Federal Funding

Hosted by Lou Gum, Arizona Edition, KAWC's news program, is our focus on the issues facing Arizona. Through interviews with local newsmakers, KAWC keeps you informed on issues in the region.

The Trump administration's move to withhold over $6B in federal education funding affects Yuma and La Paz, too. Yuma Superintendent of Schools Tom Hurt and districts from both counties respond.

More than an estimated $118 million in federal K-12 funding has been withheld from Arizona schools. Arizona's Mark Kelly and Greg Stanton are demanding the funds be released.

As part of the Trump administration's new budget, Arizona's burgeoning solar industry faces the elimination of tax incentives that have encouraged people to invest in renewable energy.

During an interview with KAWC, Dr. Corr announced that AWC won't be increasing property taxes despite federal funding uncertainties and initial projections that it'd be needed.