taxpayer funds

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The renovation project is estimated to cost nearly $300 million in taxpayer funds, according to an overview of the construction costs from last year reviewed by the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

The top federal official in charge of giving loans to nuclear plants had some harsh words this week for nuclear industry officials who want the government to invest more taxpayer funds into building reactors.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

The government said it worked closely with the companies since June, but had decided not to provide them with taxpayer funds "in the national interest".

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025

On Feb. 26, D.A. investigators executed search warrants as part of “Operation Dirty Pond,” a probe into the alleged misuse of taxpayer funds allocated for a $24-million aquatic center that hasn’t been built.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2025

The program initially received $300 million in taxpayer funds, which financed nearly 2,200 loans, CalHFA says.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2024