The board has sought a $15 million funding increase for next fiscal year. “I suspect that’s going to be part of the negotiations with the House to bring that number up because I would like to make sure that they are adequately funded,” Cournoyer told Senate committee members, who voted 11-8 to send the bill to the full Senate. Overall, she said Senate Study Bill 1263 proposes a $30.8 million funding increase that fulfills the $6.5 million increase requested by Iowa’s 15 community colleges, boosts funding for scholarships, tuition grants, workforce development, special schools, early childhood

I have read and understood your Privacy Policy* I have read and understood your Privacy Policy Employee wellbeing: Shifting the focus on employee benefits in a pandemic Jaguar Land Rover fined £900,000 after worker loses leg National car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover has been fined after a worker lost their leg following a car collision on the production line. Birmingham Crown Court heard that on Sunday 8 February 2015 at Jaguar’s Lode Lane plant in Solihull, a Range Rover Sport vehicle was driven toward the start of the production line, an event that normally happens 48 times an hour. On this occasion the

Identity Health Clinic — which will be run by Identity , a local LGBTQ+ nonprofit of the same name — aims to provide affordable care to a more vulnerable community that has not always had positive experiences going to the doctor or seeking other medical care, said Tracey Wiese, the clinic’s director. Identity is not a free clinic yet, but that’s the ultimate goal, Wiese said — to be able to serve anyone who walks in the doors, regardless of their ability to pay. That’s going to depend on donations, community support and grants, she said. The clinic evolved out of Full Spectrum Health, an

The shortages then spread to consumer electronics, PCs, smartphones and other markets. Among semiconductor stocks, Rakesh has buy ratings on Advanced Micro Devices ( AMD ), Broadcom ( AVGO ), Nvidia ( NVDA ) and Qualcomm ( QCOM ), to name a few. In the semiconductor equipment space, he has buy ratings on Applied Materials ( AMAT ) and Lam Research ( LRCX ). Evercore ISI analyst C.J. Muse recommended that investors stick with semiconductor stocks in the second quarter and beyond. "We look for an accelerating GDP (gross domestic product) environment coupled with a (chip) shortage environment

Fine after employees exposed to chemical spill The fabrication division of Nasmyth Technologies Limited has been fined after four employees were exposed to hazardous substances that caused significant ill health and time off work. On 9 October 2017, between 150 and 200 litres of a chemical preparation, that included hydrofluoric acid, spilled across a large area of the factory floor in Wimborne, Dorset. Four workers were involved in the clean-up that took several hours. According to the HSE , they were provided with inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE)

Since 1970, Earth Day has increased awareness of the planet we live on, pollution, climate change, endangered species, and many other environmen­tal issues. With the 51st anniversary of Earth Day upon us, what time is better than now to pledge to “greening our life­style” in order to sustain our environ­ment. Our environment is very pre­cious and complex. It surrounds us and ultimately determines our surviv­al. “Sustainability” means to be able to meet the present needs without com­promising the ability to meet the needs of future generations. We all want our children, grandchildren, and future generations to enjoy

America’s newest airline appeals to public’s desire to travel GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Starting April 28, a new airline is joining the terminal. Avelo Airlines is appealing to the public’s desire to travel during the pandemic. The drive of Avelo’s C.E.O. is to allow people to pay less and travel more. “We wanted to made a splash, certainly,” Andrew Levy expresses, “I think we’ve done that with 19-dollar, one-way fares. That’s pretty cheap.” There’s also a sweetening of the low-budget offer that secures the bag. “On top of enjoying the everyday price of a 19-dollar ticket, all Avelo passengers

Column: Tuffy's Table creates a crisp apple crumble for springtime When you only have a few minutes between class and seemingly endless hours of schoolwork, satisfying your sweet tooth falls to the wayside. However, it doesn’t have to. For college students with hectic schedules, cooking any dish can be intimidating, but it’s always important to remember that less is more.  If you’re looking for a quick way to satisfy your sweet tooth and serve up a delicious dish, Tuffy’s Table offers this creative and simple twist on a classic apple dessert — apple crumble in a mug.  Typically, apple pie is associated with fall

Biden taps Tucson police chief to lead CBP The president also announced his pick for director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. President Joe Biden on Monday announced his intent to nominate Chris Magnus as commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. | Ben Margot/AP Photo President Joe Biden on Monday announced his intent to nominate Chris Magnus as commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection — tapping a police chief from Tucson, Ariz., to oversee the mammoth Department of Homeland Security agency tasked with managing the country's borders. Biden also said he intends

Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface Research Spotlight Extreme Rainfall Statistics May Shift as U.S. Climate Warms Precipitation data and high-resolution modeling suggest that extreme rainfall events under a changing climate will be shorter, more intense, and more widely spread out. Rainfall extremes that could cause flooding are likely to occur more often in the United States as global temperatures rise, new research confirms. Credit: David Geitgey Sierralupe , CC BY 2.0 As the Earth warms, extreme rainfall events are intensifying , thanks in part to the fundamental thermodynamic properties