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Stimulus funding requests highlight staffing ‘crisis’ for disability service providers
AA trio of West Michigan nonprofits are asking for millions of dollars in federal stimulus funding to help address a longstanding and worsening labor shortage among labor providers. services for people with intellectual and developmental…
Ottawa and Kent counties aim to maximize ARPA with revolving loan funds for housing
Both Ottawa and Kent counties are considering using federal stimulus funds to create revolving loan funds to help ease the area's housing shortage by providing continuity of funding instead of funding individual projects.
The two counties…
Fed on track for tens of billions in losses amid inflation fight
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By Michael S. Derby
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve's aggressive campaign to contain inflation leaves it on track for tens of billions or even…
State Data Shows State Spending Under CARES Act Shifting to Online Programs | Education
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Louisiana unemployment rate continues to fall to record lows | Company
The state's seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate continued its descent to record lows in September,…
Colorado seeks to fund equity and affordable housing programs by cutting tax refunds
In September, the average sale price for a single-family home in Colorado was nearly $670,000. It's a number that most first-time home buyers and low-income families find difficult to swallow.
Due to Colorado's exorbitant housing costs,…
Village residents are ‘confused’ as to why they haven’t received stimulus money…
SCHOOLCRAFT, MI — Residents of the village of Schoolcraft don't want to come across as "bad losers," the village superintendent said, but they don't know why the county hasn't provided federal stimulus funds to the village in the framework…
Here is the inflation breakdown for September 2022 – in a graph
Inflation was a bit higher than expected in September, with monthly gains driven mainly by housing, food and medical care, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said Thursday.Inflation measures how quickly the prices consumers pay for a wide…
Washington candidates tell contrasting economic stories
Spending as a Culture War Issue
In a recent Crosscut/Elway poll of likely voters in Washington, those who identified as Republicans were three times more likely to say the economy is a top concern. Meanwhile, voters identified as…
Same tax rate for 2023 city budget | News, Sports, Jobs
Jamestown's tax rate is proposed to be unchanged from last year with a slight increase in tax levies proposed in Mayor Eddie Sundquist's 2023 budget proposal.
The…
AG report: a Covid-19 fund set up by the government to finance the recovery plan and economic…
PETALING JAYA: The government established the Covid-19 Fund, which came into effect on October 27, 2020, under subsection 4(1) of the Temporary Measures Act.!-->…
COVID, inflation and supply-side economics: what will happen?
Tim Rowland
| JournalistWest Virginia Air National Guard plane crash in W.Va.October 7 marks the 30th anniversary of the crash of a C-130 military cargo plane near Berkeley Springs, W.Va. A crew of six were killed.Dave McMillion, The…
Georgia Homeowners Fund Distributes Over $30 Million
ATLANTA — The Georgia HAF has distributed more than $30 million in financial assistance to Georgia homeowners since the program launched.
Exit:
Congressman David Scott, (GA-13) and Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA)…
Lafayette can’t spend $13.5 million in federal funds on major drainage projects
The Lafayette Consolidated government has tied up $13.5 million in federal funds on a drainage project that accounting consultants say it can't spend the money on.Lafayette Parish Council has allocated $13.5 million of its federal COVID-19…
Stocks slip after Wednesday’s post-Fed rout
Stocks slid on Thursday after major averages emerged from a day of steep losses following another big rate hike by the Federal Reserve.Stocks were mostly down early in the morning, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 91 points, or…
African Women Impact Fund receives $50 million to create an inclusive investment environment –…
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Standard Bank Group, with the support of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) and the African Union Commission (AUC), have announced the realization of the…
As a first step, the European Union takes action to cut funding for Hungary due to attacks on…
Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterThe EU executive proposes to withdraw 7.5 billion euros from HungarySays Hungary's proposed remedies could work if implemented wellThe 27 EU countries have three months to decide, no…
Affordable housing among 319 projects seeking to cut $127 million from Kent County stimulus funds
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Kent County on Friday released a catalog detailing 319 projects requesting a share of $127.6 million in COVID-19 stimulus funding the county received under the American Rescue Plan Act ( ARPA).The proposals run the gamut…
U.S. banks slow bond market liquidity deployment as deposits fall in second quarter
Even in the face of higher interest rates, banks were reluctant to invest cash in the bond market in the second quarter of 2022 as deposits declined over the period.
Banking stocks fell 1.8% from the prior quarter as excess cash declined…
Alpena County must right its financial ship | News, Sports, Jobs
Another day and another story by News staff writer Steve Schulwitz that the Alpena County government is once again looking at a gap between revenue and spending.…
Relief funds still helping city’s recovery, 2023 budget shows
Before City Council meets this Thursday to approve the $3.4 billion budget for fiscal year 2023, a business session and public hearing at 2 p.m. on Tuesday will give citizens one more opportunity to make their To hear.
Council…
Asian stocks rise on weaker dollar, China stimulus hopes
A man wearing a protective mask, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, walks past an electronic board displaying Nikkei Index charts (top) outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, on March 10, 2022. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon /File…
Dakota County Council Approves Funding for New South St. Paul – Twin Cities Library
The Dakota County Board of Commissioners voted on Tuesday to build a new $11.3 million public library in South St. Paul.
The 16,000-square-foot facility will be built by Shoreview-based Donlar Construction on land donated by the city and…
Letters to the Editor – Labor Day, Masseurs, Republican Plans, Lindsey Graham
Tribute to American workersWe should honor the American worker on Labor Day.The labor movement has worked to improve working conditions, create workplace democracy and actively participate in union-management decision-making. The many…
Count on a Fed pivot only after it happens, says JPMorgan Funds strategist
Investors should prepare for a struggling housing market and the economy "wobbly on the brink of recession" before the Federal Reserve caves in its fight against inflation, said David Kelly, chief global strategist at…
1%? The housing challenge deserves a much bigger investment
Solving the state's affordable housing crisis has not been a priority by spending $1.5 billion in stimulus funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. According to an analysis of the!-->…
letter to the editor – Marshall Democrat-News
Dear Editor, Having recently received a notification that my vehicles have increased in value for personal property tax purposes, I have to wonder if there will be a corresponding reduction in tax rates? Personal…
Funding Dispute Between St. Tammany Parish Government and North Shore DA in Court | A Tammany
A showdown over how much money St. Tammany Parish must provide for the criminal charges will come to court…
Letters to the Editor – MU PTO proposal unlikely to keep staff – InsuranceNewsNet
I love working at Mizzou, but the benefits have gradually eroded since I started 23 years ago. Examples include implementing required pension fund contributions, consolidating job titles leading to fewer opportunities for promotion,…
BEWARE: GOP lawmakers will take credit that isn’t due
Republican lawmakers have long taken credit for the accomplishments of President Biden and the Democrats. Now that President Biden has signed into law the Cut Inflation Act, we can expect!-->!-->…
‘A boon for economic recovery’: Local tech companies seek money for CHIPS law
"This is going to be an economic boost for our region," said James Brett, president of the New England Council, a regional trade association that lobbied for the law to be passed.Get the pace of innovationThe Boston Globe's tech reporters…
Evictions multiply in the form of assistance, protections disappear
Jada Riley thought she had overcome homelessness.The 26-year-old was finally earning a steady income cleaning houses during the pandemic to afford a one-bedroom apartment for $700 a month. But she lost almost all of her customers after…
Stimulus Raises $2.5M in Seed Funding
Tiffanie Stanard, Founder/CEO – Stimulus, Inc.
Stimulusa Philadelphia, PA-based relationship intelligence (SaaS) startup has raised $2.5 million in seed funding.
The round was led by Black Ops VC, with participation from Genius…
Birth of the “stars” of Saline County
Making the most of available resources to counter the effects of COVID-19, Saline Stars was born in April through the Choose Saline County app.The loyalty program aims to spend up to $670,000 of the $10.532 million allocated to the county…
ARPA money heist leads to conflict – Newton Daily News
Supervisors approved an agreement with the county's financial adviser to determine eligibility for a number of American Rescue Plan Act-funded projects, which were authorized by the board more than four weeks ago and gave place in a debate…
LSC-University Park will welcome students back for the 10th anniversary fall semester on August 29
Celebrations are planned throughout August and September as Lone Star College-University Park welcomes back students and staff.LSC-University Park classes have been delivered face-to-face and online over the past year. Campus will begin…
City Budget Public Hearing Draws Speakers on New Moms Program, Free Transportation | local…
Lacie Bolte's 4-month-old daughter made her first appearance before Lincoln City Council on Monday as her mother recounted her difficult entry into the world - and how a universal home-visiting program for new moms proposed…
Inauguration of the new park in the center of Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- City leaders and residents turned over some dirt at the dedication of a new park in the neighborhood near Fresno High.One of the smallest residents, Joaquin Bergstrom, was happy that the park was within walking…
Leacock supervisors hear plan to bring wireless internet to residents using federal bailout funds |…
When: The Leacock Township Board of Supervisors met on July 18th.What happened: Bob Troxell, director of…
Do you think the Fed hasn’t done enough? Think again
Comment this storyCommentThe Federal Reserve is widely criticized for its handling of the highest US inflation in four decades. Critics say the central bank, which is expected to raise interest rates by 75 basis points at its meeting on…
Skechers, Steve Madden, VF, Crocs, Deckers and more – Footwear News
Over the next two weeks, Skechers, Steve Madden, VF Corporation, Deckers, Under Armour, Crocs and Adidas will release their final quarter results.
Analysts said the macro effects of the current economic environment such as inflation,…
China’s top banks begin lending under $45 billion infrastructure plan
What's new: Two of China's political lenders set up new units to handle funding in the latest 300 billion yuan ($45 billion) in infrastructure spending to support the stellar economy.
The China Development Bank (CDB), the country's…
Sen. Mike McGuire and Santa Rosa officials announce $10 million in new funding for Roseland Library…
State Sen. Mike McGuire joined city and county officials and nonprofit leaders at a Tuesday rally along Hearn Avenue to announce new funding of $10 million dollars by the state for two long-awaited Roseland civic projects.
Through…
Euro at 1-week high, Fed rate hike bets hit dollar
US dollar and euro banknotes are seen in this illustration taken July 17, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterLONDON, July 18 (Reuters) - The euro strengthened to a one-week high on…
Tecklenburg: After more than a decade, Spring-Fishburne is a project we can be proud of | Comment
At the end of the last century, a well-known newspaper brightened up its typically ho-hum television…
U.S. jobs report beats June estimate, but Illinois is more at risk in a recession
Illinois is one of the states with the most to gain from the continued national jobs recovery, but it could be hit harder than other states by a recession.
The national economy added 372,000 jobs in June,…
Cuyahoga County Board members set their own rules on how to seek proposals for $66 million in ARPA…
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cuyahoga County board members have created starkly different methods for determining how millions of stimulus dollars should be spent in their districts.Some members seek spending ideas through an open application process,…
States and localities pump more money into community colleges than four-year campuses
State and county officials thought bachelor's and graduate degree students deserved more money than those pursuing two-year associate's degrees, but during the pandemic they changed course. notice.
Public two-year community…
Lafayette City Council to vote on $1 million for new homeless shelter
The Lafayette City Council could spend $1 million to help build a new homeless shelter this month as the area's homeless population continues to grow.The Acadiana Regional Coalition on Homelessness and Housing is set to receive $1 million…
Where can you get a US stimulus check in July 2022?
Did you know you might still be able to get a US stimulus check? We're not talking about the federal government handing out funds because of Covid-19. On the contrary, some state and city governments are doing it for other reasons…
Behind China’s and Hong Kong’s Different Responses to US Interest Rate Hikes
News analysis
Amid soaring inflation, central banks in mainland China and Hong Kong opted to react in the opposite direction to aggressive interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve, with China easing monetary policy and Hong Kong Kong…
The first train of the season leaves Chama |
With a puff of hissing steam and the unmistakable whistle, the first train of the year rolled out of Chama…
Editorial: ARPA Fund — Use It or Lose It | Opinion
Everywhere you look it looks like ARPA money is hard at work on the North Shore and the Merrimack Valley.…
New Jupiter CEO faces tougher ride
A man points to a computer screen showing stock information in this illustrative photo taken in Bordeaux, France, France, March 30, 2016. REUTERS/Regis DuvignauJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterLONDON, June 28…
The politics of inflation: high gasoline prices | Opinion
The Republican Party has a long tradition of politics for non-political…
Over two years imposed on Modesto woman who conspired with incarcerated son to submit 121 fraudulent…
SAN FRANCISCO — Sheila Denise Dunlap was sentenced today to 27 months in federal prison for participating in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, U.S. Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds announced. , Internal Revenue…
How does Holland think his Internet service will succeed where so many others have failed?
Cities elsewhere in Michigan and across the country are grumbling about building government-run Internet networks that their taxpayers have to subsidize. On August 2, Dutch voters will decide if they want to bet that Holland can succeed…
Cuyahoga County Council members propose spending $13.7 million in COVID stimulus funds for parks,…
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cuyahoga County Council members are set to propose spending $13.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars on parks, beautification projects and more in their districts of origin.Council members Scott Tuma, Michael…
Novato set to pass budget with $1.5 million deficit
Novato City Council is expected to pass a $49 million budget this month, which includes a deficit of nearly $1.5 million.
While one-time funds such as federal stimulus funds and revenue from real estate sales will cover the budget deficit…
Sterling gets DOLA grant to start planning affordable housing – South Platte Sentinel
The city of Sterling received a $36,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs to help write an affordable housing strategic plan.
DOLA executive director Rick Garcia recently told Sterling City manager Kevin Blankenship about…
Duplicate stimulus grants awarded accidentally
The Department of Education accidentally awarded $73 million in emergency pandemic funding through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund to 24 colleges in August 2021, according to a new bureau report. of the Inspector General of the…
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Defends Cutting NYC Schools Budgets by $215 Million
Mayor Eric Adams insisted on Monday that his decision to cut New York public school budgets by $215 million due to declining enrollment does not count as a "cut."
“It's not a cut and people should be honest,”…
UHY to help county manage COVID-19 stimulus fees – for a fee | Covid19
Franklin County has given preliminary approval to an advisory firm to…
RPT-GRAPHIC-Central banks step up efforts to fight ‘rampant’ inflation
(Repeats the story from June 9 without changing the text)LONDON, June 9 (Reuters) - Major central banks are rushing to ditch post-pandemic stimulus and step up the pace of interest rate hikes to tame soaring inflation.The Reserve Bank of…
IRS warns U.S. taxpayers to remain vigilant over ongoing COVID-19 fraud
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Monday warned U.S. taxpayers that scammers are still using COVID-19 pandemic stimulus funds to steal people's money and identities, and called on taxpayers to remain vigilant against to such criminal…
Several people killed at the Graceland cemetery in Racine | State and Area News
DEE HÖLZEL, ALEX RODRIGUEZ, RYAN PATTERSON and ADAM ROGAN The Journal Times
Quotation"You can't even bury your loved ones."ROOT — Several people were shot Thursday…
$5 Challenge promotes agricultural products from New Mexico
New Mexico Department of Agriculture press release
Do you have a favorite New Mexico salsa, wine or enchilada? Do you stock up on chili, beef, onions or New Mexico cheese? Maybe you like…
Savvy Senior: How to Obtain Underutilized COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Funds | Qa
QUESTION: I recently saw a report on television about a government funeral assistance program available to families who have lost loved ones during the pandemic. What can you tell me about this? I lost my 78 year old…
May 28 – PNC’s Gus Faucher: Solid Growth in Consumer Spending in April, with Much Lower…
April's personal income and expenditure report was a strong report for continued economic growth in 2022.…
Stimulus checks for Pennsylvanians? Here’s where Governor Tom Wolf’s push for $2,000…
Governor Tom Wolf recently launched a push for the General Assembly to pass legislation that would send direct payments of $2,000 to many Pennsylvanians. The legislation will be part of the $500 million PA Opportunity program funded by the…
Port Huron weighs $380,780 ARP grant for CAN Council to help abused children
Members of the Port Huron City Council are set to approve the use of nearly $600,000 more in federal COVID stimulus aid on Monday, with most of the allocation going toward labor. a local non-profit organization with children affected by…
City of Buffalo Passes Amended 2023 Budget
BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — The City of Buffalo has passed its fiscal year 2023 budget.In a special session Friday evening, members of the Buffalo Common Council voted to amend the $568 million budget proposed by Mayor Byron Brown. Notably, the…
Saving our small businesses from a gloomy winter
State Representative Torren EckerThe rollercoaster economy that our small businesses have endured began with mandatory economic shutdowns and has been slow to recover. When Governor Tom Wolf shut down nearly every business at the start of…
To keep Saginaw toilet flushing in the right direction, officials are asking for a $7 million fix
SAGINAW, MI — Paul Reinsch doesn't want to know what happens when all the toilets for homes on the west side of Saginaw no longer go where they're supposed to."That wouldn't be good," said Reinsch, Saginaw's water and wastewater operations…