Tag #Public Funding

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Falkirk Council Leases Grangemouth Stadium to Community Trust

Falkirk Council leased Grangemouth Stadium to the Grangemouth Community Sports Trust for a £1 yearly rent due to £550,000 annual maintenance costs, providing up to £500,000 in support to ensure its long-term viability, impacting local athletics and community access.

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Good Health and Well-being
elmundo.es
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Spain's Private Universities Outpace Public Institutions Amidst Funding Crisis

The number of private universities in Spain is nearing the number of public universities due to increased private enrollment (up 368% since 1998), driven by underfunding of public universities, grade inflation, and better perceived employability of private graduates.

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Quality Education
theguardian.com
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California High-Speed Rail Faces Funding Crisis Amidst Delays and Cost Overruns

California's high-speed rail project, initially slated for 2020 completion at $30 billion, faces significant delays and cost overruns, with the Trump administration threatening to withhold $4 billion in federal grants, prompting questions about its future and the viability of similar projects.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Municipal Bonds Fuel Stadium Construction, Offering Unique Investment Opportunities

Municipal bonds, often backed by secure revenue streams beyond team performance, are increasingly financing stadium projects and offering tax-exempt interest to high-income investors; Nuveen's portfolio includes bonds tied to Yankee Stadium and Nissan Stadium, illustrating diverse funding models.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
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Hamburg Opera House Donation Faces Criticism Amidst Cost Concerns and Transparency Issues

Amidst concerns over cost overruns and insufficient funding, plans for a new Hamburg opera house, proposed as a donation by Michael Kühne, are delayed as negotiations continue; critics demand transparency and a sustainable plan for the existing opera house, while the city emphasizes finding a sound ...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Nightlife Advisor Resigns, £400k Covid Grant Reclaimed

Greater Manchester's nighttime economy advisor, Sacha Lord, resigned after his co-owned company, Primary Event Solutions, was ordered to return a £400,000 Covid grant following a review that found inaccuracies, despite an initial investigation finding no wrongdoing.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Spanish Government Accused of Exploiting University System for Political Gain

The Spanish government is accused of using the issues within the Spanish university system to divide public opinion and gain political advantage, while ignoring the shortcomings of the public system and the rising success of private universities.

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Quality Education
smh.com.au
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Delayed Opening of Melbourne Community Hospitals Sparks Public Outrage

The newly built Craigieburn Community Hospital in Melbourne's north remains unopened months after completion, despite cost overruns exceeding \$100 million and causing significant resident frustration, while a similar delay affects Cranbourne's new community hospital.

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Good Health and Well-being
taz.de
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Berlin's UdK Faces Protests Amidst Restructuring and Budget Cuts

Students at Berlin's University of the Arts (UdK) protest a restructuring plan they say will worsen already strained resources and threaten their ability to graduate on time due to teacher shortages and budget cuts; the plan separates teacher training from integrated art classes, creating a new inst...

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Quality Education
forbes.com
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Seattle Housing Measure Faces Voter Scrutiny Amidst Prior Funding Failures

Seattle voters will decide on a ballot measure to fund a new Public Development Authority with \$52 million annually (or \$10 million under an alternate plan) to address housing issues, despite previous investments totaling nearly \$4 billion showing limited effect.

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Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
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Over 20 Scottish Libraries Face Closure Amidst Funding Cuts

Scottish councils plan to close over 20 public libraries, mostly in rural areas, due to budget cuts, prompting concerns from authors Val McDermid and Damian Barr about the impact on culture and equality, following a decade of cuts and closures.

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Quality Education
zeit.de
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VdK Demands Thuringian Care Allowance Amidst Growing Care Crisis

The VdK social association in Thuringia demands a state-funded care allowance to support family caregivers, as 80-90% of care recipients receive home-based care, often resulting in reduced work hours or job losses for family members; the state coalition will conduct a feasibility study.

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No Poverty

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