1. Make it make cents
The Biden Administration announced a sweeping student loan forgiveness program on Tuesday. For those making under $125,000, $10,000 in student loan debt will be forgiven. However, the discussion around the bigger issue of the cost of higher education remains. Invest: spoke with several college and university leaders to get their insights on affordability.
2. Triangle’s postsecondary leaders assess affordability
As the education sector digests President Joe Biden’s decision to move forward with federal student loan forgiveness, a handful of other opportunities for affordability are also under discussion. Between federal Pell Grants, capital campaigns and statewide policies, the Triangle’s leaders in the postsecondary space spoke with Invest: about how to address accessibility to higher education.
3. Post-primary recap: Current status of Minnesota’s gubernatorial election
With the dust having settled from the August primary race, the stage is set for the Minnesota governor’s race between incumbent Tim Walz and challenger Scott Jensen, with mudslinging and shifting positions making for a competitive election.
4. Georgia and Tennessee solidify position as EV front-runners
Georgia and Tennessee are further positioning themselves as the backbone of the EV revolution through the cultivation of major developments and tackling challenges that come with expansion of the electric mobility industry.
5. On with the show
With the end of summer closing in and the hustle of back to school in full effect, finding time to unwind can prove difficult. Charlotte’s entertainment scene offers a bevy of choices to spend with that limited availability, whether that be music, cultural events or theater. Invest: explores a few of the upcoming big-ticket happenings within the Queen City.
