Tag: allocation

Gov. Whitmer faces opposition from teachers about fund allocation

MONROE — Education groups across the state have united to change school funding. On May 16, 2024, a group of 13 organizations, including the Michigan Education Association, AFT-MI, Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators, and many more jointly addressed a letter to members of the Michigan legislature that demanded a […]

Smart Capital Allocation, 9.7% Dividend Yield

British American Tobacco (NYSE:BTI) (LSE:BATS) stock continues to trade at depressed levels. However, smart capital allocation practices recently, combined with shares currently attached to a tremendous 9.7% yield, should sustain its bullish case. Admittedly, Wall Street’s negative sentiment is not unfounded, as cigarette sales volumes continue to face pressures globally. Nevertheless, progress from non-combustibles and […]

Newton’s declining enrollment is greater than state’s 2.5% SSA allocation

Apr. 12—Although the Iowa Legislature passed a 2.5 percent increase in Supplemental State Aid for all public schools in the state, Newton Community School District’s decline in enrollment is greater than the new SSA allocation and therefore the district will only be receiving a 1 percent increase in new money. Tim Bloom, director of business […]

Fresno Co. farmers disappointed after water allocation results

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno County farmers are disappointed following the announcement of the Bureau of Reclamation regarding an update to the water allocations for the Central Valley Project water users. Officials say the initial allocation for South of Delta agricultural contractors, including Westlands Water District, was set at 15 percent of the total […]

DWR doubles water allocation forecast

Mar. 22—The Department of Water Resources (DWR) on Friday said there will be a second increase in the State Water Project (SWP) allocation forecast for 2024, doubling the amount that was announced in February. Officials said the newly announced forecasted water allocation is 30% of requested supplies, up from the 15% announced last month — […]

European Parliament supports allocation of €50 billion for Ukraine

The European Parliament has approved the allocation of a €50 billion macro-financial assistance package to Ukraine by a majority vote. Source: European Pravda with reference to press service of the European Parliament Details: At the plenary session on 27 February, the decision was adopted with 536 votes in favour. A total of 40 European deputies […]

DWR announces increase to water allocation forecast

Feb. 21—The Department of Water Resources announced a 5% increase in state water allocations forecasts for 2024 on Wednesday, which is now 15% of requested supplies. According to officials, this translates to about 200,000 acre-feet of additional water for the 29 public water agencies that serve 27 million Californians. The Department of Water Resources previously […]