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municipal improvement fund

EIB Plans More Loans to Boost EU Projects

June 16, 2026

The European Investment Bank can still grow its loan portfolio, says President Nadia Calvino. She told reporters at a European summit that the bank is ready to help fund key EU goals, from defense and energy to business growth. Calvino explained that the bank’s owners – the EU member states – are

business

Town Board to Approve Big Truck Purchase

June 16, 2026

The Westport Finance Board will meet on June 17 at 7:30 p. m. through Zoom to decide a major spending plan for the town’s public works department. The proposal comes from the Department of Public Works, asking the board to allocate $3, 329, 000 to the Municipal Improvement Fund. This money would

finance

Bitcoin Income Made Easy

June 16, 2026

Bitcoin itself gives miners a reward, but ordinary holders don’t earn anything from it. Yet Wall Street has found ways to create “income” around Bitcoin by layering options and credit tricks on top of the asset. Two recent moves show this trend. BlackRock plans to launch an ETF that will trade on

politics

New England’s Energy Future: Why Nuclear Might Be the Missing Piece

June 16, 2026

Once a leader in nuclear power, New England now has most of its reactors shut down and a strong anti‑nuclear sentiment. Yet all six governors are saying they will look at new reactors, and that shift is surprising. Why the change? Nuclear technology has become safer and cheaper. The region’s power

education

Simple Locks, Big Safety

June 16, 2026

In a modern school with high‑tech security, an old trick still matters. At Wakefield High School, the only way to get inside is through two checkpoints. Staff swipe keycards and visitors show ID before they can walk into the main office for a quick check. The doors that guard the rest of the buil

sports

Rob Thomson Still Roots for the Phillies After Firing

June 16, 2026

When Rob Thomson was let go by the Philadelphia Phillies in late April, most people assumed he would turn his back on the team. Instead, he says he still watches every game and cheers them on. The Phillies have turned their season around since Thomson’s departure. They went from a rough 9‑19 start

politics

Rent Caps in Washington: Short‑Term Relief, Long‑Term Questions

June 16, 2026

Washington State’s 2025 rent‑cap law was enacted to keep homes affordable for renters. It limits annual increases to 7 % plus inflation, or 10 % if that is lower, and caps manufactured‑home hikes at 5 %. New tenants are protected for the first year. The governor hailed the measure as a way to stop p

education

Schools Face Mass Job Cuts as Budgets Tighten

June 16, 2026

In many parts of the country, teachers and support staff are getting warning letters that their jobs could be cut. The problem is bigger than a few districts: it’s the biggest wave of layoffs in more than ten years. The main reason is money. School budgets are slipping because fewer children are

politics

D. C. Mayoral Showdown: Who Will Shape the City’s Future?

June 16, 2026

The mayoral race in Washington D. C. is heating up, with two main contenders leading the pack. Lewis George and McDuffie have faced off in several debates before the primary on June 16, both trying to win a city that leaned heavily for President Harris last year. George’s campaign kicks off with bo

politics

Older Power Holds the Reins

June 16, 2026

The newest book on age and politics shows that older people are not just staying in office longer; they also shape who gets elected, how money flows, and what laws pass. The author argues that the problem is not a single rule or law but a pattern created over decades of medical progress, lower bi