May 10, 2024
Funds

Goshen, Elkhart, county to receive INDOT grant funds | News

BRAZIL —Millions of dollars will be spread throughout Elkhart County and neighboring counties with the issuance of Community Crossings grants. Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana Department of Transportation gathered Wednesday at the Clay County Courthouse with cities, towns, and counties from across Indiana receiving portions of the $207 million awarded through the Community

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Loans

Gillibrand wants to continue federal student loan forgiveness | News

NEW YORK (TNS) — U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand declared her intent to codify the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan, which has already forgiven $63 million worth of student loans for New Yorkers, according to a written statement. The SAVE Plan was presented by President Joe Biden, and has been in effect since August

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Funds

WILLIAMS: Excess educational funds used for retirement | Community

Christmas has come early to the American taxpayers! One of the provisions of a recently passed tax law allows beneficiaries of certain education investments to perform a tax-free rollover to a Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) for their benefit. Why is this important? First, the excess education funds will be taxed to the beneficiary should

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Dalton moves funds to rec center, paving | Local News

The Dalton Finance Committee at a recent meeting agreed to shift $10.7 million in funding to renovation of the John Davis Recreation Center and to what City Administrator Andrew Parker called “a rather aggressive street resurfacing plan.” The Finance Committee is comprised of the members of the City Council. The funds that will be shifted

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Funds

Floyd, Johnson and Pike to receive illegal dump cleanup funds | News

Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Goodman announced in a statement Feb. 8 approximately $924,600 in grants for the cleanup of 69 illegal dumps in 16 counties across the commonwealth. “Kentucky families deserve for their communities to be clean and safe. Illegal dump sites can affect Kentuckians’ quality of life

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Loans

Cherokees receive $500K for small business loans

Cherokees receive $500K grant to create small business loans The Cherokee Nation was recently awarded a $500,000 Rural Business Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to create small business loans that support Cherokee citizen-owned businesses and create community-based jobs. Deputy Chief Bryan Warner accepted the donation during the Oklahoma Tribal Opportunity Partnership Summit in

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Investment

Company planning $200 million investment in Anderson | Local News

ANDERSON — An Oregon-based company planning to open a manufacturing facility in Anderson explained the project to local residents. Malarkey Roofing is a manufacturer of high-quality roofing shingles. Company officials met with area residents Thursday at Ivy Tech Community College to provide details on the project. The company has locations in Portland, Oregon; California, Oklahoma

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Mortgage

Mortgage questins to ask and expect from your lender |

When you apply for a mortgage, the lender will assess its risk to decide whether to loan you money. Along with the mortgage questions they’ll ask you, you’ll also likely have questions to ask a lender, including inquiries about application requirements and what mortgage lenders look for. Here, we’ll cover some questions to ask a

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Loans

Local man loans car to stranded travelers

They have put the middle stripe on the Mattoon-Tuscola road, and it is an interesting job to watch. The men on the job are not inviting a gallery, but there are always a few spectators who are watching the work with keen enjoyment. The broad black center stripe in the middle of the road is

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