An analysis by the University of Tartu found that a higher education system aiming for three goals – lots of students, no tuition and low cost – can only achieve two. Going after all three will inevitably have an impact on the quality of education offered. This is precisely what is happening in Estonia today. […]
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Commerce awards $17.5 million in housing infrastructure funding in 11 counties; $159,000 for San Juan County
The grants will fund utility connection fees and upgrades needed to connect affordable housing to municipal water and sewer systems. Washington State Department of Commerce is providing $17.5 million in funding for 26 projects that will support the development of nearly 2,100 affordable housing units across the state. The funds will reduce the effective cost […]
5 Money Moves Before the Fed Raises Rates
Two years of record-low interest rates are set to come to an end. That means the clock is ticking for both savings and debtors. The Fed is evaluating when it will start raising the federal funds rate this year and how aggressively it will do so to combat 40-year-high inflation. Fed members stated in January […]