Public Investment Fund

Washington state's education spending is under scrutiny, with a question raised about what results taxpayers are getting for the money invested in public schools. The discussion touches on whether increased funding has translated into better student outcomes, a persistent debate in a state where education is constitutionally the top funding priority.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded more than $1.3 million to universities in North Dakota. The funding was announced through Senator Kevin Cramer's Senate office, which publicized the federal grants for the state's higher education institutions. The awards are intended to support health-related research and programs at the universities, adding to federal investment in North Dakota's academic institutions.