Starbase Charlotte faces closure as funding falls short

A program that introduces thousands of fifth through eighth grade students in underserved communities to STEM careers is likely shutting its doors for good.Starbase Charlotte is losing federal dollars.Program director Dan Cloninger says that while the House approved the $60 million requested from Starbase, the Senate only approved $20 million.That allowed the program to run until Jan. 31.  Now Starbase Charlotte is operating under a continuing resolution set to expire March 14.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/starbase-charlotte-faces-closure/275-c1ee5d17-73ed-4b9a-9dd3-bca7c11d4df7WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.