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Council members voice concern about federal actions, cite risks to nonprofits and Kent State funding
Summary
Several Kent City Council members criticized recent federal actions and discussed asking the council to speak out, citing studies and local impacts on nonprofits and Kent State University. No formal motion or vote on a statement was recorded.
Several Kent City Council members used the meeting’s comment period to criticize recent federal actions and express support for a council statement about their local impact.
Council members described research and local anecdotes they said show financial stress on nonprofits and higher education. A councilmember referenced a study attributed to the Urban Institute that, according to their summary, found a large share of local nonprofits face funding risk and a potential net reduction in operating revenue if a federal funding freeze continued. Council members and…
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