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July 23, 2023
CNN Newsroom: Interview With State Representative Anna Eskamani (D-FL) About Florida's New Black History Standards
Rep. Anna Eskamani
Aug. 24, 2022
Gov. Polis, Lieutenant Gov. Primavera, Higher-Ed Director Paccione, Community College Leaders, State Lawmakers Announce Launch of Program to Help Save Health Care Students Money
Sen. Kyle Mullica, ...
July 15, 2022
Mastriano calls Wolf veto of Fairness in Women's Sports Act a "huge setback'
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June 27, 2022
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Expand Opportunities for Bright Futures Scholarship
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March 29, 2022
Rep. McNerney's New Legislation Would Invest in Opportunities for Girls in STEM
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March 9, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Urging Biden Administration to Address Student Loan Debt
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March 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture - Senators Warnock, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Colleagues Urge USDA to Issue Clearer Guidance that Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits
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Dec. 17, 2021
Evans Stands By Vote for House Build Back Better Bill, Keeps Hope Alive for More Progress for the People
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Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez and Booker Join Democratic Senate and House Colleagues in Urging Education Secretary to Provide Guidance to Parents on Gun Storage Safety
Sen. Jerry McNerney, ...
Dec. 15, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Following Oxford High School Shooting, Van Hollen, Murphy, Thompson, Stabenow, Peters, Blumenthal, Slotkin Urge Department Of Education To Issue Guidance On Safe Gun Storage
Sen. Jerry McNerney, ...
Sept. 24, 2021
Senators Markey, Van Hollen, and Rep. Meng: $1.2 Billion in Emergency Connectivity Funds on Its Way to Connect 3.6 Million Students to the Internet
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Aug. 20, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Advance Mental Health Awareness in Classrooms
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Aug. 20, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Two Bills Updating Sex Education Standards in K-12 Schools
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Aug. 19, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Expanding Training and Education Opportunities for Working Families
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Aug. 13, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Landmark Legislation to Prevent Hair Discrimination in Schools
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Aug. 10, 2021
Letter to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents - Nebraska Leaders Urge the University Board of Regents to Stop Imposition of Critical Race Theory
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June 24, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth, Durbin call on President Biden to extend pause on student loan payments
Sen. Jerry McNerney, ...
June 23, 2021
Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Pressley, Warren, Schumer, Courtney Lead Call Urging Biden to Extend Pause on Student Loan Payments
Sen. Jerry McNerney, ...
April 21, 2021
Illinois Capital Development Board Announces $712,000 in Funding to Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville Towards Repairs to Stone Facia
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April 21, 2021
Illinois Capital Development Board Announces $8.9 Million in Funding to Northern Illinois University Towards Structural Repairs, Exterior Improvements, and Roof Replacement
Rep. Larry Walsh, ...
April 6, 2021
Rep. Maloney, Local Elected Officials, Union Leaders, and Educators Applaud Funds for Education in the American Rescue Plan
AM Rebecca Seawright, ...
March 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - 115 Members Send Letter to Education Secretary Cardona Urging him to Reverse Horrific Title IX Rule
Sen. Jerry McNerney, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Governor Carney, Legislators Announce Bills to Make Opportunity Funding Permanent, Expand K-3 Special Education
Rep. Kim Williams, ...
Jan. 11, 2021
Rep. McNerney & E&C Leaders Demand Answers from Internet Companies Regarding Raising Prices and Imposing Data Caps During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Jerry McNerney
Nov. 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Underwood Leads 91 Members in Effort Urging President Trump to Extend Critical Relief for 41 Million Student Loan Borrowers
Sen. Jerry McNerney, ...
Oct. 27, 2020
Whitmer Administration Announces Grants for Eligible Teachers, Support Staff
Rep. Matt Koleszar, ...
Oct. 8, 2020
Governor Northam Directs More Than $220 Million in CARES Act Funding to Virginia's K-12 Schools
Sen. L. Lucas, ...
Sept. 29, 2020
Letter to Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor Randy Gardner - Kaptur, Fedor and Other Ohio Lawmakers Call for Increased Funding for UTMC and Wexner Medical Center
Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson, ...
Sept. 25, 2020
During Climate Week, Governor Cuomo Announces Opening of Energy & Nature Education Center at Jones Beach State Park
AM Dave McDonough, ...
Aug. 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ron DeSantis, Governor of the State of Florida - Palm Beach County Lawmakers to Governor DeSantis: Stop Threatening School Board, Allow Science, Not Financial Penalties, to Guide In-Person Learning Requirements
Sen. Tina Polsky, ...
Aug. 28, 2020
Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely
Sen. Jerry McNerney, ...
Aug. 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida - Hastings Joins Palm Beach County Lawmakers in Urging DeSantis Administration to Withdraw Unlawful Demands for Full In-Person School Reopening
Sen. Lori Berman, ...
Aug. 14, 2020
Murphy Administration Announces $150 Million in Coronavirus Relief Funds to be Awarded to New Jersey Colleges and Universities
AM Craig Coughlin, ...
July 22, 2020
Governor Abbott Announces Additional $118 Million In Federal Funding To Support Texas Higher Education
Sen. Chuy Hinojosa, ...
July 17, 2020
Letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos - McCarthy, Lewis, and Bipartisan Group of Members Champion Promoting Civic Education for Students
Sen. Jerry McNerney, ...
July 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the US Department of Education - Lewis, McCarthy Champion Civic Education for Students
Sen. Jerry McNerney, ...
July 16, 2020
Governor Murphy Unveils Plan to Address Digital Divide Ahead of 2020-2021 School Year
Sen. M. Ruiz, ...
July 1, 2020
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Provide Chapter 78 Relief to New Jersey Educators
AM Craig Coughlin, ...
July 1, 2020
Murphy Administration Announces Return to Full Local Control to Newark School District
Sen. M. Ruiz, ...
May 22, 2020
Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary, and Kenneth L. Marcus, Department of Education Assistant Secretary - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging the Department of Education to Rescind its Indefensible Title IX Rule
Sen. Jerry McNerney, ...
May 12, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Rep Speier and 49 Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Inclusion of at least $175 Billion for Elementary and Secondary Education in Coronavirus Relief Package
Sen. Jerry McNerney, ...
May 8, 2020
Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McCarthy, Leader McConnell, and Leader Schumer - Meng Urges House and Senate Leaders to Ensure Students Have Internet Access for Remote Learning During COVID-19 Crisis
Sen. Jerry McNerney, ...
May 4, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the US House of Representatives - Reps. Lowenthal, Matsui, Lead California House Delegation Members In Urging Additional Federal Relief To Higher Education
Sen. Jerry McNerney, ...
April 28, 2020
McConnell Announces Fort Campbell Middle School Construction Will Move Forward
Rep. Walker Thomas, ...
April 27, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Swalwell Leads 72 Members in Sending Letter to Sec. DeVos Urging Quick Release of Emergency Grants to All Students, including DACA Recipients
Sen. Jerry McNerney, ...
March 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Andy Levin, 35 Bipartisan House Members, Call for Increased Library Funding to Ensure Access to Online and Digital Resources during Coronavirus Outbreak
Sen. Jerry McNerney, ...
March 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Cicilline Leading Effort to Help Student Loan Borrowers
Sen. Jerry McNerney, ...
March 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Congressman Panetta Calls on Education Secretary Devos to Protect Students from Financial Impacts of COVID-19
Sen. Jerry McNerney, ...
March 9, 2020
Governor Chris Sununu Signs Medicaid to Schools Legislation
Sen. Jim Gray, ...
Feb. 12, 2020
Noem, Art Leaders Announce Inaugural Governor's Student Art Competition
Rep. Rebecca Reimer, ...
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July 23, 2023
CNN Newsroom: Interview With State Representative Anna Eskamani (D-FL) About Florida's New Black History Standards
Rep.Anna Eskamani
Aug. 24, 2022
Gov. Polis, Lieutenant Gov. Primavera, Higher-Ed Director Paccione, Community College Leaders, State Lawmakers Announce Launch of Program to Help Save Health Care Students Money
Sen.Kyle Mullica, ...
July 15, 2022
Mastriano calls Wolf veto of Fairness in Women's Sports Act a "huge setback'
Sen.Doug Mastriano
June 27, 2022
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Expand Opportunities for Bright Futures Scholarship
Rep.Lauren Melo, ...
March 29, 2022
Rep. McNerney's New Legislation Would Invest in Opportunities for Girls in STEM
Sen.Jerry McNerney
March 9, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Urging Biden Administration to Address Student Loan Debt
Sen.Jerry McNerney, ...
March 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture - Senators Warnock, Warren, Sanders, Padilla, Murphy, Lawson, Hayes, Torres, Colleagues Urge USDA to Issue Clearer Guidance that Informs Students of Their SNAP Benefits
Sen.Jerry McNerney, ...
Dec. 17, 2021
Evans Stands By Vote for House Build Back Better Bill, Keeps Hope Alive for More Progress for the People
Sen.Jerry McNerney, ...
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez and Booker Join Democratic Senate and House Colleagues in Urging Education Secretary to Provide Guidance to Parents on Gun Storage Safety
Sen.Jerry McNerney, ...
Dec. 15, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Following Oxford High School Shooting, Van Hollen, Murphy, Thompson, Stabenow, Peters, Blumenthal, Slotkin Urge Department Of Education To Issue Guidance On Safe Gun Storage
Sen.Jerry McNerney, ...
Sept. 24, 2021
Senators Markey, Van Hollen, and Rep. Meng: $1.2 Billion in Emergency Connectivity Funds on Its Way to Connect 3.6 Million Students to the Internet
Rep.Christopher Markey
Aug. 20, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Advance Mental Health Awareness in Classrooms
Rep.Janet Yang Rohr, ...
Aug. 20, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Two Bills Updating Sex Education Standards in K-12 Schools
Rep.Camille Lilly, ...
Aug. 19, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Expanding Training and Education Opportunities for Working Families
Sen.Ram Villivalam, ...
Aug. 13, 2021
Gov. Pritzker Signs Landmark Legislation to Prevent Hair Discrimination in Schools
Sen.Mike Simmons, ...
Aug. 10, 2021
Letter to the University of Nebraska Board of Regents - Nebraska Leaders Urge the University Board of Regents to Stop Imposition of Critical Race Theory
Sen.Myron Dorn, ...
June 24, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth, Durbin call on President Biden to extend pause on student loan payments
Sen.Jerry McNerney, ...
June 23, 2021
Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Pressley, Warren, Schumer, Courtney Lead Call Urging Biden to Extend Pause on Student Loan Payments
Sen.Jerry McNerney, ...
April 21, 2021
Illinois Capital Development Board Announces $712,000 in Funding to Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville Towards Repairs to Stone Facia
Rep.Katie Stuart, ...
April 21, 2021
Illinois Capital Development Board Announces $8.9 Million in Funding to Northern Illinois University Towards Structural Repairs, Exterior Improvements, and Roof Replacement
Rep.Larry Walsh, ...
April 6, 2021
Rep. Maloney, Local Elected Officials, Union Leaders, and Educators Applaud Funds for Education in the American Rescue Plan
AMRebecca Seawright, ...
March 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - 115 Members Send Letter to Education Secretary Cardona Urging him to Reverse Horrific Title IX Rule
Sen.Jerry McNerney, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Governor Carney, Legislators Announce Bills to Make Opportunity Funding Permanent, Expand K-3 Special Education
Rep.Kim Williams, ...
Jan. 11, 2021
Rep. McNerney & E&C Leaders Demand Answers from Internet Companies Regarding Raising Prices and Imposing Data Caps During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Jerry McNerney
Nov. 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Underwood Leads 91 Members in Effort Urging President Trump to Extend Critical Relief for 41 Million Student Loan Borrowers
Sen.Jerry McNerney, ...
Oct. 27, 2020
Whitmer Administration Announces Grants for Eligible Teachers, Support Staff
Rep.Matt Koleszar, ...
Oct. 8, 2020
Governor Northam Directs More Than $220 Million in CARES Act Funding to Virginia's K-12 Schools
Sen.L. Lucas, ...
Sept. 29, 2020
Letter to Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor Randy Gardner - Kaptur, Fedor and Other Ohio Lawmakers Call for Increased Funding for UTMC and Wexner Medical Center
Sen.Paula Hicks-Hudson, ...
Sept. 25, 2020
During Climate Week, Governor Cuomo Announces Opening of Energy & Nature Education Center at Jones Beach State Park
AMDave McDonough, ...
Aug. 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ron DeSantis, Governor of the State of Florida - Palm Beach County Lawmakers to Governor DeSantis: Stop Threatening School Board, Allow Science, Not Financial Penalties, to Guide In-Person Learning Requirements
Sen.Tina Polsky, ...
Aug. 28, 2020
Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely
Sen.Jerry McNerney, ...
Aug. 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida - Hastings Joins Palm Beach County Lawmakers in Urging DeSantis Administration to Withdraw Unlawful Demands for Full In-Person School Reopening
Sen.Lori Berman, ...
Aug. 14, 2020
Murphy Administration Announces $150 Million in Coronavirus Relief Funds to be Awarded to New Jersey Colleges and Universities
AMCraig Coughlin, ...
July 22, 2020
Governor Abbott Announces Additional $118 Million In Federal Funding To Support Texas Higher Education
Sen.Chuy Hinojosa, ...
July 17, 2020
Letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos - McCarthy, Lewis, and Bipartisan Group of Members Champion Promoting Civic Education for Students
Sen.Jerry McNerney, ...
July 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the US Department of Education - Lewis, McCarthy Champion Civic Education for Students
Sen.Jerry McNerney, ...
July 16, 2020
Governor Murphy Unveils Plan to Address Digital Divide Ahead of 2020-2021 School Year
Sen.M. Ruiz, ...
July 1, 2020
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Provide Chapter 78 Relief to New Jersey Educators
AMCraig Coughlin, ...
July 1, 2020
Murphy Administration Announces Return to Full Local Control to Newark School District
Sen.M. Ruiz, ...
May 22, 2020
Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary, and Kenneth L. Marcus, Department of Education Assistant Secretary - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging the Department of Education to Rescind its Indefensible Title IX Rule
Sen.Jerry McNerney, ...
May 12, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Rep Speier and 49 Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Inclusion of at least $175 Billion for Elementary and Secondary Education in Coronavirus Relief Package
Sen.Jerry McNerney, ...
May 8, 2020
Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McCarthy, Leader McConnell, and Leader Schumer - Meng Urges House and Senate Leaders to Ensure Students Have Internet Access for Remote Learning During COVID-19 Crisis
Sen.Jerry McNerney, ...
May 4, 2020
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the US House of Representatives - Reps. Lowenthal, Matsui, Lead California House Delegation Members In Urging Additional Federal Relief To Higher Education
Sen.Jerry McNerney, ...
April 28, 2020
McConnell Announces Fort Campbell Middle School Construction Will Move Forward
Rep.Walker Thomas, ...
April 27, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Swalwell Leads 72 Members in Sending Letter to Sec. DeVos Urging Quick Release of Emergency Grants to All Students, including DACA Recipients
Sen.Jerry McNerney, ...
March 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Andy Levin, 35 Bipartisan House Members, Call for Increased Library Funding to Ensure Access to Online and Digital Resources during Coronavirus Outbreak
Sen.Jerry McNerney, ...
March 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Cicilline Leading Effort to Help Student Loan Borrowers
Sen.Jerry McNerney, ...
March 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Congressman Panetta Calls on Education Secretary Devos to Protect Students from Financial Impacts of COVID-19
Sen.Jerry McNerney, ...
March 9, 2020
Governor Chris Sununu Signs Medicaid to Schools Legislation
Sen.Jim Gray, ...
Feb. 12, 2020
Noem, Art Leaders Announce Inaugural Governor's Student Art Competition
Rep.Rebecca Reimer, ...
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