TOPEKA, Kan. — Federal judges in Kansas and Missouri on Monday together blocked much of a Biden administration student loan repayment plan that provides a faster path to cancellation and lower monthly payments for millions of borrowers. The judges’ rulings prevent the U.S. Department of Education from helping many of the intended borrowers ease their
BOISE, Idaho — School districts in Idaho are making drastic changes due to reported failed ballot support and cuts in federal funding. Where funding comes from and how it gets distributed is a common question with a complex answer. The Idaho Department of Education drafts budget recommendations for the legislature, and the Joint Finance and
A 5,120-square-foot, Cape Cod style home that blends elegance, comfort and luxury is for sale at the bottom of a Connecticut mountain. Built in 1973, this 12-room home at 208 Reverknolls the bottom of Avon Mountain is spread out on nearly 2.5 acres. The current long-time owners, who raised their family here, are selling the
Andrea Eger , Mike Simons OKLAHOMA CITY — State Superintendent Ryan Walters faced a panel of lawmakers Thursday morning about a new report that puts his handling of federal funds for public schools under a microscope. The Oklahoma Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency evaluated the use of federal funds that account for 12% to 14%
As a long-time crypto skeptic, it may seem odd that I am helping organize a digital assets conference at Duke University on Jan. 20-21. After all, I once wrote a Wall Street Journal op-ed calling for a cryptocurrency ban. While I continue to believe that unbacked cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin, provide no economic utility and impose
WASHINGTON — As he campaigns for reelection, President Joe Biden frequently touts his work on student debt, pointing to the millions of people who received cancellation under his watch. Yet relatively few Americans say they’re fans of his work on the issue, even among those who have student loans. Three in 10 U.S. adults say
More than a dozen theater organizations — including the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Torrington’s Warner Theater, Waterbury’s Palace Theater and the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center in Waterford — are calling on state leaders to restore millions of dollars in funding that lawmakers slashed during the 2024 legislative session, which wrapped last month. Collectively,
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced June 2, the launch of the Student Loan Empowerment Network (SLE Network), a network of community-based and legal aid organizations that will provide free assistance to Californians struggling to understand and pay off their student loan debts. “The Student Loan Empowerment Network will help
On May 8, one of the largest philanthropic investments ever for the youth of Los Angeles broke ground just north of LAX and the $150-million athletic and educational complex will be known as “Lulu’s Place” in memory of Carol Richardson Kimmelman, who was passionate about tennis, teaching and Southern California. Located at the intersection of
Stotts For more than a decade, Michigan has stood out as one of the top states in the nation for providing quality preschool opportunities for at-risk children. However, as leadership in Lansing continues their back-and-forth budget negotiations, Michigan’s lawmakers are on the brink of making a decision that could profoundly affect countless families across our