Independent Review of the HELP Debt Reduction Program

Date published: 5 September 2025 An independent review has commenced for the HELP debt reduction program for doctors and nurse practitioners living and working in rural, remote or very remote areas, as well as teachers working in very remote areas. The HELP reduction program aims to attract and retain teachers, doctors and nurse practitioners in…

Independent Review of the HELP Debt Reduction Program

Date published: 5 September 2025 An independent review has commenced for the HELP debt reduction program for doctors and nurse practitioners living and working in rural, remote or very remote areas, as well as teachers working in very remote areas. The HELP reduction program aims to attract and retain teachers, doctors and nurse practitioners in…

How and why US states borrow money

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email When states take on debt, it’s usually for large infrastructure projects that may benefit multiple generations — for example, replacing bridges, building hospitals, or expanding highways and transit systems. “Unlike the federal government, states generally limit the use of debt to support capital projects, not operating expenditures,” says Kathryn Vesey…