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WASHINGTON — In a notable break from President Donald Trump’s signature trade policy, several House Republicans joined Democrats in passing a resolution to terminate the president’s national emergency at the northern border that triggered tariffs on Canada just over one year ago. The measure, passed 219-211, revokes Trump’s Feb. 1, 2025, executive order imposing tariffs on […]
WASHINGTON — In a notable break from President Donald Trump’s signature trade policy, several House Republicans joined Democrats in passing a resolution to terminate the president’s national emergency at the northern border that triggered tariffs on Canada just over one year ago. The measure, passed 219-211, revokes Trump’s Feb. 1, 2025, executive order imposing tariffs on […]
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Legislation to change areas of department-approved training and apprenticeship programs moved out of subcommittee and committee Wednesday with amendments already established and more, perhaps, to come. Representatives of builders, carpenters, plumbers and more expressed both general support for, and specific concerns with, the legislation during subcommittee, including Jake Friedrichsen, lobbyist for Plumbers and Steam Fitters […]
Legislation to change areas of department-approved training and apprenticeship programs moved out of subcommittee and committee Wednesday with amendments already established and more, perhaps, to come. Representatives of builders, carpenters, plumbers and more expressed both general support for, and specific concerns with, the legislation during subcommittee, including Jake Friedrichsen, lobbyist for Plumbers and Steam Fitters […]
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WASHINGTON — In a notable break from President Donald Trump’s signature trade policy, several House Republicans joined Democrats in passing a resolution to terminate the president’s national emergency at the northern border that triggered tariffs on Canada just over one year ago. The measure, passed 219-211, revokes Trump’s Feb. 1, 2025, executive order imposing tariffs on […]
WASHINGTON — In a notable break from President Donald Trump’s signature trade policy, several House Republicans joined Democrats in passing a resolution to terminate the president’s national emergency at the northern border that triggered tariffs on Canada just over one year ago. The measure, passed 219-211, revokes Trump’s Feb. 1, 2025, executive order imposing tariffs on […]
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WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democrats on Wednesday rebuked ongoing efforts from President Donald Trump’s administration to dismantle the Department of Education, including moves to shift some of its core functions to other agencies. Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia — who hosted a spotlight forum alongside several colleagues — said “over and over again, the administration has […]
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democrats on Wednesday rebuked ongoing efforts from President Donald Trump’s administration to dismantle the Department of Education, including moves to shift some of its core functions to other agencies. Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia — who hosted a spotlight forum alongside several colleagues — said “over and over again, the administration has […]
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A bill would add multiple new requirements for social service programs. State staff and experts in food and medical assistance say it won’t help anyone. The post Kansas version of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act might come in 2026 appeared first on The Beacon.
A bill would add multiple new requirements for social service programs. State staff and experts in food and medical assistance say it won’t help anyone. The post Kansas version of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act might come in 2026 appeared first on The Beacon.
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The Florida House passed for a second year in a row a bill to define how school library materials may be “harmful to minors.” The bill would build on a 2023 law that led to the removal of library books from schools based on objections from the public. The Senate, however, has not moved its […]
The Florida House passed for a second year in a row a bill to define how school library materials may be “harmful to minors.” The bill would build on a 2023 law that led to the removal of library books from schools based on objections from the public. The Senate, however, has not moved its […]
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Indiana lawmakers are moving to eliminate state college degrees that aren’t earning graduates enough on the job market, mirroring the federal government’s targeting of career programs delivering poor results. SB 199 appears to only apply to a handful of degrees at nonprofit institutions like Ball State, Indiana University, and Ivy Tech, according to data on low-earning programs released by the U.S. Department of Education. The legislation requires state colleges and universities to eliminate low-earning degrees as defined by the federal Higher Education Act, unless the state Commission for Higher Education grants an exemption. This means graduates of bachelor programs must have earnings above those of a typical high school graduate, or around $33,000 in Indiana, for the program to keep operating and to receive federal student loan funding under corresponding federal changes. A similar standard applies to graduate programs. SB 199 aims to prevent students from taking out loans to attend programs that will make it difficult to pay back those loans — or to earn a living, supporters said. “Some forms of higher education out there simply don’t help students achieve economic mobility,” said Preston Cooper of the American Enterprise Institute, who has worked with U.S. Ed on the earnings standards. “Students take on debt and end up making less than a typical high school graduate.” But critics of the legislation have challenged whether it’s the state’s role to dictate what students can study in college. “I think we’re going down a dangerous path when we start eliminating degree programs because we don’t think they make enough money,” said Rep. Tonya Pfaff, a Terre Haute Democrat during a committee hearing. “Part of those degree programs is the ability to take singular classes out of those degree programs, which I believe makes a student more well-founded and better equipped to handle the diversity of the future careers that we will be offering.” SB 199 is not the first time Indiana has recently tried to trim the number of degrees at universities and colleges. Last year, the state’s higher education institutions cut hundreds of degree programs — though these largely had low enrollments or were inactive, officials said. Meanwhile, changes at the federal level aim to hold undergraduate certificate programs, most offered at for-profit colleges, to the same standard. It’s not clear whether Indiana would have to pass further legislation to reflect those changes. More than half of all students enrolled in low-earning programs who receive federal student aid are in these certificate programs, said Jordan Matsudaira, co-director of the Postsecondary Education & Economics Research Center, or PEER, which studied which programs are likely to fail an earnings test. Among the students enrolled in failing undergraduate certificate programs, 85% attend for-profit colleges and 56% are in cosmetology programs, according to the study. Advocates for these programs have pushed back, saying that the department’s methodology doesn’t fully reflect income for their graduates. SB 199 is a wide-ranging education bill that also includes language about minors’ social media use. It passed the House Education Committee Wednesday and is headed to consideration by the full House next. Indiana degrees affected include dance and music In January, the U.S. Department of Education released its preliminary list of degree programs that would fail to meet the new federal earnings threshold. The final list won’t be available until 2027, and programs would have to fail the earnings test multiple years in a row before losing federal loan funding. The preliminary list identifies 16 degree programs at 11 Indiana colleges and universities — though some told Chalkbeat that they don’t offer the degrees named. It also identifies 21 undergraduate certificate programs, primarily in the cosmetology field. One of the larger degree programs is Ivy Tech’s associate degree in Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods, which currently has 549 students enrolled, according to the college. A representative of Ivy Tech said this degree was intended to be a transfer program for individuals looking to go into teaching and complete a four-year teaching degree. The school has not yet discussed what will happen with this program due to the federal rule changes. Below is the U.S. Department of Education’s list of Indiana programs that are predicted to fail to meet the federal earnings rules and lose eligibility for federal loans. It includes undergraduate certificate programs that aren’t currently a part of the Higher Education Act, many of which would not be captured by SB 199, since they’re not offered by state institutions. Associate Degrees Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, Associate, Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods. International Business College-Indianapolis, Associate, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. (A website for this college says it has transitioned to a new name and model.) Ivy Tech Community College, Associate, Design and Applied Arts. (A representative of Ivy Tech said the college does not offer this degree.) Ivy Tech Community College, Associate, Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods. (Noted above.) Ivy Tech Community College, Associate, Library and Archives Assisting. (A representative of Ivy Tech said the college does not offer this degree.) Purdue University Global, Associate, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Bachelor’s Degrees Huntington University, Bachelor, Graphic Communications. (A representative of Huntington University said the university has not offered this degree in many years, if ever.) Purdue University Northwest, Bachelor, Computer Software and Media Applications. Purdue University Northwest, Bachelor, English Language and Literature General Indiana University-Bloomington, Bachelor, Music. Indiana University-Northwest, Bachelor, English Language and Literature General Ball State University, Bachelor, Dance. Master’s Degrees University of Southern Indiana, Master, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. (A representative of the University of Southern Indiana said the university does not offer any program by that name.) Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Master, Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. Purdue University Global, Master, Non-Professional Legal Studies. Trine University, Master, Criminal Justice and Corrections. (A Trine representative said the program does not receive state funding. It would not have been affected by a previous proposal to cut state funding from these programs.) Undergraduate certificate programs Purdue University Global — Human Services General Ivy Tech Community College — Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods. Ivy Tech Community College — Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland Ravenscroft Beauty College Don Roberts School of Hair Design PJ’s College of Cosmetology-Clarksville PJ’s College of Cosmetology-Richmond Rogers Academy of Hair Design Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LLC-Bloomington Denmark College Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis Summit Salon Academy The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville Paul Mitchell the School-Indianapolis Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo Lil Lou’s Beauty and Barber College Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville Kenny’s Academy of Barbering Aleksandra Appleton covers Indiana education policy and writes about K-12 schools across the state. Contact her at aappleton@chalkbeat.org.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Indiana lawmakers are moving to eliminate state college degrees that aren’t earning graduates enough on the job market, mirroring the federal government’s targeting of career programs delivering poor results. SB 199 appears to only apply to a handful of degrees at nonprofit institutions like Ball State, Indiana University, and Ivy Tech, according to data on low-earning programs released by the U.S. Department of Education. The legislation requires state colleges and universities to eliminate low-earning degrees as defined by the federal Higher Education Act, unless the state Commission for Higher Education grants an exemption. This means graduates of bachelor programs must have earnings above those of a typical high school graduate, or around $33,000 in Indiana, for the program to keep operating and to receive federal student loan funding under corresponding federal changes. A similar standard applies to graduate programs. SB 199 aims to prevent students from taking out loans to attend programs that will make it difficult to pay back those loans — or to earn a living, supporters said. “Some forms of higher education out there simply don’t help students achieve economic mobility,” said Preston Cooper of the American Enterprise Institute, who has worked with U.S. Ed on the earnings standards. “Students take on debt and end up making less than a typical high school graduate.” But critics of the legislation have challenged whether it’s the state’s role to dictate what students can study in college. “I think we’re going down a dangerous path when we start eliminating degree programs because we don’t think they make enough money,” said Rep. Tonya Pfaff, a Terre Haute Democrat during a committee hearing. “Part of those degree programs is the ability to take singular classes out of those degree programs, which I believe makes a student more well-founded and better equipped to handle the diversity of the future careers that we will be offering.” SB 199 is not the first time Indiana has recently tried to trim the number of degrees at universities and colleges. Last year, the state’s higher education institutions cut hundreds of degree programs — though these largely had low enrollments or were inactive, officials said. Meanwhile, changes at the federal level aim to hold undergraduate certificate programs, most offered at for-profit colleges, to the same standard. It’s not clear whether Indiana would have to pass further legislation to reflect those changes. More than half of all students enrolled in low-earning programs who receive federal student aid are in these certificate programs, said Jordan Matsudaira, co-director of the Postsecondary Education & Economics Research Center, or PEER, which studied which programs are likely to fail an earnings test. Among the students enrolled in failing undergraduate certificate programs, 85% attend for-profit colleges and 56% are in cosmetology programs, according to the study. Advocates for these programs have pushed back, saying that the department’s methodology doesn’t fully reflect income for their graduates. SB 199 is a wide-ranging education bill that also includes language about minors’ social media use. It passed the House Education Committee Wednesday and is headed to consideration by the full House next. Indiana degrees affected include dance and music In January, the U.S. Department of Education released its preliminary list of degree programs that would fail to meet the new federal earnings threshold. The final list won’t be available until 2027, and programs would have to fail the earnings test multiple years in a row before losing federal loan funding. The preliminary list identifies 16 degree programs at 11 Indiana colleges and universities — though some told Chalkbeat that they don’t offer the degrees named. It also identifies 21 undergraduate certificate programs, primarily in the cosmetology field. One of the larger degree programs is Ivy Tech’s associate degree in Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods, which currently has 549 students enrolled, according to the college. A representative of Ivy Tech said this degree was intended to be a transfer program for individuals looking to go into teaching and complete a four-year teaching degree. The school has not yet discussed what will happen with this program due to the federal rule changes. Below is the U.S. Department of Education’s list of Indiana programs that are predicted to fail to meet the federal earnings rules and lose eligibility for federal loans. It includes undergraduate certificate programs that aren’t currently a part of the Higher Education Act, many of which would not be captured by SB 199, since they’re not offered by state institutions. Associate Degrees Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, Associate, Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods. International Business College-Indianapolis, Associate, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. (A website for this college says it has transitioned to a new name and model.) Ivy Tech Community College, Associate, Design and Applied Arts. (A representative of Ivy Tech said the college does not offer this degree.) Ivy Tech Community College, Associate, Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods. (Noted above.) Ivy Tech Community College, Associate, Library and Archives Assisting. (A representative of Ivy Tech said the college does not offer this degree.) Purdue University Global, Associate, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Bachelor’s Degrees Huntington University, Bachelor, Graphic Communications. (A representative of Huntington University said the university has not offered this degree in many years, if ever.) Purdue University Northwest, Bachelor, Computer Software and Media Applications. Purdue University Northwest, Bachelor, English Language and Literature General Indiana University-Bloomington, Bachelor, Music. Indiana University-Northwest, Bachelor, English Language and Literature General Ball State University, Bachelor, Dance. Master’s Degrees University of Southern Indiana, Master, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. (A representative of the University of Southern Indiana said the university does not offer any program by that name.) Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Master, Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. Purdue University Global, Master, Non-Professional Legal Studies. Trine University, Master, Criminal Justice and Corrections. (A Trine representative said the program does not receive state funding. It would not have been affected by a previous proposal to cut state funding from these programs.) Undergraduate certificate programs Purdue University Global — Human Services General Ivy Tech Community College — Teacher Education and Professional Development Specific Levels and Methods. Ivy Tech Community College — Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. J Michael Harrold Beauty Academy Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture-Ft Wayne Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Highland Ravenscroft Beauty College Don Roberts School of Hair Design PJ’s College of Cosmetology-Clarksville PJ’s College of Cosmetology-Richmond Rogers Academy of Hair Design Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LLC-Bloomington Denmark College Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Indianapolis Summit Salon Academy The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville Paul Mitchell the School-Indianapolis Summit Salon Academy-Kokomo Lil Lou’s Beauty and Barber College Paul Mitchell the School-Merrillville Kenny’s Academy of Barbering Aleksandra Appleton covers Indiana education policy and writes about K-12 schools across the state. Contact her at aappleton@chalkbeat.org.
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A Justiça Federal em Brasília decidiu manter a multa de R$ 95,8 milhões aplicada pela Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica (Aneel) contra a Enel, concessionária de energia elétrica que opera em São Paulo. A multa foi aplicada por falhas no fornecimento de energia em 2021. A decisão foi confirmada pela Advocacia-Geral da União (AGU), que […] Justiça mantém multa de R$ 95,8 milhões contra a Enel apareceu primeiro no Brasil de Fato.
A Justiça Federal em Brasília decidiu manter a multa de R$ 95,8 milhões aplicada pela Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica (Aneel) contra a Enel, concessionária de energia elétrica que opera em São Paulo. A multa foi aplicada por falhas no fornecimento de energia em 2021. A decisão foi confirmada pela Advocacia-Geral da União (AGU), que […] Justiça mantém multa de R$ 95,8 milhões contra a Enel apareceu primeiro no Brasil de Fato.
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WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democrats on Wednesday rebuked ongoing efforts from President Donald Trump’s administration to dismantle the Department of Education, including moves to shift some of its core functions to other agencies. Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia — who hosted a spotlight forum alongside several colleagues — said “over and over again, the administration has […]
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democrats on Wednesday rebuked ongoing efforts from President Donald Trump’s administration to dismantle the Department of Education, including moves to shift some of its core functions to other agencies. Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia — who hosted a spotlight forum alongside several colleagues — said “over and over again, the administration has […]
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Con una visión clara y un firme compromiso con la justicia, la transparencia y el bienestar de toda la comunidad escolar, Nadeen Bir busca convertirse, en la nueva integrante de la Junta de Educación de la ciudad de Durham. La entrada Nadeen Bir apuesta por escuelas seguras y justas en Durham se publicó primero en Enlace Latino NC. Nadeen Bir apuesta por escuelas seguras y justas en Durham was first posted on febrero 11, 2026 at 6:28 pm. ©2024 "Enlace Latino NC". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at paola@enlacelatinonc.org
Con una visión clara y un firme compromiso con la justicia, la transparencia y el bienestar de toda la comunidad escolar, Nadeen Bir busca convertirse, en la nueva integrante de la Junta de Educación de la ciudad de Durham. La entrada Nadeen Bir apuesta por escuelas seguras y justas en Durham se publicó primero en Enlace Latino NC. Nadeen Bir apuesta por escuelas seguras y justas en Durham was first posted on febrero 11, 2026 at 6:28 pm. ©2024 "Enlace Latino NC". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at paola@enlacelatinonc.org
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WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democrats on Wednesday rebuked ongoing efforts from President Donald Trump’s administration to dismantle the Department of Education, including moves to shift some of its core functions to other agencies. Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia — who hosted a spotlight forum alongside several colleagues — said “over and over again, the administration has […]
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democrats on Wednesday rebuked ongoing efforts from President Donald Trump’s administration to dismantle the Department of Education, including moves to shift some of its core functions to other agencies. Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia — who hosted a spotlight forum alongside several colleagues — said “over and over again, the administration has […]
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Colorado students assembled on the steps of the Colorado Capitol’s West Foyer on Wednesday with a familiar message to lawmakers: Pass more gun control reform measures. It was the Colorado Students Demand Action chapter’s fourth rally since local students ramped up organizing efforts in the wake of a 2023 shooting at Denver’s East High School. The organization helps mobilize high school and college students to advocate for gun violence prevention measures. Colorado’s chapter is the largest of its kind in the country, national organizers said. About 115 students gathered to support ghost gun legislation that seeks to update a 2023 law that made it illegal to assemble, possess, or sell a gun without a serial number. Ghost guns are created through kits or parts manufactured by a 3D printer. A student reportedly used a ghost gun during the 2023 East High School shooting. The students want lawmakers to approve House Bill 1144, which would ban the private manufacturing of unfinished gun frames by 3D printers as well as the possession and distribution of 3D gun blueprints. Regis Jesuit High School student Cadelaine Hausknecht, 16, said she attended STEM School Highlands Ranch in 2019 during a school shooting. She said recent legislative victories mean very little if lawmakers don’t pass updated laws to stop the creation of illegal guns. “All of the work that we’ve done in making sure that there are better background checks and mental health checks, none of it matters if somebody can just print a firearm at home,” she said. During the rally, lawmakers said advancements in 3D printing equipment since the 2023 law mean that the state’s ban on ghost guns needs updating. “This bill is vital to furthering safety here in Colorado. 3D-printed firearms and their components have become more accessible, affordable, and advanced,” said state Sen. Katie Wallace, a Longmont Democrat sponsoring the bill. “These types of weapons are untraceable and pose a serious threat to public safety and to each one of us.” Bill sponsors also include Democratic state Reps. Lindsay Gilchrist of Denver, Andrew Boesenecker of Fort Collins, and Sen. Tom Sullivan of Centennial. Since 2023, students have supported gun reform laws approved by Colorado lawmakers, including the ghost gun legislation and updated red flag gun law measures that allow for the temporary removal of a person’s guns if they’re a danger to themselves or others. Lawmakers also want an update to the state’s red flag gun laws this year. “Students have shown up. We have testified more times than we can count. We have balanced AP classes, sports, jobs, and college applications, yet we are still here because this is about safety,” said Grant Kramer, an East High School student. “It is about our futures. We are asking lawmakers to show the same commitment.” Jason Gonzales is a reporter covering higher education and the Colorado legislature. Chalkbeat Colorado partners with Open Campus on higher education coverage. Contact Jason at jgonzales@chalkbeat.org.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Colorado students assembled on the steps of the Colorado Capitol’s West Foyer on Wednesday with a familiar message to lawmakers: Pass more gun control reform measures. It was the Colorado Students Demand Action chapter’s fourth rally since local students ramped up organizing efforts in the wake of a 2023 shooting at Denver’s East High School. The organization helps mobilize high school and college students to advocate for gun violence prevention measures. Colorado’s chapter is the largest of its kind in the country, national organizers said. About 115 students gathered to support ghost gun legislation that seeks to update a 2023 law that made it illegal to assemble, possess, or sell a gun without a serial number. Ghost guns are created through kits or parts manufactured by a 3D printer. A student reportedly used a ghost gun during the 2023 East High School shooting. The students want lawmakers to approve House Bill 1144, which would ban the private manufacturing of unfinished gun frames by 3D printers as well as the possession and distribution of 3D gun blueprints. Regis Jesuit High School student Cadelaine Hausknecht, 16, said she attended STEM School Highlands Ranch in 2019 during a school shooting. She said recent legislative victories mean very little if lawmakers don’t pass updated laws to stop the creation of illegal guns. “All of the work that we’ve done in making sure that there are better background checks and mental health checks, none of it matters if somebody can just print a firearm at home,” she said. During the rally, lawmakers said advancements in 3D printing equipment since the 2023 law mean that the state’s ban on ghost guns needs updating. “This bill is vital to furthering safety here in Colorado. 3D-printed firearms and their components have become more accessible, affordable, and advanced,” said state Sen. Katie Wallace, a Longmont Democrat sponsoring the bill. “These types of weapons are untraceable and pose a serious threat to public safety and to each one of us.” Bill sponsors also include Democratic state Reps. Lindsay Gilchrist of Denver, Andrew Boesenecker of Fort Collins, and Sen. Tom Sullivan of Centennial. Since 2023, students have supported gun reform laws approved by Colorado lawmakers, including the ghost gun legislation and updated red flag gun law measures that allow for the temporary removal of a person’s guns if they’re a danger to themselves or others. Lawmakers also want an update to the state’s red flag gun laws this year. “Students have shown up. We have testified more times than we can count. We have balanced AP classes, sports, jobs, and college applications, yet we are still here because this is about safety,” said Grant Kramer, an East High School student. “It is about our futures. We are asking lawmakers to show the same commitment.” Jason Gonzales is a reporter covering higher education and the Colorado legislature. Chalkbeat Colorado partners with Open Campus on higher education coverage. Contact Jason at jgonzales@chalkbeat.org.
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“The show’s over,” an EPPD officer at El Paso airport said after the FAA flight restriction was lifted. Though it lasted only seven hours, the disruption created fear and confusion throughout the borderland. The post El Paso airport closures spur fear, confusion – and questions appeared first on El Paso Matters.
“The show’s over,” an EPPD officer at El Paso airport said after the FAA flight restriction was lifted. Though it lasted only seven hours, the disruption created fear and confusion throughout the borderland. The post El Paso airport closures spur fear, confusion – and questions appeared first on El Paso Matters.
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WASHINGTON — Leaders from several agencies within the Department of Homeland Security testified before a U.S. House panel Wednesday about how a shutdown would affect the programs they oversee, though Democrats argued the hearing was a “show” that wasn’t going to get lawmakers any closer to agreement on constraints to federal immigration enforcement. Congress has […]
WASHINGTON — Leaders from several agencies within the Department of Homeland Security testified before a U.S. House panel Wednesday about how a shutdown would affect the programs they oversee, though Democrats argued the hearing was a “show” that wasn’t going to get lawmakers any closer to agreement on constraints to federal immigration enforcement. Congress has […]
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(The Center Square) — Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman formally won the Republican Party's nomination to run for governor on Wednesday, setting up a clash with incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul in the November elections. Blakeman accepted the party's nomination at the final day of the state GOP's three-day convention on Long Island. He and his newly announced running-mate, Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood, are hoping to win back the governor's office for Republicans for the first time in more than two decades. Blakeman, who is running with President Donald Trump's endorsement, hammered away at Hochul's tenure in the governor's office and painted a dystopian picture of the state in his acceptance speech. “Kathy Hochul has put our state in crisis," Blakeman said in remarks. "Taxes are souring. Electric bills and insurance premiums keep climbing out of control. Crime is rising. Businesses are leaving the state in record numbers. Families and seniors are being priced out of their homes." Trump recorded a video, which was shown on Wednesday at the convention, endorsing Blakeman's bid for governor and praising him for his work on immigration and public safety as county executive. “Bruce Blakeman will make New York safe and strong and honest and prosperous again," Trump said. Blakeman is a fixture in Long Island politics and a longtime supporter of President Trump, and has embraced many of the president's conservative policies on immigration and social issues. He gained national notoriety last year after he pushed through a law that bars transgender women and girls from participating in women’s sports at county-run facilities. He emerged as the front runner GOP candidate for the nomination after Rep. Elise Stefanik, D-NY, dropped out of the race. His nomination comes less than a week after Hochul and her running mate, former New York City Council Speaker Adriene Adams, easily secured the backing of the state's Democratic Party to run in November, fending off a long-shot challenge from her second in command, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, and his running mate, India Walton, both of whom failed to win a spot on the ballot. Hochul's campaign has criticized Blakeman's candidacy, calling him a "MAGA fan-boy" and a "bootlicker" who "has lost just about every race he’s touched — county legislator, comptroller, Congress, even U.S. Senate." The GOP also nominated Saritha Komatireddy, a federal prosecutor, to challenge incumbent Democratic state Attorney General Letitia James in November's election. James, a Trump critic, is seeking another term in office. The party also tapped Joseph Hernandez as the GOP candidate for state Comptroller to challenge incumbent Democrat Tom DiNapoli, who has held the office since 2007.
(The Center Square) — Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman formally won the Republican Party's nomination to run for governor on Wednesday, setting up a clash with incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul in the November elections. Blakeman accepted the party's nomination at the final day of the state GOP's three-day convention on Long Island. He and his newly announced running-mate, Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood, are hoping to win back the governor's office for Republicans for the first time in more than two decades. Blakeman, who is running with President Donald Trump's endorsement, hammered away at Hochul's tenure in the governor's office and painted a dystopian picture of the state in his acceptance speech. “Kathy Hochul has put our state in crisis," Blakeman said in remarks. "Taxes are souring. Electric bills and insurance premiums keep climbing out of control. Crime is rising. Businesses are leaving the state in record numbers. Families and seniors are being priced out of their homes." Trump recorded a video, which was shown on Wednesday at the convention, endorsing Blakeman's bid for governor and praising him for his work on immigration and public safety as county executive. “Bruce Blakeman will make New York safe and strong and honest and prosperous again," Trump said. Blakeman is a fixture in Long Island politics and a longtime supporter of President Trump, and has embraced many of the president's conservative policies on immigration and social issues. He gained national notoriety last year after he pushed through a law that bars transgender women and girls from participating in women’s sports at county-run facilities. He emerged as the front runner GOP candidate for the nomination after Rep. Elise Stefanik, D-NY, dropped out of the race. His nomination comes less than a week after Hochul and her running mate, former New York City Council Speaker Adriene Adams, easily secured the backing of the state's Democratic Party to run in November, fending off a long-shot challenge from her second in command, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, and his running mate, India Walton, both of whom failed to win a spot on the ballot. Hochul's campaign has criticized Blakeman's candidacy, calling him a "MAGA fan-boy" and a "bootlicker" who "has lost just about every race he’s touched — county legislator, comptroller, Congress, even U.S. Senate." The GOP also nominated Saritha Komatireddy, a federal prosecutor, to challenge incumbent Democratic state Attorney General Letitia James in November's election. James, a Trump critic, is seeking another term in office. The party also tapped Joseph Hernandez as the GOP candidate for state Comptroller to challenge incumbent Democrat Tom DiNapoli, who has held the office since 2007.
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The Texas artist and conservationist died suddenly Feb. 8, according to a social media post from her family.
The Texas artist and conservationist died suddenly Feb. 8, according to a social media post from her family.
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6pm Immigrant Legal Resource Center
6pm Immigrant Legal Resource Center
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After RTD's CEO was put on leave Monday, the bus system's operations chief has resigned. After CEO put on leave, RTD operations chief resigns is a story from Stocktonia News, a rigorous and factual newsroom covering Greater Stockton, California. Please consider making a charitable contribution to support our journalism.
After RTD's CEO was put on leave Monday, the bus system's operations chief has resigned. After CEO put on leave, RTD operations chief resigns is a story from Stocktonia News, a rigorous and factual newsroom covering Greater Stockton, California. Please consider making a charitable contribution to support our journalism.
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Students across the country will soon be able to receive Workforce Pell Grants to use toward tuition and fees for certain short-term workforce training programs. Established by the federal budget reconciliation bill in 2025, Workforce Pell Grants expand traditional Pell... The post As NC prepares for Workforce Pell, only a fraction of short-term programs are expected to qualify appeared first on EdNC.
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Students across the country will soon be able to receive Workforce Pell Grants to use toward tuition and fees for certain short-term workforce training programs. Established by the federal budget reconciliation bill in 2025, Workforce Pell Grants expand traditional Pell... The post As NC prepares for Workforce Pell, only a fraction of short-term programs are expected to qualify appeared first on EdNC.
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WASHINGTON — Democratic members of Congress said Wednesday the Trump administration was using the “authoritarian playbook” when it tried to secure a grand jury indictment against them for releasing a video that reminded members of the military and intelligence communities they can refuse illegal orders. Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly and Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin said […]
WASHINGTON — Democratic members of Congress said Wednesday the Trump administration was using the “authoritarian playbook” when it tried to secure a grand jury indictment against them for releasing a video that reminded members of the military and intelligence communities they can refuse illegal orders. Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly and Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin said […]