wraparound service adj.— «We have tried to persuade our legislators and governor to provide the comprehensive treatment so desperately needed by those who suffer from severe mental illness.…But to no avail. Two assembly bills, both...
descope v. to reduce the goals or specifications of an undertaking, especially as a result of funding cuts. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Rolls Royce Republican n.— «Brad Woodhouse has taken to calling the Republicans pushing these cuts “Rolls Royce” Republicans. They support tax cuts that skew toward the wealthiest Americans while slashing funding for programs...
silo funding other.— «Even when the feds provide money, often the strings attached make it hard for the states to use it efficiently. For instance, Missouri CIO Gerry Washington told conference attendees that federal grants to pay for a...
silo funding other.— «There is still conflict between the aim of a joined up approach to children’s services, and silo funding of schools.» —“Comment—Grip On Purse Strings Starts To Slip” LGCnet (U.K.) July 29...
silo funding other.— «But they don’t just dole out money and tell communities where to spend it. “That’s what you call silo funding—pour money in at the top and let it just come out at the bottom.”» —“Faith, Hope&Mdash;No...