July 9, 2025

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What happened to student loan forgiveness in ‘big, beautiful bill’?

Here’s what the Senate removed from Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Here’s whats left of Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” after Senate cuts due to the “Byrd rule.” President Trump’s spending bill introduces changes to student loan programs, including new borrowing caps and repayment plans. Graduate students will have a $100,000 lifetime borrowing cap, while medical

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Rutherford County Commission funds up to 9.75% public safety raises

The raises are part of the fiscal budget year that starts July 1 Rutherford County Commission boosts public safety pay by at least 8% Rutherford County Commission Chairman Jeff Phillips talks about decision to boost public safety pay by at least 8%. All Rutherford government employees will see their pay tables increase by at least

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KCS its keeps priorities amid Department of Education uncertainty

Superintendent Jon Rysewyk on Knox County Schools’ biggest challenges The Knox County Schools leader talks about how to make changes within a huge school district. Knox County Schools has already worked through one change handed down from the Trump administration on DEI compliance, and Superintendent Jon Rysewyk says he’s ready for whatever comes next. As

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