Trump proposal to streamline jobs program funding would cut funding to states

By: David Lightman

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: April 15, 2026

Words: 1,072

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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WASHINGTON — Tucked into President Donald Trump’s new budget request is a plan that could dramatically change — and, critics say, slash — how much money and help states provide to people needing jobs and training.

Trump’s latest budget proposes a federal “Make America Skilled Again’’ grant that would combine a dozen current programs and provide $3.4 billion in spending for certain employment and training programs, down from $4.65 billion anticipated this fiscal year.

The president’s …

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