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Texas higher ed leaders optimistic about funding, faculty uneasy about culture wars as new session starts

Community colleges want a funding overhaul this legislative session, and four-year universities are hoping for a boost in research funds. Meanwhile, faculty are bracing for a potential threat to tenure and limits to conversations about race.

Texas universities propose two-year tuition freeze in exchange for nearly $1 billion in additional state funding

The leaders of the stateโ€™s six biggest university systems are seeking the money to fund instruction, university operations and employee health insurance and to cover a free tuition program for veterans and their children.

The Texas Legislative session begins today. Here are 6 things weโ€™re watching

Lawmakers begin work today for their biennial legislative session. Theyโ€™ll debate over the state budget, school issues, border security and property taxes, among other issues.

Texas lawmakers will have $188.2 billion available for the next budget after record-breaking revenue growth

Itโ€™s far more money than legislators have ever had at their disposal, with an increase in available funds that dwarfs any previous jumps between cycles. Itโ€™s also more money than lawmakers can constitutionally spend.

Texas lawmakers have a $27 billion surplus, but a spending cap complicates their goal of lowering property taxes

Texas homeowners have some of the highest property tax bills in the nation, a byproduct of the stateโ€™s reliance on such taxes to help pay for public schools and the stateโ€™s lack of an income tax.

Scottish schools shut as teachers strike over pay

Almost every school will be closed during the first Scotland-wide teachers' strike since the 1980s.

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Autumn Statement: Hunt plans billions in spending cuts to repair UK finances

The chancellor will reveal on Thursday how he will plug an estimated ยฃ55bn gap between revenue and spending.

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Harris County budget in jeopardy, time running out to adopt new one

Harris County commissioners are set to attend a special meeting at 2 p.m. Monday.

Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia presents compromise proposal to move county budget forward

Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia will present a new compromise proposal Friday in hopes of moving the county budget forward.

Life insurance myths busted: What to know now

Consumers often misunderstand life insurance, which can prevent them from buying the policies they need most.

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Jack Cagle, Tom Ramsey skip commissioners court for 3rd time as budget impasse continues

The impasse over the Harris County budget continued Tuesday with Republican commissioners skipping a meeting for a third time in a row, blocking the Democratic majority commissioners court from adopting a new proposed tax rate.

Standoff over Harris County budget continues as Republican commissioners skip 2nd vote on tax rate

The standoff over the Harris County tax rate and budget continued Tuesday with the county commissionโ€™s two Republican members skipping a vote on the matter for a second time.

Judge Lina Hidalgo asking county attorneyโ€™s office to consider authority to require commissioners to attend court meeting

In an attempt to pass a budget for Harris County, Judge Lina Hidalgo said she is considering โ€œany and all actionโ€ that would bring commissioners into Commissioners Court to allow a vote that she said would fund the budget.

As inflation skyrockets, local Texas governments ponder tax rate increases as they balance budgets

Local governments in Texas have spent the summer preparing their budgets for next year, wrestling with inflation and a law that prohibits them from raising property tax revenues beyond 3.5% without voter approval.

Harris County releases its proposed budget for the new fiscal year; See it here

The Harris County Office of Management and Budget released its proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 on Monday.

TribCast: Are there signs of life for Beto Oโ€™Rourkeโ€™s campaign?

In this weekโ€™s episode, Matthew speaks with Mitchell and Patrick about the power grid, the race for governor and the extra money the Texas Legislature will have on hand to spend next year.

Texas House speaker pitches spending more than $100 million for mental health, school safety programs

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick had asked House leaders to support his push for arming school police officers with bulletproof shields after the Uvalde shooting. House Speaker Dade Phelan is also asking for more money for mental health and school safety programs.

Charges dropped against woman accused of stealing rental car

The Harris County District Attorney's office has dismissed a charge against a woman accused of stealing a rental car.

Will mortgages become more expensive? and other Budget questions

Budget questions from readers on a range of topics.

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Households face ยฃ3,000 hit from Budget measures, warns think tank

Households will pay ยฃ3,000 more tax a year as a result of measures taken by Boris Johnson's government.

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Budget 2021: Business rates cut in retail and leisure

The sectors worst hit by the Covid pandemic in England are given help with their business rates.

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Covid-19: NHS funding boost and call to protect schools from protests

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday morning.

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Racism in the music industry 'is upfront and personal'

A new report says that 86% of black musicians have faced barriers because of their race.

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Watch Comptroller Glenn Hegar discuss the stateโ€™s economy and more at 10:30 a.m. at The Texas Tribune Festival

Hegar will also talk about how to keep Texas business-friendly and what another wave of COVID-19 could mean for the state budget.

Bill tripling Texasโ€™ border security budget and allocating $750 million to wall construction becomes law

Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas was stepping up to do the federal governmentโ€™s job after Bidenโ€™s immigration policies had โ€œopened the floodgatesโ€ to illegal immigration and crime.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces date of Autumn Budget

It comes as the Treasury asks government departments to identify 5% of "savings and efficiencies".

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Climate: WWF warns UK spending is lagging behind targets

The conservation group WWF says the UK government must keep its promises on climate change.

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State Sen. Jane Nelson announces she won't seek reelection

The Flower Mound lawmaker is the most senior Republican in the upper chamber and has served as its top budget writer for the past four sessions.

Illinois gets first credit rating upgrade from Wall Street since George Ryan was governor. But itโ€™s still in the basement.

Illinois on Tuesday got its first credit rating upgrade in more than two decades on the strength of the stateโ€™s latest budget.

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5 methods to save big on hotels

Of course, it depends on when you book and how savvy you are at tracking airfare deals, but scoring a great deal on a flight these days certainly isnโ€™t impossible.

Texas border wall project receives over $450K in donations, a week after Gov. Greg Abbott announced plans

Gov. Greg Abbott pledged $250 million in state funds for a Texas-Mexico border wall and is soliciting donations to fund the rest.

Gov. Greg Abbott announces plan to build a border wall in Texas

The governor suggested more details would be released next week. The announcement Thursday of several initiatives is the latest in an ongoing conflict between Abbott, a Republican, and Democratic President Joe Biden's administration.

Mayor Turner and City Council passes $5.1B FY 2022 operating budget

Mayor Turner and Houstonโ€™s City Council announced on Wednesday that the proposed $5.1 billion FY 2022 operating budget was passed.

Here's a quick way to make a budget and start saving more money

The more you track your spending and keep an eye on it, the better you'll get at homing in on your monthly expenses.

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Biden budget includes his big-ticket spending plans, would boost health, education funding

Biden's budget incorporates his twin spending proposals for infrastructure and families, neither of which has been seriously debated by Congress yet.

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Texas lawmakers send $248 billion two-year budget to Gov. Greg Abbott

Abbott has the power to veto individual line items he objects to.

Allocating $16 billion in coronavirus relief funds will be part of special legislative session in the fall, Gov. Greg Abbott says

Abbott already planned to call a special session later in the year for the Legislature to do its decennial redrawing of Texas political maps.

Houston Avoids Budget Shortfall With $607 Million In Federal Funds โ€“ Houston Public Media

The $5.1 billion proposed budget for fiscal year 2022 is a $227.96 million increase over last yearโ€™s spending.

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Pay increase for firefighters proposed as part of 2022 Houston budget

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner presented the proposed budget for the 2022 fiscal year, which begins July 1.

The Salvation Armyโ€™s Chic Boutique is back: Hereโ€™s how to shop the closets of Houstonโ€™s best dressed

Shop, save, and help others in need. Here's a sign THAT life is getting back to normal: The Salvation Army's Chic Boutique is back this week! You can score designer duds at major discounts at this pop-up charity sale. Volunteers collect and curate the best donations all year.

Fed Chair says federal budget needs "return to a sustainable path," but "the time is not now."

When asked if continued spending on infrastructure and COVID-19 relief could set off inflation, Jerome Powell said he doesn't "see that now" and the economy needs to fully recover before spending levels "return to a sustainable path."

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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Hereโ€™s what happened Feb. 5 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area

Among more than 150 readers who told the Tribune in an informal online survey about their experiences trying to get the vaccine, Dyra-Hamel was among the earliest to get it. Most of those who responded said the hardest part was trying to sign up for an opening, while actually getting the shot was easy. Many said they spent a long time scrambling to sign up online, and lucked out to get a slot.

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Meet your financial goals by starting with these 4 steps

These four baby steps will help you begin to get a handle on your finances for the new year. You can get a free credit report every week through April here. Step 2: Audit your subscriptionsFrom streaming services to clothing, look for recurring monthly fees to your bank account or credit card. Step 3: Check the interest rates on your credit cards and accountsCan you get a lower interest rate or a no-interest balance transfer for your credit card debt? After it expires, credit card companies usually jack up your interest rate.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfootโ€™s budget includes recurring property tax increase, 3-cent gas tax hike and layoffs for city workers, as she seeks to close $1.2B deficit

โ€œThe lessons I take from that history are many. Importantly, as Chicagoans, throughout our history we have been tested and we have repeatedly risen to meet and exceed every challenge,โ€ Lightfoot said to a handful of staffers in an otherwise empty City Council chambers. โ€œBut what I also know, as a woman of color, is that this time, in 2020, as we rebuild, we must continue to bring others along with us on the journey toward the next chapter in our shared destiny. We cannot afford to leave anyone behind.โ€

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HISD board considering $41 million budget amendment

HOUSTON โ€“ The Houston Independent School District board will consider approving a $41 million budget amendment on Thursday afternoon. District officials said an additional $17 million for special education has also been under consideration since August. Funding from local agenciesThe board of trustees is scheduled to vote on accepting a total of $2.3 million. Providing out-of-school activities for Chavez High School students such as academic enrichment, fitness, counseling programs, art, music, technology and character education programs. Additional funds will also be considered for construction on Riceville School Road for Lamar High School and $3.1 million for a new sports field and auditorium upgrades at Booker T. Washington High School, according to a press release.

Up to 3,000 city of Houston employees could be furloughed under proposed budget

HOUSTON โ€“ There is a $169 million budget gap in the city of Houstonโ€™s budget for the next fiscal year, according to the numbers Mayor Sylvester Turner released on Tuesday. The city is reeling from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and local leaders are not sugar-coating it. City leaders said they need to make drastic cuts, which means thousands of city employees are facing the possibility that they could be furloughed. Turner said he will try to secure more funding to save those jobs by using federal money. โ€œIโ€™ve asked Chief Pena with the fire department and Chief Acevedo and others to take a look at where their employees were used specifically for COVID purposes.

Top 20 money-saving tips for stay-at-home moms and dads

Have you ever seen this quote floating around the internet? โ€œImpossible only means you havenโ€™t found the solution yet.โ€

Severance Pay 101: 3 steps to making sure you use the money wisely

The money pay is supposed to help you out until you can get another job. "โ€˜This is where we can cut.โ€™ Do that as part of a severance package. โ€œOnce you leave the company, youโ€™re going to have an expiration date on those options,โ€ Rosso said. Fund your healthcare savings accountLastly, if you havenโ€™t funded your healthcare savings account, consider using some of your severance pay to do that. He has more ideas to consider if you are risk of getting a severance package here.

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