Category: Policy

EconomyPolicy

Federal Agreement Resumes Student Loan Cancellation For Millions, Provides Tax Shield

The Department of Education has reached a settlement with the American Federation of Teachers to resume processing student loan forgiveness for millions of borrowers. The agreement also includes protections against tax consequences for those receiving loan discharges.

Legal Breakthrough for Student Loan Borrowers

Millions of student loan borrowers have secured a significant victory through a court-approved agreement between the U.S. Department of Education and the American Federation of Teachers, according to reports. The settlement resolves a legal challenge over processing delays that had halted loan forgiveness under multiple income-driven repayment plans.

by Darren Holt
EnergyPolicy

Trump Administration Backs Offshore Drilling Revival Despite California Oil Spill Legacy and Legal Challenges

The Trump administration is supporting a Texas company’s controversial plan to restart offshore oil drilling in California waters, where a 2015 pipeline rupture caused one of the state’s worst environmental disasters. Sable Offshore Corp. faces multiple legal challenges from environmental groups and state agencies as it seeks to revive production in federal waters beyond state jurisdiction.

Controversial Offshore Drilling Project Moves Forward

Federal officials under the Trump administration are reportedly backing a Texas-based energy company’s efforts to resume oil production off the Southern California coast, according to sources familiar with the matter. This development comes nearly a decade after a catastrophic pipeline failure caused what analysts describe as one of the state’s worst environmental disasters in decades.

by Carter Wells
PolicyTechnology

Industry Leaders Outline Systemic Changes Needed to Boost Women’s Representation in STEM Fields

Leading women in technology are advocating for systemic changes to increase female representation in STEM, where women currently comprise just 28% of the global workforce. Industry executives emphasize that true progress requires moving beyond token initiatives to create environments where women can authentically lead and innovate.

Building Systems for Sustainable Inclusion in STEM

Technology leaders are calling for fundamental systemic changes to increase women’s participation in STEM fields, where they currently represent just 28% of the global workforce according to recent industry reports. The discussion comes as the industry reflects on the legacy of computing pioneer Ada Lovelace, whose visionary work continues to inspire generations of women in technology.

by Carter Wells