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Federal money is on the way to Arizona and other border states after Congress passed a long-awaited spending bill Friday.President Joe Biden signed the $1.2 trillion spending bill into law over the weekend. It includes more than $490 million to fund 22,000 Border Patrol agents, and also directs some $650 million to FEMA’s Shelter and Services Program.Money from that  program

The Georgia Republican accuses Speaker of siding with Chuck Schumer and Democrats in passing the $1.2 trillion spending bill.

These dedicated efforts from FCNL advocates were crucial in protecting funding for peacebuilding programs that prevent conflict and atrocities worldwide. They worked together to educate Congress on the cost-effectiveness of peacebuilding, share the stories of peacebuilders working around the world, and amplify the impact of critical programs that prevent violence and heal communities.

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"Chaos" looms as federal funding for shelter, food, and transportation on the southern border expires on March 31.

The release of migrants into border communities has so far been avoided in Arizona but a lack of federal funds may soon change that.

Aid workers have warned of homelessness on steroids in a matter of days when the $1 million per week of government funds are cut off.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Monday again called for House Speaker Mike Johnson to be removed from his post following the enactment of the $1.2 trillion

Last weeks Congressional passage of a $1.2 trillion spending package will allow Casa Alitas to help asylum seekers through the end of June.

Nonprofits and local governments in Arizona have developed a federally funded system to prevent migrant street releases.