Federal budget bill slashes spending on Neighborhood Access and Equity Program. Big grant for Emerald Trail in Jacksonville among the casualties.

City of Jacksonville to help complete the Emerald Trail through the Federal Highway Administration Neighborhood Access and Equity Program was slashed in the federal reconciliation bill signed into law by President Donald Trump on Friday.

Jacksonville City Council member Matt Carlucci says U.S. Reps. Rutherford and Bean remain committed to the project.