Bob Atwell A conservative University of Wisconsin regent is refusing to step down even though his term expired this month, continuing a recent trend of holdover appointees. Then-Republican Gov. Scott Walker appointed Bob Atwell to the UW Board of Regents in 2017. His seven-year term ended May 1 but Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has yet […]
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COVID Relief Funds for CA Colleges are Expiring. Now What?
This article was originally published in CalMatters. In March 2020, colleges were on the verge of a crisis. Students were dropping out en masse, and California’s public colleges and universities predicted they might lose billions of dollars within the year. Enter the federal government. In three installments over the following year, Congress gave more than […]
With Trump’s tax cuts expiring, taxes could increase for most Americans after next year. Here’s how to plan ahead
For the past few years, American taxpayers have lived under a time-limited reprieve in their federal tax burden thanks to legislation passed at the end of 2017. At the end of 2025, though, time runs out. Unless the federal government extends the cuts, the majority of Americans will see their taxes increase in 2026. The […]
Expiring COVID Funds May Derail Summer, Afterschool Learning
Indiana state officials must continue to fund strong afterschool and summer learning programs that have helped many students catch up after the pandemic — even when government money runs out, according to a new report from advocates. Programs that add hours and support to the school day, are especially critical for low-income students who were […]