Ways federal funding cuts have affected Kansas programs

These stories explores the effects of federal funding cuts on Wichita initiatives.

Federal tariffs could strain Wichita's economy, particularly affecting its aviation sector. Meanwhile, the reduction in support for mental health services poses a challenge for both urban and rural communities. Read the stories below.

NO. 1: HOW DID WICHITA, SEDGWICK COUNTY USE FEDERAL ARPA FUNDS? HERE ARE SOME OF THE PROJECTS.

The funds were intended to help local governments recover their losses from the COVID-19 pandemic. | Published December 28, 2024 | Read Full Story by Kylie Cameron

NO. 2: TRUMP TARIFF FALLOUT: THESE KANSAS-PRODUCED GOODS COULD GET HIT BY RETALIATORY TARIFFS

“It’s really going to hit Wichita hard,” one economics professor said this week. | Published March 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lindsay Smith

NO. 3: TRUMP CUTS: WHAT’S NEXT FOR KANSAS MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT PROGRAMS?

Nearly two-thirds of substance use disorder grant funding in the state comes from the federal government, according to a recently released statewide assessment. | Published April 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kylie Cameron

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