In a surprising turn of events, the Chicago Board of Education voted to fire Pedro Martinez, the leader of the city's public school system, on Friday night. This decision followed months of political upheaval. The vote was a victory for both the Chicago Teachers Union and Mayor Brandon Johnson, who
As federal workers like Johnny Zuagar, a statistician at the U. S. Census Bureau, prepare for Christmas, they’re also bracing for potential job furloughs due to government funding issues. With the possibility of a shutdown looming, many are cautious about spending on holiday gifts, worrying about wh
North Idaho College has made a tough decision to trim its athletics budget by $1. 8 million over the next two years. The college, which recently rejoined the National Junior College Athletic Association, saw its athletics budget balloon due to decisions made by former trustees. These included coveri
Valparaiso Community Schools are gearing up for the new year with a substantial budget of nearly $101 million. Superintendent Jim McCall and Chief Finance Officer Jim Holifield have secured this budget, which includes a 3. 1% raise for both teachers and administrators. The budget, passed unanimously
Imagine finding a deal so good it makes you forget about Black Friday. That's exactly what's happening with the Jabra Connect 5t earbuds. These little gems are meant for business, and they're now going for just $44. 99. That's a massive 74% off their original price of $169. 99! You might be thinking
British Columbia's Finance Minister Brenda Bailey recently announced a significant increase in the province's deficit. It has jumped by $429 million, hitting a record high of $9. 4 billion. This rise is mainly due to weak exports and higher expenses at home. Despite this, Bailey insists that the gov
In a tight vote, the Chicago City Council has given the green light to Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2025 budget, skipping any property tax increase. The final tally was 27 to 23, after heated discussions. Johnson originally proposed hiking taxes, but strong opposition pushed him to rethink his plan. The
Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson is presenting a new budget plan just weeks before a potential government shutdown. This plan aims to end the city's budget stalemate by dropping a proposed $68. 5 million property tax increase and cutting 10 jobs from his office. The mayor's office has grown larger un
Elon Musk, the tech billionaire, has been making waves since being chosen to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency. He's been actively using his platform to voice his opinions about the federal government. He's suggested that four climate-focused officials, including the niece of a prominen
The credit ratings company S&P has issued a warning to Chicago Public Schools (CPS). They said how the district manages its upcoming contract with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) will impact its financial health for years to come. CPS needs to either find more money or cut costs. If they don't, the
