CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — Texas schools are breathing a sigh of relief after the Department of Education released previously frozen funds that directly impacted teacher resources, after-school programs and bilingual education. The delay occurred in June when the Department of Education reviewed whether spending aligned with the president’s priorities. Texas AFT President Zeph Capo said
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Benjamin Pease | Special to the Herald-Tribune Many investors focus on past returns when making investment decisions. Our personal experiences – particularly recent losses or missed opportunities – can weigh heavily on how we approach risk and outlook. This is known as recency bias. However, when it comes to fixed income, especially municipal bonds, the
Senators grill Education Secretary Linda McMahon over proposed cuts Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified to Congress over proposed budget cuts. After a monthlong delay, more than $118 million in federal K-12 funds will be released to Tennessee. The Trump administration missed a deadline to allocate $6.2 billion in funds nationwide, saying it was due to
100 days of Trump: 3 key changes impacting people across America 100 days after returning to power, Donald Trump is charging ahead with tariffs, an immigration crackdown and federal cuts, including dismantling DEI. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” appropriates $300 million for security reimbursements to communities where Trump has properties. Expenses incurred on or
Senate passes bill to cut funding to public broadcasting The bill to cut more than $9 billion from public broadcasting, foreign aid and more will move on for a final House vote, then to the president. The rescission bill passed by Congress ends funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, including NPR and affiliates. KCLU
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Senators grill Education Secretary Linda McMahon over proposed cuts Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified to Congress over proposed budget cuts. Two Shasta County high schools re-examine after-school programs in wake of federal funding freeze The freeze affects roughly $339,000 allocated for high schools in Cottonwood and Anderson Students at two Shasta County high schools may