The federal COVID-19 emergency financing for Michigan’s public schools is worth billions of dollars, but if it isn’t used by the end of September, the schools may lose some of it. A stimulus package that poured money into localities to cope with COVID-19-related economic issues was enacted into law by President Joe Biden in 2021....
Author: Margaret Lanz (Margaret Lanz)
Poll Reveals: Black Americans Feel U.S. Institutions Are Against Them
According to a study on conspiracy theories, the majority of Black Americans claim to have routinely or occasionally encountered racial discrimination, which affects how they perceive American institutions including law enforcement, the political system, and the media. The Pew Research Center report, which was released on Monday, looked at the relationship between conspiracy theories and...
Fed’s June Meeting: Rate Cuts Not in the Cards: What’s Next?
Almost nobody anticipates a reduction in interest rates from the Federal Reserve when its two-day meeting ends on Wednesday. However, investors and analysts will be watching for hints about when the central bank will really be able to lower its main rate and the number of times it may do so this year. As the...
IRS Grants Extra Time for 2024 Taxes to Kentucky’s April Storm Survivors
For people and companies in areas of Kentucky hit by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides, and mudslides that started on April 2, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief. The deadline for these taxpayers to submit their various federal individual and corporate tax forms and make payments is now November 1, 2024....
Hottest Real Estate: Discover the Fastest-Growing Home Prices in Vermont
For many years, people looking for a slower pace of life have found refuge in Vermont, a state renowned for its picturesque landscapes, charming towns, and serene environment. However, there has been a recent boom in real estate in the Green Mountain State. We’ll investigate the towns and cities where property values are rising the...
Top Crime Hotspots in Alabama: Are You Living in One?
Safety is a consideration that many individuals make when selecting a location to call home. A fundamental human need is to feel safe in one’s community and to know that one’s family is safe. Although Alabama is a stunning state with a fascinating past, it has certain sections with greater crime rates than others, just...
Here are the Reasons Why Oklahoma Might Not Be the Best Place to Relocate?
Oklahoma is a popular place to relocate because of its welcoming people, expansive landscapes, and affordable cost of living. However, Oklahoma has advantages and disadvantages just like any other place. Take everything into account before you pack your bags and fly to the Sooner State. Some possible disadvantages to take into account are covered in...
Economic Vibrancy: Illinois Towns with Thriving Local Businesses
The Prairie State of Illinois is well-known for its vast cornfields, thriving metropolises like Chicago, and extensive past. Illinois, however, has many quaint communities with thriving local enterprises outside of its metropolitan areas. These neighborhoods foster a strong feeling of place, with individual stores, eateries, and business owners serving as the pillars of the community’s...
State-Wide Ruling: School Cell Phone Bans Supersede District Regulations
Teachers are coming up with innovative ways to restrict their students’ use of cell phones in class. While some students must keep their phones in lockers, others keep them in pouches they can only access at the end of the school day. The honor system is another option, of course. While educators have long struggled...
Woman Takes Legal Action Against Cold Stone for Lack of Pistachios in Ice Cream
Is it crazy to think that real pistachios should be used in a scoop of pistachio ice cream? Or how about a bowl of butter pecans using actual butter? Courts may soon have to make such important decisions over a beloved summertime treat. A class action complaint filed by a lady from Long Island alleging...