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On June 26, the Roaring Fork School District approved an $83.3 million budget for the 2024-2025 school year, just days before Dr. Anna Cole officially begins her role as superintendent. She has served as superintendent on an interim basis since October.The majority of the funds went towards staff salaries and benefits, while about $5.5 million was set aside for other expenses.Most of that money went to giving school district employees a 6.25% raise totaling $3.9 million, while management received a 5.25% raise.Other investments include $211,000 towards staff support for newly resettled students.From April 2023 to April 2024, the district enrolled…
What the Democrats must never do is hand the presidency to Donald Trump without a proper fight. Trump can be defeated. The Democrats must choose between doing everything they can to re-elect President Biden or nominating someone else, such as Vice President Harris. Whatever they do, they must do it with all their heart.Biden tried unsuccessfully to settle the issue on Monday. On Wednesday, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California, one of the Democratic Party’s most respected leaders, reopened the debate with carefully chosen words on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.””It’s up to the president whether he wants to run, and we’re…
Democrats struggle in election battle with BidenDemocrats in tight House races are trying to focus their campaigns as Biden, who has faced questions about his future as the party’s nominee, adamantly declares he’s not going anywhere.Democrats were already preparing to distance themselves from the front of the nomination race as Biden struggled in battleground states and districts before his brutal defeat in last month’s debates, but his performance made that task more urgent and potentially more difficult.Many of the House Democrats locked in the hotly contested battle this week shunned reporters on Capitol Hill, holding cellphones to their ears or…
THOMASVILLE – Southern Regional Technical College President Jim Glass has appointed Ralph Griffith as the new interim dean of industrial technology, effective June 1.According to a university press release, Griffith has been with the university for nearly 20 years as the department chair of Design & Construction and the Drafting Technology program chair. As the department chair of Design & Construction, Griffith supported SRTC’s mission by providing high-quality programs and instruction that meet the needs of local industry. He supported faculty in the Drafting Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Carpentry and HVAC Technology programs and served as a liaison between the…
Shopping on Amazon is a quick and easy way to update your summer wardrobe, but the amount of items available on the site can be overwhelming. Amazon’s Movers and Shakers clothing chart, which tracks the most in-demand styles and accessories, can help you avoid hours of browsing and get your hands on products that are trending among shoppers. This chart is updated frequently, and thanks to the hot temperatures, multiple tank tops have been making their way onto its pages recently. To make it even easier to find a new favorite, we’ve rounded up seven trending tank tops, all under…
Infinium Research Reveals: Martech Startups Aren’t Addressing Core Marketing Needs MIAMI, FL / ACCESSWIRE / July 11, 2024 / New research from US-based venture studio Infinium reveals a huge disconnect between the tools new MarTech startups are building and the actual needs of marketing professionals.During its research, Infinium surveyed 100 marketing heads and marketing managers and analyzed PitchBook data on U.S.-based tech startups. The company found that marketing specialists need more solutions for budgeting (18.45% of respondents), market analysis (21.43%), and strategic planning (14.88%). However, of the 41 startups founded in the MarTech and AdverTech sectors after January 1, 2023,…
Franklin County, Virginia – A popular local brand is getting even more growth in Franklin County: Homestead Creamery is investing $2.5 million in renovations and expansion of its dairy production facility. The project includes updating equipment, expanding freezer and storage space, adding a new loading dock and creating two new jobs.”These are high-paying jobs. They’re not just minimum wage. These are skilled, professional jobs,” said Jesse Novak, Homestead Creamery’s controller, who oversees production, operations and finances.Get the latest news updates every morning via email at noonThe company plans to purchase an additional $1.9 million worth of Virginia-made cream over the…
news Rosenrei’s revival brings new markets to farmers A northern Michigan distiller is trying to reclaim the state’s status as a rye powerhouse, and he’s doing everything he can to make it happen. “Our goal is to make Rosenrye a viable commercial grain for growers across the state.” Founder and CEO Mammoth Distillery Chad Munger tells Brownfield that Michigan farmers supplied Rosenrye to moonshiners on the East Coast during Prohibition, and it has since been used in many major national brands. “If you go to a store today, you won’t find a bottle of alcohol that lists the name of…
Sea VenturesThe firm, which provides funding for early-stage healthcare technology and services companies, announced it has acquired Unseen Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in underrepresented entrepreneurs and companies addressing challenges faced by marginalized communities. Seae’s portfolio companies include maternal health start-ups Cabaya Care, value-based care health technology company Clinify for Medicaid-eligible individuals, and hybrid women’s health care provider Tia. Unseen Capital has invested in Ayana Therapy, a company focused on matching mental health care professionals who share underrepresented values ​​and sensitivities; CareAcademy, an online caregiver training platform for home care agencies; and Violet, a cultural competency analysis and…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on July 11, 2024 in New York City. Spencer Pratt | Getty ImagesU.S. stock futures were little changed overnight on Thursday after the S&P 500 posted its worst drop since April as investors pulled money out of large technology stocks.S&P 500 futures traded little changed. Futures tracking the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose less than 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures were slightly lower.During the main trading session, market indexes closed down 0.88%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index fell 1.95%. Both indexes ended seven consecutive days of gains…