The U.S. Forest Service said it has begun making payments for work done under existing contracts and agreements, possibly opening the door for now-stalled local tree planting grant programs to move ...

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The Trump administration's efforts to end federal diversity, equity and inclusion programs has hit an unexpected target: In February, communities around the country learned that funding was canceled ...