Most of Alabama congressional delegation opposes Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan | Alabama | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
(The Center Square) – Alabama’s federal elected officials are weighing in on President Joe Biden’s announcement on student loan forgiveness. The plan, President Biden announced Wednesday afternoon, calls for forgiving $10,000 in federal student loan debt that is owed by those earning less than $125,000, which one group, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, […]
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A version of this story appears in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. CNN — While this summer has seen Republican primary voters often opt for 2020 election skeptics from the Trump wing of their party, Democrats in some key races Tuesday opted for a more […]
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Bessemer Amazon union vote too close to call : NPR | #elections | #alabama
The Amazon fulfillment warehouse at the center of a unionization drive in Bessemer, Alabama. A second union election at the warehouse has concluded, with no winner yet declared. Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images The Amazon fulfillment warehouse at the center of a unionization drive in Bessemer, Alabama. A second union […]
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Study: Student Loan Debt in California Among the Lowest in the Nation
Health Information Management graduates from San Diego Mesa College participate in commencement ceremonies in 2021. Photo courtesy of the San Diego Community College District. A study released on the same day that President Biden announce limited forgiveness of students loans shows that California is one of the states least burdened by this debt. California ranks […]
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Women face more difficult struggle with housing costs in California, research shows
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Woman are much more likely than men to struggle with the cost of housing in California, according to a new report. “It was stunning how extreme the difference is between women and men,” said Nancy Cohen, president of the Gender Equity Policy Institute, which produced the report on housing and gender […]
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Plattsburgh mayor leads tour of beleaguered Crete Memorial Civic Center
The Crete Memorial Civic Center is the only venue in the Plattsburgh area for winter youth soccer teams. Organizers, parents and youth were among those who participated in a public tour of the facility Tuesday evening as Plattsburgh’s mayor explained why he thinks the building should be demolished. Last Wednesday Plattsburgh Mayor Chris Rosenquest issued […]
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Alabama Democrats struggle to gain ground in 2022 election cycle | #elections | #alabama
ALABAMA (WHNT) – For more than a decade, the Alabama Democratic party has struggled to be competitive in statewide races while showing a steady decline each year. The 2022 election cycle appears to also show lean times for the Democrats. A deeper look into that fact; a Democrat has held a state office seat only once since […]
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Arkansas delegation comes out against Biden student loan debt plan
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A plan announced by the White House to cancel some student loan debt for millions of Americans was met with resistance by Arkansas lawmakers in Washington. President Joe Biden announced a plan which would lower and in some cases remove student loan debt, estimated to affect 44 million United States student loan […]
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Broomfield City Council ponders offering health benefits to elected officials – Boulder Daily Camera | #citycouncil
The Broomfield City Council discussed offering health care benefits to elected officials in the city and county during Tuesday night’s study session. The majority of councilmembers agreed to move forward with a possible ordinance to allow for elected officials to receive benefits, and showed interest in reviewing other related factors, such as what amount of […]
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United Way of NWA promotes 2 to lead fast-growing Arkansas 211 service
Lowell-based nonprofit United Way of Northwest Arkansas announced the appointments Tuesday (Aug. 23) of Dallas Mudd and Christina Hinds to new positions with Arkansas 211. Mudd was named executive director, and Hinds is vice president of business development. Their jobs reflect the expansion of 211 services throughout the state. Arkansas 211 is a confidential information and referral service […]
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