President Donald Trump's decision to attach a $100,000 fee to H-1B visa applications stunned the technology last week after the decision, with startups warning that the cost could cripple early-stage teams while shifting talent pipelines to Canada and the U.K. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt later clarified that the fee took effect with the proclamation but applies only to new petitions starting with the next lottery cycle, not to current visa holders or renewals. She added that existing H-1 ...

Industry Talent Gap & Succession Planning - Filling financial operation roles in state and local governments is difficult, highlighting a talent gap [1] - Fewer than half of governments have concrete succession plans, despite acknowledging its importance [2] - The industry aims to address the talent gap by connecting students with industry leaders and showcasing opportunities [6] Course & Student Demographics - The course aims to feed the talent pipeline in the municipal finance market [2] - Students come from both government/public policy and finance backgrounds [3] - Students include former public school teachers, military veterans, and individuals with prior finance or consulting experience [4] Industry Engagement & Partnerships - The Harris School's Center for Municipal Finance is positioned to scale up the market through research, industry engagement, and skill building [5] - Key industry partners include Hilltop Securities, Loop Capital, PTA Financial Solutions, and Cabrera Capital [5] Career Paths - Graduates work in state and local government, rating agencies, underwriting firms, and on the buy side [7]