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More than 100 national and local trade and business organizations have signed and sent a letter to top lawmakers urging them to extend the PPP deadline

Introduction Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) are unique among other higher education institutions, as they have a distinctive dual mission. Like institutions in other sectors, they educate students in preparation for the workforce or further education, but they also address the priorities of their tribal communities. Those priorities can include a wide range of needs such as economic development, reduction of unemployment, and the preservation of Native culture, language, and traditions...

Increase State Financial Aid and Target Students in Need About 74 percent of the $14.1 billion in grant aid that states awarded for the 2019 academic year was need-based (a slight decrease from the previous year), meaning it went to low-income students who struggle the most to pay for college. The other 26 percent was merit-based, meaning it was awarded to students who meet certain criteria — typically measured by high school GPA or college entry exam scores — regardless of household income...

News items included: 20% to 30% of fall classes will be in-person or in a hybrid/flex format  Students will have the opportunity to participate in face-to-face activity on a limited basis via clubs and student organizations Butte County plans to open a vaccination site on-campus to prioritize vaccinating students and faculty Freshmen enrollment numbers for Spring 2021 decreased by 5%, but transfer applications increased 4%. About 750 new students joined the Wildcat family this semester Chico S...

House Democrats reintroduce green energy tax package Rachel Frazin © Istock solar panels at sunset Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee on Friday put forward a sweeping green energy bill that would extend several clean energy tax credits, expand electric vehicle tax credits and set the stage for putting a price on greenhouse gas emissions. The bill, called the GREEN Act, was first introduced last year but is being put forward again with Democrats now controlling bo...

The 142-page report includes analysis and a comprehensive set of nearly 60 recommendations meant to enhance the Navy’s overall diversity and ensure that a culture of inclusivity is evident at every command.  The COE board will closely review the report’s findings and make a decision on how to best implement its recommendations. Some recommendations may require further research and review prior to implementation. “As a Navy – uniform and civilian, active and reserve - we cannot tolerate...

The hashtag #BidenLied exploded on Twitter over the weekend  It came after the Democratic Party posted a tweet outlining Bidens plan to distribute $1,400 stimulus checks, on top of the $600 already approved  Critics expressed outrage at the size of the forthcoming checks and claimed that Biden previously promised to deliver $2,000 checks  But in reality Biden never made that promise, instead saying that he would add on to the original $600 checks for a total of $2,000

Democrats pledge to push Bidens $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue plan through Congress without Republican support despite presidents bid for unity Bidens plan will unleash $400 billion to expand vaccinations and to reopen schools, $1,400 direct payments to households, and other priorities  Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are laying the groundwork to start the go-it-alone approach as soon as next week  Democrats said the stubbornly high unemployment numbers and...

Without further action, we risk a longer, more painful recession now, Yellen told senators at the hearing to confirm her as the first female treasury secretary, highlighting soaring demand for food banks.

Republicans line up to oppose Joe Bidens $1.9tn COVID stimulus plan with Marco Rubio saying it will not pass and demanding $1,400 checks as a standalone bill Republicans are already lining up to oppose President-elect Joe Bidens $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue plan that he debuted in Wilmington Thurday night   President-elect Joe Biden served in [the] Senate for over 35 years. So he knows the plan he outlined cant pass "quickly," said Sen. Marco Rubio  Rep. Kevin Brady, the top Republican on t...