David Chung on Garfield School sale and ESA policy impact
Cedar Rapids district sold Garfield School to private developers before a ban, amid claims ESAs drain funds. CFO Karla Hogan cites losses from students using ESAs and open enrollment as justification, while editor argues families seek private schooling and district must improve to attract students.
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Investing in America boosts local small businesses nationwide
Mindy Brisley outlines a historic small business boom since 2021 with 18 million Americans starting firms. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law directs $550 billion to local projects 2022 to 2026, boosting opportunities for local suppliers. SBA under Isabel Casillas Guzman offers the Investing in America Small Business Hub with guidance on contracts grants and rebates. Follow SBA Great Plains and visit sba.gov local resources for counseling and certifications.
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Project 2025 and the Iowa abortion ban loom over voting urges
Editorial fellow Sofia DeMartino urges politically exhausted readers to engage in the 2024-25 cycle. She highlights Heritage Foundation's 887-page Project 2025, Supreme Court changes, Chevron limits, and Iowa six week abortion ban while urging voter registration, outreach, and turnout to defend democracy.
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