Urgent call for more accessible finance options with 34% of SMEs at risk of closure
Enhanced and adaptable financing solutions are crucial for SME survival, with 34% at risk of closure and 50% not seeking financial assistance. [ more ]
Biden unveils new plan to relieve student debt, aiming to assist millions of borrowers.
The plan targets reducing payments for 25 million borrowers, eliminating debt for over four million, and providing relief of $5,000 or more to 10 million borrowers. [ more ]
City could step in to aid, revive Blues on the Green summer concert series - Austin Monitor
Austin City Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison plans to present a resolution to provide financial assistance and co-sponsorship for the Blues on the Green concert series.
The resolution aims to keep the concerts free, ensure diversity of performers, and observe the city's scale of $200 per performer.
The city may also provide support for other public events of a similar nature based on feedback from relevant city commissions. [ more ]
Opinion | Biden's Slap in the Face to Terrorism Victims
The Taylor Force Act mandates the U.S. to withhold financial assistance to the Palestinian Authority until it ends its payments for terrorist attacks.
The law received bipartisan support in Congress and was named after Taylor Force, an American citizen who was stabbed to death by a Palestinian terrorist. [ more ]
Why implementation' matters in the global fight against the climate crisis
The resistance to a fossil fuel phase-out in developing countries is primarily due to the challenge of implementing the transition while addressing poverty and providing basic services for their people.
Developing countries argue that the phase-out must prioritize equity and require developed countries to fulfill their obligations under the Paris agreement, including providing financial assistance. [ more ]