Public Policy Congress Begins August Recess Period This week, Congress began its annual August recess while new developments in the presidential elections continue to shape the… August 9, 2024
Public Policy WIOA Reauthorization Comes into Focus Over the last two weeks, lawmakers have formally considered the reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)… June 21, 2024
Public Policy New Short-Term FY24 Funding Deal Announced | Legislative Update This week lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill following an extended recess period. With a critical funding deadline landing this… March 1, 2024
Public Policy Legislative Update: Maryland State CTE Director Testifies As Congress Extends FY24 Funding This week Richard Kincaid, Maryland’s State Career Technical Education (CTE) Director, testified in the House while Congress passed a… January 19, 2024
Public Policy Legislative Update: Congress Extends Funding Through Early Next Year This week, Congress passed another short-term extension of current funding for all federal programs and operations through early 2024.… November 17, 2023
Public Policy Legislative Update: Senate Returns from August Recess to Busy Fall Agenda The Senate returned to Capitol Hill this past Tuesday following its annual August recess while lawmakers in the House… September 8, 2023
Public Policy Legislative Update: House Examines Skills-Based Hiring as Senate Sets Spending Toplines This week, the Senate has continued to make progress on federal appropriations legislation while lawmakers in the House explored… June 23, 2023
Public Policy Legislative Update: FY24 Funding Continues to Take Shape This week, congressional leaders continued to look ahead to next steps for the 2024 federal budget and appropriations process… June 16, 2023
Public Policy Legislative Update: Teacher Pay and Healthcare Workforce Shortages a Focus as Senate Agenda Begins to Unfold Over the last two weeks, lawmakers have largely been on a recess period while the Senate has continued to… February 24, 2023