Regional planning officials are publicly claiming that a year’s worth of federal funds for road projects was zapped from their budget without explanation from the Department of Public Transportation. We dig into the details of this to figure out where this confusion came from and secondly, where the money is. We also learn more about the different payment and loan options students have to help pay for college.
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Regional Planners Say Federal Money Is Gone From Road Projects, But State Agency Says That Isn't The Case
Regional planning officials want answers on state Department of Transportation change that they claim has cost millions in federal funding for urban road projects. Meanwhile, the agency says that the funds haven’t been pulled. We get the latest on this back-and-forth from a WPR News reporter.
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It's National College Savings Month – But Just How Do You Pay For College These Days?
September is National College Savings Month, meaning it’s a great time for prospective students and parents alike to consider how to finance a higher education…especially as costs continue to rise. From 529s to student loans, and everything in between, our guest financial expert breaks down the available options, and answers your questions about paying for college.
Episode Credits
- Carrie Kaufman Host
- Breann Schossow Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Rich Kremer Guest
- Clifford Robb Guest
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