SB 449 would prohibit Texas' local governments from issuing capital appreciation bonds, an exotic type of municipal bond that defers payment of principal and interest for many years, sometimes decades, putting in jeopardy future taxpayers.
Higher Education
Short-Term Occupational Programs: Are There Benefits, and Should We Be Funding Access to Them?
Despite increasing intrigue over the last decade, short-term postsecondary programs remain ineligible for the Pell Grant. Do the benefits outweigh the cost? Key points – Pell Grants are one of the primary methods the federal government uses to encourage postsecondary enrollment. – However, programs lasting less than 15 weeks are not eligible for Pell Grants....
March 15, 2023