QUINCY ‒ Quincy’s economic outlook has been revised downward from stable to negative, while maintaining its “AA” score on long-term debt, according to S&P Global’s ratings. “AA” is the third highest grade issued by the agency. The change stems in part from the $91.9 million loss on investment sustained by Quincy’s retirement system in 2022,
The donor list for Jaime Arroyo’s mayoral campaign is a sprawling lineup of who’s who in the Lancaster political and business worlds — a stark contrast to opponent Janet Diaz whose most recent campaign finance report shows a single local donor. Many Democratic elected officials and committee members in the county have thrown their financial
Want to comment on this story? Become a subscriber today. Click here. Michigan must prioritize investing in students from low-income backgrounds who are farthest behind in post-pandemic learning if it wants to stop its slide to the bottom nationally in K-12 education metrics, a new education report released Thursday says. “Meeting the Moment,” a report
Chinese EV battery maker shows new tech US consumers can’t buy At the Shanghai Auto Show, Chinese EV battery giant CATL revealed new technologies, but none are likely to reach US consumers anytime soon. Straight Arrow News California is suing the Trump administration for withholding $5 billion in funds for electric vehicle infrastructure. The lawsuit
President Donald Trump signs order to cut PBS and NPR funding President Donald Trump signed an executive order to stop directly funding PBS and NPR. President Trump signed an executive order to defund NPR and PBS, claiming left-wing bias. A Pew Research poll shows more Americans support continued federal funding for public broadcasting than oppose
Lucio Vasquez / Houston Public Media A car drives through an electronic tolling facility on the Hardy Toll Road on March 14, 2022. State legislation that would require Harris County to send 30% of its surplus toll road funds to the City of Houston is one step closer to becoming law after passing the Texas
Here’s some common court terms that’s good to know Here’s a list of some of the most used legal jargon and their definitions. A former Howell man who admitted to bilking the government out of $3.75 million in funds set up to aid small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic has been sentenced to 16
How would a Dept. of Education closure affect Americans? U.S. President Donald Trump moved to eliminate the Department of Education. But he can’t shutter the agency without congressional legislation. The Trump administration’s proposed 2026 budget could eliminate Head Start funding, impacting 800,000 children nationwide. In Mississippi, Head Start serves 25,000 children and 238 pregnant mothers.
Gov. Stitt addresses remarks from Ryan Walters in press conference In a live-streamed press conference, Gov. Kevin Stitt spoke against Ryan Walters’ rule requiring children and parents to disclose immigration status upon enrollment. The Office of the Govenor/Youtube State schools Superintendent Ryan Walters said Tuesday he would block federal funds from going to Oklahoma schools
Ex-MPS school board member headed to trial The case against a former Milwaukee Public Schools board member will head to trial. Aisha Carr was in court on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 13. Fox – Milwaukee Aisha Carr, a former Milwaukee Public Schools board member who last year was accused of fraud and misconduct, is now facing