General Nick Brown just secured a major victory by stopping another attempt to slash AmeriCorps funding—saving over $21 million in vital service programs set to run through 2026. The settlement follows a legal battle sparked when the Trump administration tried to gut nearly 90% of AmeriCorps staff and cancel $400 million in programs. A federal court stepped in, forcing the administration to restore funds, and now this new agreement ensures no drastic cuts or grant cancellations in 2026—with strict oversight until February 2027. AmeriCorps members across Washington are…
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