From June 7 through June 9, Special Olympics Washington will be hosting its annual State Spring Games and the need for volunteers is large. It takes an army of volunteers to make the games successful and according to the program coordinator, there is a 400 volunteer staff shortfall. There are 3 volunteer groups needed – […]
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New London officials scramble to address $800K state funding shortfall ahead of budget vote
May 17—NEW LONDON — What was expected to be a routine City Council vote next week to approve the proposed 2024-25 city and school budgets has gotten more complicated with the loss of $800,000 in expected state education aid. The council is slated on Monday to hold its third and final reading on the $57.13 […]
When grief and AI collide, Social Security shortfall, benefits of olive oil
👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! A staple of the Mediterranean diet could help lower your risk of death from dementia, according to a new study. A daily spoonful of olive oil was linked with a 28% lower risk compared with those who never or rarely ate any, Harvard University scientists found. Here’s what else […]
Parents disappointed by Salem-Keizer Public Schools staff cuts amid $70M budget shortfall
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Parents and families at Salem-Keizer Public Schools are voicing their disappointment at the latest round of massive proposed layoffs the district is facing amid budget cuts. About 400 jobs hang in the balance at Oregon’s second-largest school district, with the proposal outline slashing roughly 7% of the district’s total workforce. Now […]
Parents disappointed by Salem-Keizer Public Schools staff cuts amid $70M budget shortfall
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Parents and families at Salem-Keizer Public Schools are voicing their disappointment at the latest round of massive proposed layoffs the district is facing amid budget cuts. About 400 jobs hang in the balance at Oregon’s second-largest school district, with the proposal outline slashing roughly 7% of the district’s total workforce. Now […]
Joe Biden’s Top Economic Advisor Has a Harsh but Realistic Solution to Social Security’s Growing Cash Shortfall
For most retired Americans, Social Security income is something they couldn’t live without. Over two decades of annual surveys from national pollster Gallup have shown that 80% to 90% of then-current retirees rely on their monthly benefit, in some capacity, to cover their expenses. Furthermore, 76% to 88% of non-retirees expect to lean on their […]
Ukraine lowers conscription age to plug shortfall in troops fighting Russia
Ukraine has lowered the military conscription age from 27 to 25 in an effort to replenish its depleted ranks after more than two years of war following Russia’s full-scale invasion. The new mobilisation law came into force a day after Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed it. Ukraine’s parliament passed it last year. It was not […]
Ukraine lowers conscription age to plug shortfall in troops fighting Russia
Ukraine has lowered the military conscription age from 27 to 25 in an effort to replenish its depleted ranks after more than two years of war following Russia’s full-scale invasion. The new mobilisation law came into force a day after Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky signed it. Ukraine’s parliament passed it last year. It was not […]
Ukraine lowers its conscription age to 25 to plug a shortfall in troop numbers fighting Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine on Wednesday lowered the military conscription age from 27 to 25 in an effort to replenish its depleted ranks after more than two years of war following Russia’s full-scale invasion. The new mobilization law came into force a day after Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed it. Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna […]
Ringwood schools to cut 30 full-time jobs to deal with budget shortfall
RINGWOOD — A projected $1.1 million cut to the borough’s school budget for 2024-25 is turning out to be bad news for taxpayers. Revenue shortfalls combined with rising expenses saw Board of Education members this month introduce a $29.8 million preliminary budget for the 2024-25 school year. While a significant drop from the current year’s […]
$4 million shortfall impacts Central State University staff, spending
$4 million shortfall impacts Central State University staff, spending A local university is considering layoffs and cutting expenses due to a multi-million-dollar shortfall. Central State University interim president Alex Johnson sent a letter to university staff stating, “The need to reconcile the budget earlier than usual has become an urgent matter.” >> Urgent search for […]
Officials come up with plan to address budget shortfall
NEW PHILADELPHIA ‒ Mayor Joel Day said he and Finance Committee Chairman Steve Rippeth have come up with a plan to address New Philadelphia’s projected $380,000 shortfall in the 2024 general fund budget without laying off employees. Day told council on Monday that he and Rippeth had met on Sunday to discuss the budget. They […]