Auditor critiques STRS transparency while awarding highest openness prize
Auditor Keith Faber gives STRS an award for open government yet flags lack of transparency in the funds 90 billion portfolio and controversial staff bonuses. He urges ending trade secret classifications and questions bonus benchmarks as the STRS board weighs a 30 percent pay rise for investment staff.
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Cardona touts Ohio education economy link during visit
U S Education Secretary Miguel Cardona praised Ohio's work linking schooling and job markets during a Buckeye State visit. He highlighted programs that guide K 12 students toward two year colleges and workforce paths, noting outreach helps families understand long term economic and personal benefits. Lawmakers and educators are urged to collaborate as Ohio shows progress.
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The Medina Gazette invites letters to the editor and outlines editing for brevity accuracy and clarity. Letters should be 250 words or fewer and may be edited to fit length. Include name full home address and telephone number for verification. Email preferred or mail to 885 West Liberty Street Medina OH 44256.
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Debt limit debate echoes historic party fights and fiscal recalls
The column critiques recurring debt limit standoffs and spending surges, noting past deficits under Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Bush43, Obama, and Trump. It praises Clinton era surpluses, warns Republicans risk with a one year debt raise plus cuts, while Democrats resist spending restraint and bipartisanship. Cal Thomas invites reader feedback.
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Israelis and Palestinians share grief at joint memorial
In Tel Aviv a rare Israeli Palestinian memorial gathering co sponsored by Combatants for Peace and the Parents Circle, attended by about 15 000 Israelis and nearly 170 bereaved Palestinians, highlighted reconciliation amid ongoing pro democracy protests and government clashes over the Supreme Court. The event featured personal stories from Yacoub Elrabi Robi Damelin and Yusra Mahfoud, underscoring human bonds beyond decades of conflict despite security and political tensions.
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