DETROIT, Michigan, April 15 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news: * * * At 37 Actions Across the US, Tens of Thousands Rally to Stop Cuts to Federal Research, Health and Education Thousands of people across the country came together yesterday for Kill the Cuts, a national Day of Action to raise awareness and fight back against the Trump administration's devastating attacks on research, health, and higher education. The events (see the full list here) were sponsored by a  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report on April 9, 2025, entitled "Request for Appropriations for Fiscal 2026." Here are excerpts: * * * Contents CBO's Budget Request and Its Consequences for Staffing and Output ... 3 CBO's Role in Support of the Congress ... 5 Requested Information and Authorities ... 6 Highlights of CBO's Work in 2024 ... 8 CBO's First Goal for 2025 and 2026: Providing Budgetary and Economic Information That Is Obj more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Political] -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Experts Defend Education Research That Benefits All Americans From Trump Administration Threats American Educational Research Association and Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness Sue to Protect Institute of Education Sciences Washing more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12939) on March 11, 2025, by social policy specialist Alexandra Hegji. Here are excerpts: * * * HEA Title IV Student Aid Program Enforcement Actions Financial assistance provided under Title IV of the Higher Education Act (HEA) is the largest source of federal aid to assist students in obtaining a postsecondary education. Students may use Title IV funds to attend institutions of highe more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of College and University Business Officers posted the following news: * * * NACUBO On Your Side: April 8-14 As things move quickly in Washington, DC, NACUBO is your constant advocate in action. NACUBO On Your Side covers important legislative and agency activity NACUBO staff are tracking, what we're currently advocating for, and how you can take action with us. Here are the issues we are tracking and advocating for this more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 14 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * On World Quantum Day, Colorado Announces Nation-Leading Steps to Elevate K-12 Quantum Learning The Polis Administration is charting a path forward to prepare students for great careers in the state's rapidly growing quantum technology economy DENVER - Today, on World Quantum Day, the Polis Administration and Elevate Quantum announced the Blueprint for Advancing K-12 Quantum Information Techn more PR

SALEM, Oregon, April 15 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * Governor Kotek, Commissioner Stephenson Announce Joint Effort to Protect Oregon Students Oregon Department of Education, Bureau of Labor and Industries issued guidance to protect students from bullying, discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin and immigration status Today, Governor Tina Kotek and the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Commissioner Christina  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas Backs Legislation to Protect Students' Access to Quality Public Education Last month President Trump signed an executive order initiating efforts to dismantle the Department of Education. Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) co-sponsored the Department of Education Protection Act, which would shield the U.S. Department of Education from efforts to dismantle the agency and ensure every stu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Joins Markey, Massachusetts Delegation Demanding Answers on Staff Cuts to Home Energy Program for Vulnerable Households Massachusetts has received more than 181,000 requests for heating assistance so far this fiscal year. Critically, Massachusetts is still waiting on HHS to release the remaining estimated 10 percent of FY2025 LIHEAP funds. WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Press more PR

VICTORIA, Australia, April 15 -- Federation University Australia issued the following news release: * * * New 'Earn and Learn' course to lift Gippsland teaching workforce The Gippsland teaching workforce is set to get a boost with Federation University Australia now offering an innovative employment-based teaching degree in Gippsland in 2025 thanks to the support of the Victorian Government. This year, students can enrol in Bachelor of Education Studies at the West Gippsland Arts Centre in W more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Yvette D. Clarke, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on April 7, 2025: * * * I rise on this day in opposition to President Trump's unprecedented and alarming efforts to dismantle the Department of Education. With no consideration for the will of Congress or the will of the American people, Donald Trump has commenced an attack on education that we haven't seen the likes of since the racist segregationist Plessy versus Ferguson decision declaring separate more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-South Carolina, issued the following floor remarks on April 7, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, as we talk about education and think about the Trump administration's efforts to minimize the importance of focusing on areas that have been left out of the process, I will mention a couple things here tonight that is going to run a little bit co more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * (Under the Speaker's announced policy of January 3, 2025, Mr. Kiley of California was recognized for 60 minutes as the designee of the majority leader.) Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight ten ways in which the State of California is currently under Federal  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott to Hold Peninsula Town Hall NEWPORT NEWS, VA - TONIGHT, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) will hold a town hall in Newport News. Congressman Scott will provide an update on what is happening in Washington and provide constituents the opportunity to ask him questions. This will be a chance to discuss the chaos coming from the Trump Administration, President Trump's tariffs and trade wars, Elo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY, has introduced legislation aimed at abolishing the Department of Education, proposing that it be terminated by December 31, 2026. The bill, presented to the Senate on March 26, has been referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for further review. The introduction of this bill comes amid ongoing debates about the role and efficacy of federal involvement in education. Proponents argue that educational policies should be  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * Week 12's Winners: The American People The American people won big this week following President Donald J. Trump's historic announcements on restoring fair trade and more great economic news. Here is a non-comprehensive list of wins in week 12: * President Trump brought more than 75 countries to the negotiating table following his bold action on reciprocal trade -- and stood up for American workers who have seen their more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Will Jared Golden stand up for Maine women? The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) referred the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) to the Department of Justice Friday, as the state continues to allow trans athletes to compete in girls' sports. Why isn't Jared Golden standing up for Maine women? It's obvious now that out of touch Jared Golden - who has for ye more PR