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King County says a court blocked federal attempts to impose new funding conditions tied to the administration’s ideological priorities. The ruling matters because it undercuts the idea that Washington can use grant money as a political cudgel against local governments it dislikes.
Why it matters: Grant squeeze
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King County says a court blocked federal attempts to impose new funding conditions tied to the administration’s ideological priorities. The ruling matters because it undercuts the idea that Washington can use grant money as a political cudgel against local governments it dislikes.
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