DENVER (KDVR) – Denver metro rents are rising month after month, but they remain lower than the same time last year. The Denver-Aurora-Lakewood metro area is one of the most costly rental markets in the United States. According to a June Realtor.com survey, the median rent for apartments, which include studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms, is…
In an effort to avoid harsh service cuts, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors overwhelmingly authorized a 0.4% sales tax increase and modifications to the county’s pension system on Thursday. In a full board meeting, the supervisors voted 15-3. It needed to be approved by two-thirds of the district supervisors, or 12 of the 18…
The move comes after investigations revealed that the college had misled students about potential salaries and job prospects. The U.S. Education Department has made a landmark decision to discharge $130 million in federal student loans for 7,400 borrowers who attended the now-defunct for-profit college, CollegeAmerica, in Colorado CollegeAmerica, which was part of the Center for…
This comprehensive report encompasses state-chartered banks, lenders, and securities firms operating within Kentucky in 2022. The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions has recently published its highly anticipated 2022 annual report, shedding light on the state’s financial industry’s status during the past year Furthermore, the report emphasizes the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions‘ unwavering dedication to…
Attorney General of Colorado Phil Weiser applauded the US Department of Education’s news today that 7,400 students, or defrauded borrowers, who attended CollegeAmerica sites in Colorado between January 1, 2006, and July 1, 2020, will receive $130 million in automatic loan forgiveness. There won’t be widespread student loan forgiveness, but a small number of individuals…
This vulnerability stems from the state’s plan to phase out natural-gas-fired “peaker” power plants, which are used during periods of high electricity demand, and replace them with green-energy sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric plants. The New York Independent System Operator issued a warning today, stating that New York could face a potential New York…
The student loan forgiveness plan, which aimed to alleviate up to $20,000 of student loan debt per borrower, was officially struck down on June 30. The Supreme Court’s recent decision on President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan has caused significant concern for tens of millions of Americans burdened with debt Adding to the urgency of…
The proposed ordinance, which may be passed as early as next month, aims to address the financial struggles faced by Lyft drivers in the industry. Minneapolis City Council members announced plans for a potential city ordinance that could ensure Lyft drivers and those working for other rideshare companies receive a minimum wage If approved, the ordinance…
This Austin Police Union podcast features candid interviews with officers and detectives from units that experienced budget cuts or were disbanded altogether. The Austin Police Union has recently launched a podcast series titled “Defunded,” shedding light on the consequences of the drive to defund their department APA President Thomas Villareal expressed his intention to discuss…
The United States Air Force is looking into a corporation that bought land for $800 million close to Travis Air Force Base, one of the most important defense facilities in the country. However, after eight months of research, investigators have been unable to establish who is responsible or rule out any threat to national security….