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Dec 20 2024EDUCATION

NIC Seeks to Trim Athletics Costs by $1. 8 Million

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

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Dec 20 2024EDUCATION

Valparaiso Schools Ready for 2025 with a $101 Million Budget

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

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Dec 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

Get Ready for Work: Jabra Connect 5t Earbuds Hit a Record Low Price

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

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Dec 18 2024FINANCE

B. C. 's Budget: A Closer Look at the Deficit and Promises

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

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Dec 17 2024FINANCE

Chicago's 2025 Budget Approved: No Tax Hike, Job Cuts Instead

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

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Mayor Johnson's New Budget Plan: Tax Relief and Job Cuts

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

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's Government Makeover: A New Approach?

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

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Dec 14 2024EDUCATION

Chicago Schools Face Financial Warning

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

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Dec 13 2024POLITICS

Mayor Postpones Budget Vote to Monday Amidst Council Dubiety

Mayor Brandon Johnson and his allies decided to delay the final vote on the 2025 budget until Monday, instead of voting as expected on Friday. Johnson's budget plan includes a $68. 5 million property tax hike and other fee and tax increases. This decision follows an extended and contentious budget s

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Dec 09 2024POLITICS

Meet the Billionaires: Musk and Ramaswamy's Plan to Shrink Government

On Thursday, two big-name business leaders, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, met with Republican lawmakers. They're part of a new commission aimed at making the federal government leaner. The day started with Ramaswamy chatting with Senate Republicans about his ideas. He even suggested that some gover

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