Stockton Unified School District Trustee AngelAnn Flores was found guilty of filing a false insurance claim but was acquitted of embezzlement and misuse of public funds charges, which her supporters say were fueled by local political vendettas. The verdict was announced Thursday afternoon following a three-week trial. Flores, who remains on the school board, faced
New York congressional delegation members warned Thursday the Trump administration’s hold on education funding includes more than $400 million in-state — disrupting school planning and threatening teacher training and English language instruction. The 19 Democrats sent a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon and the federal government budget office — first shared with the Daily
File Photo by Steven Allen Adams Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge Richard Lindsay ruled Wednesday that the Water Development Authority was in the wrong when it awarded $5 million to Steubenville, Ohio-based College of St. Joseph the Worker. CHARLESTON — A circuit court judge in Kanawha County sided with the American
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
Top California Democrats say they’ve averted a worst-case scenario for struggling Bay Area transit agencies — but only for now. Tucked into the $320 billion state budget agreement that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed last week is a $750 million loan for four local transit agencies to keep operating while they face massive deficits. The loan
(Meeting Updates – Photo Illustration – MetroCreativeConnection) PARKERSBURG — City Council’s Finance Committee will consider the proposed plan for Community Development Block Grant and HOME Funds Tuesday prior to a regular council meeting with multiple appointments on the agenda. The action plan to be reviewed at the 6 p.m. Finance meeting in the executive conference
The Friends of Findley State Park, Inc., hosted a root beer float social July 5 and served more than 100 people in an effort to raise funds for the expansive park. “We have really big dreams that seem to be pushed back now,” said Tricia Andel, president of the organization, of recent budget cuts at
From acorn-sized beginnings to its towering oak tree proportions today, the concept of Citizenship by Investment (CIP) in the Caribbean has developed into a dependable source of foreign capital for countries. Creating economic diversity for the region’s tourism-dependent nations, CIP initiatives have grown since St. Kitts and Nevis first adopted the income-producing practice in 1984.
SALEM — The finance committee discussed the incorrect use of ARP funds designated to pay for the city’s building department for a recent property purchase in its meeting Monday. While discussing a proposed appropriations ordinance, Councilman and Finance Committee Chairman Andrew Null questioned auditor Sal Salvino about an appropriation of $25,000 from the city’s General
President Trump’s big bill passes Senate with help from JD Vance President Donald Trump’s amended bill was narrowly passed by the Senate, with Vice President JD Vance’s vote breaking the 50-50 tie. The Trump administration may eliminate federal funding for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, impacting after-school programs nationwide. The cuts will affect nearly