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Energy Department pulled grant money from states that didn't vote for Trump, new filing says
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Evan Thomas , KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 25, 2026
· 3 min read
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In new legal filings, lawyers for the Trump administration say that decisions to end nearly 300 renewable energy development grants last year were made based "solely" on whether recipients supported President Donald Trump in the 2024 election. In a filing dated July 15, lawyers representing the...
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Key takeaway In a filing dated July 15, lawyers representing the U.
Why this matters in The Waco
The revelation that the Energy Department pulled grant money from states that didn't vote for Trump has significant implications for Waco and McLennan County. As a community that has been actively pursuing renewable energy development, the cancellation of nearly 300 grants totaling close to $8 billion is a major setback. The fact that the decision was based on political considerations rather than the merits of the projects themselves raises concerns about the fairness and transparency of the grant allocation process. For Waco, this means that local renewable energy projects may have been unfairly disadvantaged due to the state's political leanings. As the city continues to explore ways to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable energy, it is crucial that local leaders and residents remain vigilant and advocate for a more equitable and apolitical approach to funding renewable energy initiatives.
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Published: July 25, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
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What is this story about? In new legal filings, lawyers for the Trump administration say that decisions to end nearly 300 renewable energy development grants last year were made based "solely" on whether recipients supported President Donald Trump in the 2024 election. In a filing dated July 15, lawyers representing the...
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