Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Homeownership, Tax Policy Options & Considerations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on homeownership, tax policy options and considerations (No. IF12220) on Sept. 23, 2022, by economics specialist Mark P. Keightley:
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This In Focus discusses three selected demand-side options and three selected supply-side options for potentially promoting homeownership. Pursuing any of the presented options would require careful consideration about the specific design of each. Th more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Iran's Nuclear Program & U.N. Sanctions Reimposition
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on Iran's nuclear program and U.N. sanctions reimposition (No. IF11583) on Sept. 23, 2022, by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr:
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U.N. Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015), which the council adopted on July 20, 2015, implements the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and contains other provisions concerning Iran's nuclear program, Tehran's development of missiles, more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Army's Regionally Aligned Readiness & Modernization Model
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the Army's Regionally Aligned Readiness and Modernization Model (No. IF11670) on Sept. 22, 2022, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert:
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Why Is Army Readiness Important to Congress?
The Army defines readiness as the capability of its forces to conduct the full range of military operations and defeat all enemies regardless of the threats they pose. Readiness is g more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Farm Safety Net Programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the Farm Bill Primer - farm safety net programs (No. IF12218) on Sept. 22, 2022, by agricultural policy analyst Stephanie Rosch.
Here are excerpts:
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The so-called federal "farm safety net" is a collection of programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provide risk protection and income support to farmers in the United States who experience natural d more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on the Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program (No. IN12021) on Sept. 22, 2022, by natural resources policy specialist Nicole T. Carter.
Here are excerpts:
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In the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 (WIFIA 2014, Title V, Subtitle C, of P.L. 113-121; 33 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.3901-3914, as amended), Congress authorized the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to p more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Office of Information & Regulatory Affairs Administrator Nominee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Administrator Nominee (No. IN12021) on Sept. 22, 2022, by government organization and management specialist Maeve P. Carey and senior research librarian Kathleen E. Marchsteiner.
Here are excerpts:
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On September 2, 2022, President Biden announced his intention to nominate Richard Revesz as administrator of the Office of Informati more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Free Speech Challenges to Florida & Texas Social Media Laws
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on the free speech challenges to Florida and Texas social media laws (No. LSB10748) on Sept. 22, 2022, by legislative attorney Valerie C. Brannon:
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Two U.S. Courts of Appeals have recently taken different positions on the validity of state laws restricting internet services' ability to moderate user content. In May, the Eleventh Circuit largely upheld a preliminary injunction more
Congressional Research Service: 'Electing the Speaker of the House of Representatives - Frequently Asked Questions'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44243) on Sept. 22, 2022, entitled "Electing the Speaker of the House of Representatives: Frequently Asked Questions" by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen:
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Summary
This report briefly poses and answers several "frequently asked questions" in relation to the floor proceedings used to elect a Speaker of the House. Current practice for electing a Speaker, eithe more
Congressional Research Service: 'Israel - Background & U.S. Relations in Brief' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44245) on Sept. 20, 2022, entitled "Israel: Background and U.S. Relations in Brief" by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Jim Zanotti.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Israel has forged close bilateral cooperation with the United States in many areas. A 10-year bilateral military aid memorandum of understanding - signed in 2016 - commits the United States to provide Israel $3.3 billion in For more
Congressional Research Service: 'Israel - Background & U.S. Relations in Brief' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44245) on Sept. 20, 2022, entitled "Israel: Background and U.S. Relations in Brief:"
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The Abraham Accords
In late 2020 and early 2021, Israel reached agreements to normalize or improve its relations with four members of the Arab League: the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. The Trump Administration facilitated each of these agreements, known as the Abraham A more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Dominican Republic
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the Dominican Republic (No. IF10407) on Sept. 21, 2022, by Latin American affairs specialist Clare Ribando Seelke.
Here are excerpts:
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The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two-thirds of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, which it shares with Haiti. The Dominican Republic is a key U.S. partner in the Caribbean due to its comparatively large size, strong economy, and rel more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Federal Financial & Budgetary Reporting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on a primer on federal financial and budgetary reporting (No. IF11610) on Sept. 20, 2022, by Dominick A. Fiorentino, government organization and management analyst:
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Introduction
To improve the transparency and integrity of the federal government and its activities, Congress has established in law an evolving framework for budgetary and financial reporting. This In Focus outlines more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Legal Framework for Federal Methane Regulation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the legal framework for federal methane regulation (No. IF12217) on Sept. 20, 2022, by legislative attorney Benjamin M. Barczewski:
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Methane is a greenhouse gas with 25 times the warming capacity of carbon dioxide. Methane makes up about 11% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Primary sources of methane include oil and gas production, transportation and storag more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Public Banks' History & Recent Proposals
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on the public banks' history and recent proposals (No. IF12216) on Sept. 20, 2022, by financial economics analyst Andrew P. Scott:
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Overview of Public Banks
Banks are generally private enterprises chartered by state or federal regulators for the purposes of accepting deposits and making credit available to the communities they serve. As profit-seeking businesses, banks' motivatio more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Role of Federal Technology Licensing Policies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper on the U.S. technology made in China and the role of federal technology licensing policies (No. IN12019) on Sept. 20, 2022, by science and technology policy analysts Emily G. Blevins and Marcy E. Gallo:
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A recent news report questioned why a potentially revolutionary battery technology discovered at a Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory was licensed to a firm that manufa more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Federal Admiralty & Maritime Jurisdiction Part 1 - Introduction
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on the Federal Admiralty and Maritime Jurisdiction Part 1 - Introduction (No. LSB10824) on Sept. 20, 2022, by legislative attorney Brandon J. Murrill:
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This Legal Sidebar post is the first in a five-part series that discusses the bases and scope of U.S. admiralty and maritime jurisdiction. Last year, a supply-chain bottleneck arose at the nation's ports with as many as 101 co more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Federal Admiralty & Maritime Jurisdiction Part 2 - Historical Background
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on the Federal Admiralty and Maritime Jurisdiction Part 2 - Historical Background (No. LSB10825) on Sept. 20, 2022, by legislative attorney Brandon J. Murrill:
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This Legal Sidebar post is the second in a five-part series that discusses the bases and scope of U.S. admiralty and maritime jurisdiction. Last year, a supply-chain bottleneck arose at the nation's ports with as many more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Federal Admiralty & Maritime Jurisdiction Part 3 - Territorial Scope
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on the Federal Admiralty and Maritime Jurisdiction Part 3 - Territorial Scope (No. LSB10826) on Sept. 20, 2022, by legislative attorney Brandon J. Murrill:
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This Legal Sidebar post is the third in a five-part series that discusses the bases and scope of U.S. admiralty and maritime jurisdiction. Last year, a supply-chain bottleneck arose at the nation's ports with as many as 1 more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Federal Admiralty & Maritime Jurisdiction Part 4 - Torts & Maritime Contracts or Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on the Federal Admiralty and Maritime Jurisdiction Part 4 - Torts and Maritime Contracts or Services (No. LSB10827) on Sept. 20, 2022, by legislative attorney Brandon J. Murrill:
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This Legal Sidebar post is the fourth in a five-part series that discusses the bases and scope of U.S. admiralty and maritime jurisdiction. Last year, a supply-chain bottleneck arose at the nation's more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Federal Admiralty & Maritime Jurisdiction Part 5 - Exclusivity of Federal Jurisdiction
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on the Federal Admiralty and Maritime Jurisdiction Part 4 - Exclusivity of Federal Jurisdiction (No. LSB10828) on Sept. 20, 2022, by legislative attorney Brandon J. Murrill:
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This Legal Sidebar post is the fifth in a five-part series that discusses the bases and scope of U.S. admiralty and maritime jurisdiction. Last year, a supply-chain bottleneck arose at the nation's ports more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Removal Protections for Administrative Adjudicators
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on the removal protections for administrative adjudicators - constitutional scrutiny and considerations for congress (No. LSB10823) on Sept. 21, 2022, by legislative attorney Benjamin M. Barczewski:
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Since the passage of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) in 1946, administrative law judges (ALJs) across all federal agencies have enjoyed statutory removal protection. The C more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Pakistan - Human Rights Assessments
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper on Pakistan - human rights assessments (No. IF12215) on Sept. 19, 2022, by South Asian affairs specialist K. Alan Kronstadt:
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Overview
Pakistan is identified by the U.S. State Department, United Nations bodies, and some nongovernmental organizations as the site of numerous human rights abuses, many of these significant, and some seen to be perpetrated by agents of the government. more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Recent Appellate Decisions of Interest to Lawmakers, Sept. 12-Sept. 18, 2022
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper on the recent appellate decisions of interest to lawmakers, Sept. 12-Sept. 18, 2022 (No. LSB10822) on Sept. 19, 2022, by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia and legislative attorney Kristen Hite:
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The federal courts issue hundreds of decisions every week in cases involving diverse legal disputes. This Sidebar series selects decisions from the past week that may be o more
Congressional Research Service: 'Bioeconomy - Primer' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46881) on Sept. 19, 2022, entitled "The Bioeconomy: A Primer" by Marcy E. Gallo, science and technology policy analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The term bioeconomy refers to the share of the economy based on products, services, and processes derived from biological resources (e.g., plants and microorganisms). The bioeconomy is crosscutting, encompassing multiple sectors, in whole or more
Congressional Research Service: 'Bioeconomy - Primer' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46881) on Sept. 19, 2022, entitled "The Bioeconomy: A Primer:"
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Policy Considerations
The following sections describe issues for consideration regarding advancement of the U.S. bioeconomy. Congress may pursue all, some, or none of the areas described below.
Development and Implementation of a National Strategy
Given the potential economic and societal oppo more
Congressional Research Service: 'Medicaid Coverage of Long-Term Services & Supports' (Part 1 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43328) on Sept. 15, 2022, entitled "Medicaid Coverage of Long-Term Services and Supports" by Kirsten J. Colello, health and aging policy specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Long-term services and supports (LTSS) refer to a broad range of health and health-related services and supports needed by individuals who lack the capacity for self-care due to a physical, cognitive, or mental d more
Congressional Research Service: 'Medicaid Coverage of Long-Term Services & Supports' (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43328) on Sept. 15, 2022, entitled "Medicaid Coverage of Long-Term Services and Supports:"
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LTSS State Plan Coverage
The state plan is the agreement between a state and the federal government that describes how that state administers its Medicaid program and provides assurance that the state will meet federal Medicaid requirements in order to receive federal more
Congressional Research Service: 'Medicaid Coverage of Long-Term Services & Supports' (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43328) on Sept. 15, 2022, entitled "Medicaid Coverage of Long-Term Services and Supports:"
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Medicaid HCBS Waiver Programs
Medicaid law also provides the HHS Secretary with authority to offer a broad range of home and community-based services (HCBS) to individuals with disabilities of all ages under Medicaid "waiver" programs. The term Medicaid "waiver" is so more
Congressional Research Service: 'North Korea - September 2022 Update' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47242) on Sept. 15, 2022, entitled "North Korea: September 2022 Update."
The report was written by Asian affairs specialists Mark E. Manyin and Emma Chanlett-Avery, nonproliferation specialist Mary Beth D. Nikitin, foreign policy legislation specialist Dianne E. Rennack and senior research librarian Keigh E. Hammond.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
For more than 30 years, 16 Congresses an more
Congressional Research Service: 'North Korea - September 2022 Update' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47242) on Sept. 15, 2022, entitled "North Korea: September 2022 Update:"
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Regional Responses to North Korea's Tests
South Korea
Implications of South Korean Presidential Election
President Yoon's victory in South Korea's March 2022 election ushered in greater alignment between South Korea and the United States on policy toward North Korea. During the election campaign, Yoon criticized more
Congressional Research Service: 'Social Security - Windfall Elimination Provision'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. 98-35) on Sept. 19, 2022, entitled "Social Security: The Windfall Elimination Provision" by social policy analyst Zhe Li.
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
Social Security is a work-based, federal insurance program that provides cash benefits to workers and their eligible family members in the event of the worker's retirement, disability, or death. A worker's employment or self-employment is c more
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$1M Grant To Launch Indo-Pacific Affairs Initiative At UH Manoa
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 30 (TNSfund) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release:
A three-year $1-million grant will launch a new Indo-Pacific Affairs Initiative and establish a Center for Indo-Pacific Affairs within the College of Arts, Languages, and Letters at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The federal funding was secured by U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono to provide education, training and professional development opportunities for students and U.S. government personnel to bett more
44 National And International NGOs Call For Renewal And Expansion Of Truce In Yemen
PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 30 (TNStalk) -- The Mercy Corps posted the following joint statement on Sept. 29, 2022, with 43 organizations:
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With the current truce agreement set to expire on October 2 2022, humanitarian organizations remind all parties to the conflict that the future of the people of Yemen is in their hands.
As organizations working in Yemen, we recognize and applaud the important steps taken by all parties to the conflict as they continue to work towards upholding the truce. more
44 National And International NGOs Call For Renewal And Expansion Of Truce In Yemen
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- CARE posted the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022:
With the current truce agreement set to expire on 2 October 2022, humanitarian organizations remind all parties to the conflict that the future of the people of Yemen is in their hands.
As organizations working in Yemen, we recognize and applaud the important steps taken by all parties to the conflict as they continue to work towards upholding the truce. Together you have enabled the longest period of calm more
44 National And International NGOs Call For Renewal And Expansion Of Truce In Yemen
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 30 -- The Danish Refugee Council posted the following news on Sept. 29, 2022:
With the current truce agreement set to expire on 2 October 2022, humanitarian organisations remind all parties to the conflict that the future of the people of Yemen is in their hands.
As organisations working in Yemen, we recognise and applaud the important steps taken by all parties to the conflict as they continue to work towards upholding the truce. Together you have enabled the longes more
AFT Announces Powerful Partnerships Institute Grant Recipients, Provides $1.5 Million To AFT Affiliates, Community Organizations, Parent Groups To Help Kids Recover And Thrive
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten, Secretary-Treasurer Fedrick Ingram and Executive Vice President Evelyn DeJesus named the 2022-23 school year grantees for the AFT's Powerful Partnerships Institute grants.
The grant program was originally announced earlier this summer in Weingarten's speech at the AFT convention in July, when she reinforced the union's commitment to parents more
AFT's Weingarten On The CDC's Modification Of COVID-19 Guidelines In Healthcare Settings
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNStalk) -- The American Federation of Teachers issued the following statement on Sept. 28, 2022:
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American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's modification of COVID-19 guidelines for healthcare settings.
"Throughout the pandemic, our nation's healthcare heroes have put their lives on the line--to care for patients, comfort families and save lives, often with more
Ariz. Democratic Party: Kari Lake's New TV Ad Claims She Tells The Truth But Her Campaign Runs On Lies
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 30 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release:
Kari Lake is out with a new TV ad claiming to tell the truth about herself. But Lake has built her whole campaign on lies, half-truths and disinformation. Lake can claim she's telling the truth, but here are the top five lies she's pushed throughout her campaign.
* The One Where She Claims Biden Didn't Win and the Election Was Rigged-We've lost count of how many times Lake has spewed out election lies more
Arizona Board of Regents: Arizona Teachers Academy To Receive $15 Million In Funding, Will Help Alleviate Academy Waitlists
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 30 -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release:
"I am very pleased to announce that Governor Ducey has allocated $15 million to the Arizona Teachers Academy to support the education of our future teachers," said Arizona Board of Regents Chair Lyndel Manson. "The academy is an extremely important and popular program at our universities, providing scholarships in exchange for teaching service for students who want to become teachers. In fact, the prog more
As Momentum Builds Toward Creating A Statewide Financial Literacy Requirement Calif. State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Leads Webinar To Announce State Funds For Financial Literacy And Funds To Train 1000 Teachers
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 30 -- The California State Superintendent of Public Instruction issued the following news release:
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond hosted a virtual webinar on September 28 to update local educational agencies (LEAs), including district and charter school administrators and classroom educators, on over $3.6 billion in block grants and other resources to promote financial education in California high schools. He was joined by Tim Ranzetta, Co more
AU A Partner With Ohio Technet Northeast Ohio Semiconductor Workforce Consortium
ASHLAND, Ohio, Sept. 30 (TNSpar) -- Ashland University issued the following news release:
Ashland University has entered into a partnership with 10 other Ohio higher education institutions that will develop semiconductor career programs by providing training programs. The project, titled "Ohio TechNet Northeast Ohio Semiconductor Workforce Consortium," is being led by Lorain County Community College.
In conjunction with Intel beginning construction on a $20 billion chip plant in central Ohio-- more
Boston Public Schools Pledges To Close Education Gaps Accelerated By The Pandemic
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 30 -- Boston Public Schools issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022:
Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Mary Skipper today provided context and insights on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and accountability data released by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The data shows that students in grades 3 through 8 and in the 10th grade have made progress since 2021 but are not yet back to more
Boston University' Wheelock College of Education and Human Development: Buzzing Around - Creatively Teaching Science To Second Graders
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- Boston University' Wheelock College of Education and Human Development issued the following news:
It's no mean feat to translate complex biological processes into lessons that second graders will easily grasp. Teaching science to young children requires creativity, thoughtfulness, flexibility, and an unerring sense of what students will respond to.
TJ McKenna, a lecturer in science education at BU Wheelock, was more than ready to meet the challenge more
California School Boards Association: Governor Notches Victories On Affordable Housing And The Teacher Shortage By Signing AB 2295
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 30 (TNSrpt)(TNSgov) -- The California School Boards Association posted the following news release on Sept. 28, 2022:
Gov. Gavin Newsom struck dual blows against the state's housing crisis and teacher shortage when he signed Assembly Bill 2295 (Bloom, D-Santa Monica) earlier today. The new law allows school districts and county offices of education to develop affordable housing for staff more quickly and efficiently, a process that will aid efforts to attract and re more
California State University-Sacramento: $1.4 Million State Budget Earmark Includes Funding To Improve Children's Center Playground
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 30 (TNSfund) -- California State University in Sacramento issued the following news on Sept. 29, 2022:
Kids taking a tumble at the ASI Children's Center playground will have a softer landing thanks to a $1 million earmark in the state budget.
Assemblymember Kevin McCarty announced the funding at a Sept. 29 press conference at Sacramento State, outside the center.
"I had the opportunity to put together a list of $25 million to reinvest in a dozen or so projects ar more
CDB, CARICOM & THE OECS COMMISSION LAUNCH TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMME TO TACKLE COVID LEARNING LOSS
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Sept. 30 -- The Caribbean Community, an organization that aims to promote economic integration and cooperation among its members, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022:
15,000 educators across the region, will have the opportunity to benefit from capacity building in key components of the Learning Recovery and Enhancement Programme (Let's REAP) for Caribbean Schools, an intervention designed to address the learning loss that occurred or worsened due to COVID-1 more
CFPB Supervisory Examinations Find Violations of Federal Law by Student Loan Servicers and University-Owned Lenders
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022:
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a special edition of Supervisory Highlights on recent examination findings covering the practices of student loan servicers, and schools that lend to students directly. The exams found that these schools had improper blanket policies of withholding transcripts to force students to make payments. These findings come after t more
Congressman Cohen Announces Tennessee Will Receive $2.9 Million To Reduce Crime Lab Backlog At The Tennessee Bureau Of Investigation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022:
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will receive a grant of $2,917,201 to address its evidence evaluation crime lab backlog. The funding comes after a significant time lapse in testing a Memphis victim's rape kit led to the rape and murder of a Memphis kindergarten teacher.
Congressman Cohen has for years worked to provide additional more
Congressman Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $700,000 To Support Outdoor And Classroom Learning On The Chesapeake Bay
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $692,918 to support environmental education programs that provide students the opportunity to learn about the importance of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in both outdoor and classroom settings. This federal fu more
CTA Issues Statement On Oakland School Site Shooting
BURLINGAME, California, Sept. 30 (TNStalk) -- The California Teachers Association issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2022:
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California Teachers Association President E. Toby Boyd issued the following statement today following the shooting of at least six people at an East Oakland School site that houses multiple school campuses.
"Educators are once again devastated and outraged by another senseless mass shooting on a school campus. Our thoughts are with the victims, their famili more
Durbin, Duckworth Announce $2.5 Million For Chicago Public Schools And Depaul University To Address Teacher Shortages
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022:
U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a total of $2,504,602 to Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and DePaul University through the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) program. This program uses innovative ways to recruit, prepare, and retain more educators, especially teachers of more
FLRA Issues Decision Regarding Federal Education Association and DOD
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Federal Labor Relations Authority issued the following decision (Case No. 0-NG-3486) on Sept. 28, 2022:
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Before the Authority: Ernest DuBester, Chairman, and Colleen Duffy Kiko and Susan Tsui Grundmann, Members (Member Kiko concurring in part and dissenting in part)
Statement of the Case
This case is before the Authority on a negotiability appeal filed by the Union under Sec. 7105(a)(2)(E) of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute (the Statute more
Gov. Wolf Announces Removal Of Erie's Public Schools From Financial Watch Status
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022:
Governor Tom Wolf today joined Department of Education Acting Secretary Eric Hagarty at Strong Vincent Middle School to announce Erie's Public Schools (EPS) official removal from Financial Watch status, following more than five years of recovery efforts by district leaders and increased education funding under Governor Wolf's leadership.
"I am immensely proud of Erie's Publ more
Governor Kate Brown Announces $3.3 Million In Grants For School Safety And Violence Prevention
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Kate Brown, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022:
Governor Kate Brown today announced that she has dedicated $3.3 million for school safety and violence prevention throughout Oregon. The funding will come from federal Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) dollars, which were reserved for allocations by governors through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). Additionally, the U.S. Departm more
Governor Newsom Issues Legislative Update
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022:
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced action on a number of bills, including AB 2640 by Assemblymember Suzette Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) which directs the California Department of Education to create the online California Food Allergy Resource Guide that school districts, students and parents can access for food-allergy safety information.
Governor Newsom today met virtu more
House Passes Student Mental Health Package Which Includes Hayes Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) voted for the Mental Health Matters Act to provide school-based support to address the alarming mental health crisis plaguing the nation. The comprehensive package aims to support the behavioral health of children and school staff, strengthen school-based behavioral health, and ensure access to mental health and substance use disorder for the school community.
The Sup more
HPU Welcomes 40 New Faculty Members
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Sept. 30 (TNSper) -- High Point University issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022:
High Point University is continuously growing in enrollment, academic programs and new faculty. The university welcomed 40 new faculty members for this academic year across the university's 11 schools. Here is a glimpse of the new scholars and practitioners who recently joined the HPU family.
You can view all the new faculty photos here (https://highpoint.canto.com/b/JN2V more
Human Rights Campaign Condemns Michigan Legislature for Another Anti-LGBTQ+ Resolution
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 30 (TNStalk) -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following statement on Sept. 29, 2022:
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The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) -- the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization -- condemned the Michigan legislature for passing a second anti-LGBTQ+ resolution criticizing the Michigan Dept. of Education. The resolution called for school staff to out LGBTQ+ students to their parents, even when that would put the st more
Human Rights Council Holds Interactive Dialogue With Its Advisory Committee And Starts Interactive Dialogue On The Secretary-General's Report On Reprisals
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 30 (TNSres) -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022:
The Human Rights Council this morning held an interactive dialogue with its Advisory Committee and started an interactive dialogue on the report of the Secretary-General on reprisals against those who cooperated with the United Nations. The Council also concluded its interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples.
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Idaho Education Dept.: Superintendent Ybarra Honors Post Falls Educator As 2023 Teacher Of The Year
POST FALLS, Idaho, Sept. 30 -- The Idaho Department of Education issued the following news release:
Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra visited Treaty Rock Elementary this morning to surprise fourth-grade teacher Karen Lauritzen with a $1,000 check, balloons and the prestigious title of Idaho's 2023 Teacher of the Year.
Selected by a blue ribbon panel from among 13 finalists, Lauritzen will serve as a spokesperson and representative for Idaho educators. She also will be the stat more
Ind. House Republicans: Local Legislators - State Awards More Than $474K To Increase Safety In Delaware County Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release:
Several Delaware County schools recently received more than $474,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program, according to area lawmakers.
State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants for 425 schools across Indiana.
"Ensuring students and more
Indiana Education Dept.: Indiana's First U.S. Registered Educator-Focused Apprenticeship Program Receives Federal Approval
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- The Indiana Department of Education issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022:
The state of Indiana today joined local leaders to celebrate the federal approval of Indiana's first educator-focused federal registered apprenticeship. The registered apprenticeship will help more Hoosier students pursue a pathway to teaching and is the first-of-its-kind program in the nation concentrated on special education.
"As the global economy continues to evolve, more
Kansas Democratic Party: Schmidt Files Lawsuit Threatening To Block Relief For Kansans After His Running Mate Accepted $40k In PPP Loans
TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 30 -- The Kansas Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022:
Derek Schmidt announced his latest political stunt to block relief for Kansans while his very own unknown, partisan political operative-turned running mate, Katie Sawyer, received $40,000 in Payment Protection Program (PPP) loans, which have been forgiven.
"While Derek Schmidt tries to block relief for those that need it the most - and using Kansas taxpayer dollars to do it - he has yet more
Lakehead University's Board Of Governors Names Maria Vasanelli As New Chair
THUNDER BAY, Ontario, Sept. 30 (TNSper) -- Lakehead University issued the following news:
Maria Vasanelli officially began her new role as the Chair of Lakehead University's Board of Governors. The appointment, which was ratified at a meeting in June, became effective at the end of the Board's Annual General Meeting and has a term of two years.
Vasanelli joined Lakehead's Board of Governors in 2015 and has served on several of its standing committees, including Finance and Operations, Governan more
LSU Law Welcomes 211 First-Year Students For Fall Semester
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 30 -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release:
As classes began for the fall semester on Monday, Aug. 15, LSU Law welcomed 211 first-year students to the Paul M. Hebert Law Center. The 1L class of students has a higher median average LSAT and undergraduate GPA when compared to last year's first-year class, and the overall population of students from groups traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession rose to 25% this year, up from 19% more
Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $700,000 To Support Outdoor And Classroom Learning On The Chesapeake Bay
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $692,918 to support environmental education programs that provide students the opportunity to learn about the importance of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in both outdoor and classroom settings. This federa more
Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $700,000 To Support Outdoor And Classroom Learning On The Chesapeake Bay
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $692,918 to support environmental education programs that provide students the opportunity to learn about the importance of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in both outdoor and classroom settings. This federal fu more
Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $700,000 To Support Outdoor And Classroom Learning On The Chesapeake Bay
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. John P. Sarbanes, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022:
Congressman John Sarbanes today joined Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) in announcing $692,918 to support environmental education programs that provides students the opportunity to learn about the importance of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in both o more
MATC Foundation, Pepsico Launch New Scholarship Program
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Sept. 30 (TNSpar) -- Milwaukee Area Technical College issued the following news:
The Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) Foundation joined the PepsiCo Foundation Uplift Scholarship program to support Black and Hispanic/Latino/a students pursuing two-year degrees and professional certificate programs.
MATC is the only community/technical college in Wisconsin to be awarded the PepsiCo Foundation Uplift Scholarship. In addition to financial assistance, the program provid more
Michigan Education Dept. Issues Memo on Emergency Operations Plan Review - MCL 380.1308b
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memo on Sept. 29, 2022:
TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents Public School Academy Directors
FROM: Kyle L. Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent Finance and Operations
SUBJECT: Emergency Operations Plan Review - MCL 380.1308b (Public Act 436 of 2018)
Section 1308b of Michigan's Revised School Code (MCL 380.1308b) required that, by January 1, 2020, an intermedi more
National Education Association: New Report - Culturally Responsive & Racially Inclusive Education Is Legal And Benefits All Students
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSrpt) -- The National Education Association issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022:
The National Education Association (NEA) and the Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) today unveiled a first-of-its-kind legal and scholarly report titled, "The Very Foundation of Good Citizenship: The Legal and Pedagogical Case for Culturally Responsive and Racially Inclusive Public Education for All Students." The report presents social science evidence that establishes why more
New NIH-Funded Study Will Investigate A Debilitating Condition Known As Down Syndrome Regression Disorder
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 30 (TNSres) -- The Global Down Syndrome Foundation posted the following news release:
Scientists and physicians from the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome at the University of Colorado, Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO), and Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) have teamed up to identify effective treatments for persons suffering from Down Syndrome Regression Disorder (DSRD).
This new study, which will be funded over five years by a $5.3 million grant from the more
Ohio State Bar Association Honors Tiffin, Upper Sandusky, Westerville Attorneys For Longtime Service
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 30 (TNSawa) -- The Ohio State Bar Association issued the following news release:
On Thursday, Sept. 29, the Ohio State Bar Association recognized three area attorneys for 50 years of service to the community and the legal profession.
About the Honorees:
James D. Supance of Tiffin is a partner at the law firm of Supance & Howard where his practice primarily focuses on areas of business law, estate planning and probate administration and real estate transactions. Supance i more
Omaha Public Schools Partners With UNO On Teacher Development, Retention Projects
OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 30 (TNSpar) -- The University of Nebraska's Omaha Campus issued the following news release:
An innovative partnership between Omaha Public Schools (OPS) and the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) will help attract and retain teachers.
Funding from Omaha Public Schools will support four initiatives at UNO that will create more pathways into the teaching profession and expand professional development for current teachers. "Our district has led the way in our efforts to more
OSDE Publishes Oklahoma Family Guides To Support Classroom Instruction At Home
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 30 -- The Oklahoma Department of Education issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2022:
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) announced today that it has published 58 new or updated Oklahoma Family Guides to give families a convenient way to support their children's classroom learning at home.
The guides originally were produced in fall 2019 for core subjects - English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies - in prekindergarten more
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals: New Study - No Advantage To Animal Dissection Over Humane Science Education Methods
NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
Studies show that students who use non-animal methods (NAM) perform as well as, if not better than, peers who dissect animals, according to a newly published study coauthored by PETA and published in The American Biology Teacher, a leading, peer-reviewed science-education journal.
Co-written by PETA Science Education Manager Samantha Suiter, the systematic review analyzes stud more
Rep. Foxx Opposes Democrats H.R. 7780-- Blatant Power Grab
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following news release:
Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House floor in opposition to H.R. 7780, the Mental Health Matters Act, due to its attack on job creators and its failure to address the nation's mental health situation:
"H.R. 7780, the Mental Health Matters Act, is a package of bills our country wo more
Rep. Ruppersberger: Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $700,000 To Support Outdoor And Classroom Learning On The Chesapeake Bay
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. C.A. 'Dutch' Ruppersberger, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger joined U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin as well as Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) in announcing $692,918 to support environmental education programs that provide students the opportunity to learn about the importance of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in both more
Reps. Brown, Plaskett, And Carey Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Invest In Community Gardens
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022:
Rep. Shontel M. Brown (OH-11) released the following statement after introducing the Thriving Community Gardens Act, with Representatives Stacey Plaskett (D-VI) and Mike Carey (OH-15).
"I'm thrilled to introduce the Thriving Community Gardens Act with my colleagues today. With this investment, schools and community organizations will gain another tool to combat food insecurity locally," sai more
Ruppersberger Supports Bill To Address America's Mental Health Crisis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. C.A. 'Dutch' Ruppersberger, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022:
Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger today voted in favor of sweeping legislation that will help address America's ongoing mental health crisis by expanding school-based care for struggling students and teachers and strengthening insurance coverage for those suffering from substance abuse. The "Mental Health Matters Act" passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of more
Sen. Brian Schatz: Hawaii Public Schools To Receive More Than $58 Million To Provide Students In Low-Income Communities With More Resources To Learn
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022:
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) today announced that Hawaii K-12 schools will receive $58,193,270 in new federal funding for the 2022-2023 school year to support programs aimed at helping educate students in low-income communities. These funds will go toward new technology, teacher professional development, additional educators, and other academic programs. Title I schools, where a dis more
Seton Hall University: Professor Benjamin Goldfrank, Ph.D. Joins The Buccino Leadership Institute
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 30 (TNSper) -- Seton Hall University issued the following news:
Benjamin Goldfrank, Ph.D. of Seton Hall University's School of Diplomacy and International Relations has joined the Buccino Leadership Institute as a co-director for the Diplomacy and International Relations cohort.
As one of the co-directors for the Diplomacy cohort he will be responsible for meeting with the Diplomacy students regularly and organizing their speaker series. He has already lined up more
SF State Initiative Builds Justice Leaders Who Advocate For Most Vulnerable To Climate Change
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 30 (TNSpro) -- San Francisco State University issued the following news release:
San Francisco State University launches its Climate Justice Leaders Initiative (CJLI) to better equip the University's powerfully diverse student body to become climate justice leaders who center their work around equity. The overarching goal of the initiative is to build leaders who understand the inequities of climate change, and who can advocate for and create strategies that inc more
State Board Adopts Proposed Weapons Policy To Conform With State Law
JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 30 -- The Mississippi State Board of Education issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022:
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted today to adopt its proposed weapons policy update, which removed language that conflicted with Mississippi's 2011 enhanced conceal carry laws.
The State Board's policy update does not give school personnel the ability to carry guns in schools. Local school districts establish their own policies regarding weapons on more
State Board Of Education Votes To Begin APA Process On Proposed 2022 Social Studies Standards
JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 30 -- The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following news release:
The State Board of Education (SBE) voted to begin the Administrative Procedures Act process on proposed 2022 Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards (MCCRS) for Social Studies, which outline the skills and knowledge expected of students in each grade and subject.
The 2022 standards update the 2018 standards. Just like the current social studies standards, the 2022 standards more
State University of New York Fredonia: Mahoney, Lillie, And TESOL Alumna Publish Study Examining The Impact Of Anti-Bilingual Education Measure
FREDONIA, New York, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news:
College of Education Professor Kate Mahoney and Associate Professor Karen Lillie collaborated with Natalie DuBois, who earned a M.S.Ed. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at SUNY Fredonia in 2021, and professors from other universities to conduct a large-scale quantitative research study that evaluated the level of success of Arizona's anti-bilingual educa more
TEA Approves 1,600 New Teachers For Teacher Incentive Allotment Designation
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The Texas Education Agency issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022:
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced 1,600 newly designated teachers are being recognized and rewarded for their outstanding performance in the classroom as part of the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA).
Made possible by the passage of House Bill 3 during the 86th Legislative Session, the Teacher Incentive Allotment provides a pathway for high-performing teachers to earn six-f more
Technology and Engineering Teacher Issues Research Articles in November 2022 Edition
RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Technology and Engineering Teacher, a peer reviewed journal that says it focuses on technology, engineering education and learning activities from the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, published research articles in its November 2022 edition:
Features:
* Unfolding The Newspaper: Newspaper Design By Children, For Children
* Utilizing A Hybrid Approach To School-Based Wood Instruction
* Pre-College Technology And Engineering Students more
Temple University: Amy Goldberg Named Dean Of The Lewis Katz School Of Medicine
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 (TNSper) -- Temple University issued the following news:
Following a national search, Amy Goldberg has been appointed dean of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University Provost Gregory Mandel announced Thursday, Sept. 29. She is the first woman dean in the school's history.
Goldberg, the George S. Peters, MD and Louise C. Peters Chair and Professor of Surgery at the School of Medicine and surgeon-in-chief of Temple Health, has served in this role more
Tempo Journal Issues Research Articles in October 2022 Edition
CAMBRIDGE, England, Sept. 30 -- Tempo, a journal that says it features discussions of compositional trends, performance and listening practices, music contexts and reception histories, published research articles on the following topics in its October 2022 edition:
Research Articles:
* A Sense Of The Irreversible: An Introduction To The Music Of Ann Cleare
* Forms Of Making: Richard Emsley's For Piano And Still/S
* Music Composition And Epistemic Injustice
* Five Suggestions For An Aspirin more
UMaine Now The Hub For Rural Schools Collaborative In New England
ORONO, Maine, Sept. 30 (TNSpar) -- The University of Maine issued the following news release:
A new partnership between the University of Maine and the Rural Schools Collaborative will seek to strengthen the K-12 education workforce across six New England states and provide other opportunities to raise the profile of rural schools and teachers in the region.
The RSC's New England hub, which includes Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, will now be based a more
University of Arizona: Capturing And Converting Methane With Bioreactors Focus Of $3.2M Grant
TUCSON, Arizona, Sept. 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release:
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Researchers are drawing inspiration from bacteria under the sea to develop technology capable of capturing and repurposing methane, an extremely potent greenhouse gas.
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Researchers at the University of Arizona and Penn State University are looking to the sea for inspiration on how to capture methane and convert it into energy or valuable chemicals.
Methane is a potent greenhouses ga more
University of Birmingham: Initial Teacher Training At University Of Birmingham Reaccredited
BIRMINGHAM, England, Sept. 30 (TNSacc) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news:
Teacher training at the University of Birmingham has been reaccredited by the UK Government's Department for Education for 2024.
The announcement today of the initial teacher education programme for 2024 will see the University of Birmingham continue to prepare new teachers and support the development of practicing teachers.
Professor Deborah Youdell, Head of the School of Education said:
"The S more
Urban Review Journal Issues Research Articles in November 2022 Edition
LONDON, England, Sept. 30 -- Urban Review, a journal that says it provides a forum for the presentation of original investigations, reviews and essays that examine the issues basic to the improvement of urban schooling and education, published research articles on the following topics in its November 2022 edition:
Original Papers:
* High School Success: A Learning Strategies Intervention to Reduce Drop-Out Rates
* Do They Really Care? A Critical Race Theory Analysis of Culturally Relevant Ca more
US Ambassador Cindy McCain's Visit To Sri Lanka Highlights Work On Food Security By FAO, IFAD And WFP
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Sept. 30 -- The United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development issued the following news release on Sept. 28, 2022:
The United States Permanent Representative to the UN Agencies in Rome, Ambassador Cindy McCain concluded a two-day official visit to the North Western and Central Provinces of Sri Lanka today. Accompanied by the United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, Ambassador McCain visited several projects of the Food and Agriculture Organization more
Virginia Tech: Dennis Dean Undergraduate Research Scholarships Help Students Connect Research To Issues Central To Their Lives
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 (TNSres) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
For the first time this past summer, the Office of Undergraduate Research awarded scholarships to four students, allowing them to stay on campus and continue their work. For the recipients, it was a chance to connect their research to issues central to their lives without the demands of their usual coursework.
Their research ranged from the neuroscience of addiction to returning the voices of Native women to th more
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction: Wisconsin Student Assessment System Results Released
MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 30 -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022:
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction today released results of the Wisconsin Student Assessment System (WSAS) exams given to students during the 2021-22 school year.
Overall, results from the standardized tests showed strong signs of recovery and progress among tested Wisconsin students, as they continue to work through learning disruptions and challenge more
Ziemke: State Awards Over $664,000 To Increase Safety In Local Schools
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release:
State Rep. Cindy Ziemke (R-Batesville) said several local schools recently received more than $664,000 through the state's Secured Schools Safety Grant Program.
Ziemke said the local funding is part of this year's record-breaking school safety investments totaling more than $22.9 million in matching state grants headed to 425 schools across Indiana.
"I know our local schools are working hard to more
Arizona Auditor General: 'Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind - Sunset Review'
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 29 (TNSRep) -- The Arizona Auditor General issued the following audit report (No. 22-109) on Sept. 28, 2022, entitled "Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind - Sunset Review."
Here are excerpts:
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To: Members of the Arizona Legislature
The Honorable Doug Ducey, Governor
Ms. Annette Reichman, Superintendent
Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
Transmitted herewith is the Auditor General's report, A Performance Audit and Sunset Review of the more
CE International Awarded Grants To Help Expand Inclusive Education And Social-Emotional Development In Serbia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSgov) -- Childhood Education International issued the following news:
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Childhood Education International has been awarded two grants to implement programs that will build primary school capacity in inclusive education practices and social-emotional character development in Serbia.
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The grants provide an opportunity to continue ongoing work on two projects that CE International launched in Serbia in late August 2022. The projects will continue to build educat more
Florida Auditor General Issues Attestation Examination on Levy County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 29 (TNSRep) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following attestation examination (No. 2023-023) on Sept. 26, 2022, involving Levy County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY OF ATTESTATION EXAMINATION
Except for the material noncompliance described below involving reporting errors or records that were not properly or accurately prepared or were not available at the time of our examination and could no more
Florida Auditor General Issues Operational Audit on Osceola County District School Board
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 29 (TNSRep) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following operational audit (No. 2023-024) on Sept. 26, 2022, involving Osceola County District School Board.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
This operational audit of the Osceola County School District (District) focused on selected District processes and administrative activities and included a follow-up on findings noted in our report No. 2020-197. Our operational audit disclosed the following:
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Senate Agriculture Committee Issues Testimony From CFTC Chairman Behnam
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee issued the following testimony by Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Rostin Behnam involving a hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, on the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act (S.4760):
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Chairwoman Stabenow, Ranking Member Boozman, and members of the Committee, I appreciate the opportunity to appear before you today as Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC" or "Agency") to discus more
Senate Agriculture Committee Issues Testimony From Coinbase VP Parker
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee issued the following testimony by Christine Parker, vice president and deputy general counsel for regulatory legal at Coinbase, involving a hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, on the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act (S.4760):
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Thank you for inviting me to testify about the importance of developing a comprehensive, robust regulatory regime for digital assets. My name is Christine Parker and I am the Vice Pre more
Senate Agriculture Committee Issues Testimony From Crypto Council for Innovation CEO Warren
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee issued the following written testimony by Crypto Council for Innovation CEO Sheila Warren involving a hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, on the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act (S.4760):
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I. Introduction
Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on both the tremendous benefits and opportunities associated with the adoption of digital assets in the United States.
There is a pressing need for regulato more
Senate Agriculture Committee Issues Testimony From Stellar Development Foundation CEO Dixon
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee issued the following testimony by Denelle Dixon, CEO and executive director at Stellar Development Foundation, involving a hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, on the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act (S.4760):
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Thank you for inviting me to testify today. I'm honored to speak with you, and I look forward to discussing the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act (DCCPA).
My name is Denelle Dixon, and I am more
House Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Pacific Region Director Boren
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources issued the following testimony by Douglas Boren, Pacific Region director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management at the Interior Department, involving a field hearing on Sept. 8, 2022, entitled "Power in the Pacific: Unlocking Offshore Wind Energy for the American West":
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Chair Lowenthal, Ranking Member Stauber, and members of the Subcommittee, I am pleased to appear before you today to discu more
House Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Calif. Energy Commissioner Vaccaro
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources issued the following testimony by California Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commissioner Kourtney Vaccaro involving a field hearing on Sept. 8, 2022, entitled "Power in the Pacific: Unlocking Offshore Wind Energy for the American West":
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My name is Kourtney Vaccaro and I serve as a Commissioner with the California Energy Commission.
The Energy Commission is the state's primary more
House Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Calwise Spirits President Bergh
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources issued the following written testimony by Calwise Spirits Co. President Aaron Bergh involving a field hearing on Sept. 8, 2022, entitled "Power in the Pacific: Unlocking Offshore Wind Energy for the American West":
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I appreciate the opportunity to provide a voice for those who are too-often left voiceless during the policymaking process: small business owners.
I'm the owner of Calwise Spirits more
House Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Real Property Tickle
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources issued the following testimony by Ron Tickle, deputy assistant secretary of Defense for real property, involving a field hearing on Sept. 8, 2022, entitled "Power in the Pacific: Unlocking Offshore Wind Energy for the American West":
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I am Ron Tickle, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Real Property. On behalf of the Department of Defense (DoD), I would like to thank the House Committee more
House Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Business Manager Simonin
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources issued the following written testimony by Mark Simonin, business manager at International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 639, involving a field hearing on Sept. 8, 2022, entitled "Power in the Pacific: Unlocking Offshore Wind Energy for the American West":
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Chairman Lowenthal, Ranking Member Stauber, and Members of the Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, thank you for giving me more
House Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Morro Bay Commercial Fishermen's Organization VP O'Brien
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources issued the following testimony by Jeremiah O'Brien, vice president of the Morro Bay Commercial Fishermen's Organization, involving a field hearing on Sept. 8, 2022, entitled "Power in the Pacific: Unlocking Offshore Wind Energy for the American West."
O'Brien is also a member of the Morro Bay Harbor Advisory Board.
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My name is Jeremiah O'Brien, and I am the vice president of the Morro Bay Com more
House Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Northern Chumash Tribal Council Chairwoman Walker
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources issued the following testimony by Northern Chumash Tribal Council Chairwoman Violet Sage Walker involving a field hearing on Sept. 8, 2022, entitled "Power in the Pacific: Unlocking Offshore Wind Energy for the American West":
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I am Violet Sage Walker, Chairwoman of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council and nominator of the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. Thank you for the o more
House Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Offshore Wind California Executive Director Stern
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources issued the following testimony by Offshore Wind California Executive Director Adam Stern involving a field hearing on Sept. 8, 2022, entitled "Power in the Pacific: Unlocking Offshore Wind Energy for the American West":
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I'm Adam Stern, executive director of Offshore Wind California (OWC), a trade group that represents the offshore wind industry in our state. We want to thank the Members and s more
House Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Port of Long Beach Environmental Planning Director Arms
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources issued the following testimony by Matt Arms, director of environmental planning at the Port of Long Beach, involving a field hearing on Sept. 8, 2022, entitled "Power in the Pacific: Unlocking Offshore Wind Energy for the American West":
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Chairman Grijalva, Chairman Lowenthal, Ranking Member Westerman and Ranking Member Stauber, it is an honor and a privilege to testify before this subcommitte more
House Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Regional Economic Action Coalition Central Coast VP Boswell
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources issued the following testimony by Joshua Boswell, vice president of policy and economic development at Regional Economic Action Coalition Central Coast, involving a field hearing on Sept. 8, 2022, entitled "Power in the Pacific: Unlocking Offshore Wind Energy for the American West":
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Thank you for inviting me to provide testimony to the House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources at thi more
House Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From San Luis Obispo County District 3 Supervisor Ortiz-Legg
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources issued the following testimony by San Luis Obispo County District 3 Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg involving a field hearing on Sept. 8, 2022, entitled "Power in the Pacific: Unlocking Offshore Wind Energy for the American West":
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The County of San Luis Obispo recognizes our unique position adjacent to one of only two wind energy areas on the West Coast. We regard offshore wind as a once-in-a-gene more
House Natural Resources Subcommittee Issues Testimony From San Luis Obispo County District 5 Supervisor Arnold
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources issued the following testimony by Debbie Arnold, District 5 supervisor for San Luis Obispo County, involving a field hearing on Sept. 8, 2022, entitled "Power in the Pacific: Unlocking Offshore Wind Energy for the American West":
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Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. My name is Debbie Arnold. I am a county Supervisor in San Luis Obispo County, representing the 5th District. I w more
House Oversight & Reform Committee Issues Testimony From Appalachian Citizens' Law Center Deputy Director Cromer
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The House Oversight and Reform Committee issued the following testimony by Mary Varson Cromer, deputy director of Appalachian Citizens' Law Center, involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, entitled "Fueling the Climate Crisis: Examining Big Oil's Prices, Profits and Pledges":
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Thank you Chairpersons Maloney and Khanna, Ranking Members Comer and Herrell, and all of the members for this opportunity to testify about the impacts of the recent flooding in Eastern K more
House Oversight & Reform Committee Issues Testimony From Association of American Indian Farmers President Boyd
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The House Oversight and Reform Committee issued the following testimony by Association of American Indian Farmers President Kara Brewer Boyd involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, entitled "Fueling the Climate Crisis: Examining Big Oil's Prices, Profits and Pledges":
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I am Kara Brewer Boyd, Founder and President of the Association of American Indian Farmers (AAIF)./1
The AAIF has over 3,500 members across the United States. Our membership consists of full-t more
House Oversight & Reform Committee Issues Testimony From Energy Justice Law & Policy Center Executive Director Salter
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The House Oversight and Reform Committee issued the following testimony by Raya Salter, executive director of the Energy Justice Law and Policy Center, involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, entitled "Fueling the Climate Crisis: Examining Big Oil's Prices, Profits and Pledges."
Salter is also a member of the New York State Climate Action Council.
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Thank you for this opportunity to testify today. My name is Raya Salter. I am an energy attorney and founder an more
House Oversight & Reform Committee Issues Testimony From Environmental Progress President Shellenberger
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The House Oversight and Reform Committee issued the following writtem statement by Environmental Progress President Michael D. Shellenberger involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, entitled "Fueling the Climate Crisis: Examining Big Oil's Prices, Profits and Pledges":
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I share this committee's concern with climate change and misinformation. It is for that reason that I have, for more than 20 years, conducted energy analysis, worked as a journalist, and advoca more
House Oversight & Reform Committee Issues Testimony From Hoopa Valley Tribe Member
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The House Oversight and Reform Committee issued the following testimony by Hoopa Valley Tribe member Thomas Joseph involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, entitled "Fueling the Climate Crisis: Examining Big Oil's Prices, Profits and Pledges":
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The Indigneous Environmental Network (IEN) is an Indigenous-led 501(c)3 organization working with Tribes and Indigenous communities in the US and globally. Although Indigneous Peoples continue to do remarkable work adap more
House Oversight & Reform Committee Issues Testimony From N.Y. Baruch Houses Resident
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The House Oversight and Reform Committee issued the following testimony by Jasmin Sanchez, a resident of Baruch Houses in New York, involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, entitled "Fueling the Climate Crisis: Examining Big Oil's Prices, Profits and Pledges":
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I would like to thank Chairs Representative Maloney and Representative Khanna for the invitation and acknowledge Ranking Members Representative Herrell and Representative Comer.
My name is Jasmin Sanch more
House Oversight & Reform Committee Issues Testimony From Occidental College Associate Professor Cha
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The House Oversight and Reform Committee issued the following testimony by Mijin Cha, an associate professor of urban and environmental policy at Occidental College, involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, entitled "Fueling the Climate Crisis: Examining Big Oil's Prices, Profits and Pledges."
Cha is also a fellow at the Worker Institute at Cornell University and a member of the Climate and Community Project.
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My name is Mijin Cha. I am an Associate Professor more
House Oversight & Reform Committee Issues Testimony From University of Massachusetts-Amherst Professor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The House Oversight and Reform Committee issued the following testimony by Isabella Weber, an assistant professor of economics at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, entitled "Fueling the Climate Crisis: Examining Big Oil's Prices, Profits and Pledges."
Weber is also a fellow at the Berggruen Institute and an associate in research at Harvard's Fairbank Center.
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My name is Isabella Weber. I am Assistant Professor o more
House Oversight & Reform Committee Issues Testimony From Vessel Project of Louisiana Founder Ozane
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The House Oversight and Reform Committee issued the following testimony by Vessel Project of Louisiana founder Roishetta Ozane involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, entitled "Fueling the Climate Crisis: Examining Big Oil's Prices, Profits and Pledges":
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In August of 2021, as a single mom of 6 working as a paraprofessional for the local school board, I was nervous and scared when hearing the news that we would have to evacuate our low income section 8 housin more
House Oversight & Reform Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Federal Chief Information Officer Martorana
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations issued the following testimony by Federal Chief Information Officer Clare Martorana involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 16, 2022, entitled "Project Federal Information Technology: Make IT Work":
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Chairman Connolly, Ranking Member Hice, and Members of the Subcommittee - thank you for inviting me to appear before the Subcommittee today. I am eager to update you on the current state of Federal inform more
House Education & Labor Committee Issues Testimony From HR Policy Association Counsel King
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The House Education and Labor Committee issued the following testimony by Roger King, senior labor and employment policy counsel for the HR Policy Association, involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 14, 2022, entitled "In Solidarity: Removing Barriers to Organizing":
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Thank you for the opportunity to testify before the Committee this morning. I serve as the Senior Labor and Employment Counsel for the HR Policy Association, but due to the short timeframe available to p more
House Education & Labor Committee Issues Testimony From N.Y. Starbucks Barista
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The House Education and Labor Committee issued the following testimony by Starbucks barista Michelle Eisen involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 14, 2022, entitled "In Solidarity: Removing Barriers to Organizing":
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My name is Michelle Eisen and I am a Barista at the Starbucks on Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo, NY, the first Starbucks to unionize.
I began my career with Starbucks in August of 2010. I needed a part time job that would provide me with health benefits and co more
House Education & Labor Committee Issues Testimony From N.Y. State School of Industrial Relations Senior Lecturer Bronfenbrenner
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The House Education and Labor Committee issued the following testimony by Kate Bronfenbrenner, a senior lecturer and the director of labor education research at the New York State School of Industrial Relations, involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 14, 2022, entitled "In Solidarity: Removing Barriers to Organizing":
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Thank you, Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Foxx, and Members of the Committee for this opportunity to testify before you today about the current wave of more
House Education & Labor Committee Issues Testimony From NLRB Ex-Chairman Pearce
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The House Education and Labor Committee issued the following testimony by National Labor Relations Board Ex-Chairman Mark Gaston Pearce involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 14, 2022, entitled "In Solidarity: Removing Barriers to Organizing."
Pearce is also a visiting professor and executive director of the Workers' Rights Institute at Georgetown Law Center.
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Thank you for this opportunity to testify before you today in this hearing "In Solidarity: Removing Barriers more
House Oversight Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Greenpeace Deputy General Counsel Padmanabha
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties issued the following testimony by Greenpeace Deputy General Counsel Deepa Padmanabha involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 14, 2022, entitled "Free Speech Under Attack (Part III): The Legal Assault on Environmental Activists and the First Amendment":
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My name is Deepa Padmanabha and I am Deputy General Counsel for Greenpeace USA, one of the leading organizations exposing global environmen more
House Oversight Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Heritage Foundation Senior Research Fellow Bakst
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties issued the following testimony by Daren Bakst, a senior research fellow for environmental policy and regulation at thr Heritage Foundation, involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 14, 2022, entitled "Free Speech Under Attack (Part III): The Legal Assault on Environmental Activists and the First Amendment":
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My name is Daren Bakst. I am the Senior Research Fellow, Environmental Policy and Re more
House Oversight Subcommittee Issues Testimony From International Center for Not-for-Profit Law Senior Legal Advisor Page
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties issued the following testimony by Elly Page, senior legal advisor at the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law, involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 14, 2022, entitled "Free Speech Under Attack (Part III): The Legal Assault on Environmental Activists and the First Amendment":
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The US has seen a rise in protests against the construction of gas and oil pipelines, driven by concerns a more
House Oversight Subcommittee Issues Testimony From University of Washington School of Law Professor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties issued the following testimony by Anita Ramasastry, professor at the University of Washington School of Law, involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 14, 2022, entitled "Free Speech Under Attack (Part III): The Legal Assault on Environmental Activists and the First Amendment."
Ramasastry is also the director of the Sustainable International Development Graduate Program.
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My name is Anita Ra more
House Financial Services Committee Issues Testimony From Caribbean Association of Banks CEO Delmar
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued the following written testimony by Caribbean Association of Banks Inc. CEO Wendy Delmar involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 14, 2022, entitled "When Banks Leave: The Impacts of De-Risking on the Caribbean and Strategies for Ensuring Financial Access":
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Chairwoman Waters, Ranking Member McHenry, other distinguished members of the Committee I bid you all a good morning. Before I begin my testimony in earnest, I would firs more
House Financial Services Committee Issues Testimony From Elliptic Director Shetret
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued the following written testimony by Liat Shetret, director of global policy and regulation at Elliptic, involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 14, 2022, entitled "When Banks Leave: The Impacts of De-Risking on the Caribbean and Strategies for Ensuring Financial Access":
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Chairwoman Waters, Ranking Member McHenry, and distinguished members of the Committee, it is my privilege to address you at today's hearing on the topic of more
House Financial Services Committee Issues Testimony From FinClusive CEO Sharma
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued the following written testimony by FinClusive CEO Amit Sharma involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 14, 2022, entitled "When Banks Leave: The Impacts of De-Risking on the Caribbean and Strategies for Ensuring Financial Access":
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Chairwoman Waters, Ranking Member McHenry, and distinguished members of the House Financial Services Committee, I am honored by your invitation to testify before you today.
I am particularly grat more
House Financial Services Committee Issues Testimony From Wells Fargo Senior VP Shah
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued the following written testimony by Wells Fargo and Co. Senior Vice President Wayne Shah involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 14, 2022, entitled "When Banks Leave: The Impacts of De-Risking on the Caribbean and Strategies for Ensuring Financial Access."
Shah is also the vice chair of the Financial and International Business Association.
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Chairwoman Waters, Ranking Member McHenry, and Members of the Committee: Good mornin more
House Homeland Security Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency Executive Assistant Director Goldstein
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Innovation issued the following testimony by Eric Goldstein, executive assistant director for cybersecurity at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, involving a hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, entitled "Building on Our Baseline: Securing Industrial Control Systems Against Cyberattacks":
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Chairwoman Clarke, Ranking Member Garbarino, and members of the Subcommittee, th more
House Homeland Security Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Idaho National Laboratory Senior Advisor Gipson
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Innovation issued the following testimony by Idaho National Laboratory Senior Advisor Vergle Gipson involving a hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, entitled "Building on Our Baseline: Securing Industrial Control Systems Against Cyberattacks":
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Chairwoman Clarke, Ranking Member Garbarino, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the invitation to testify on a topic critical to the more
House Science Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Ex-UCLA Professor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight issued the following written testimony by Steve Horvath, ex-human genetics and biostatistics professor at the University of California-Los Angeles, involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, entitled "The Fountain of Youth? The Quest for Aging Therapies":
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My name is Steve Horvath. I was a professor of Human Genetics and Biostatistics at the University of California, Los Angeles more
House Science Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Institute on Biology of Aging & Metabolism Director Niedernhofer
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight issued the following written testimony by Laura Niedernhofer, director of the Institute on the Biology of Aging and Metabolism, involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, entitled "The Fountain of Youth? The Quest for Aging Therapies."
Niedernhofer is also a biochemistry, molecular biology and biophysics professor at the University of Minnesota.
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Geroscience refers to the fact more
House Science Subcommittee Issues Testimony From University of Illinois-Chicago Professor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight issued the following testimony by Jay Olshansky, a public health professor at the University of Illinois-Chicago, involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, entitled "The Fountain of Youth? The Quest for Aging Therapies":
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Thank you for the opportunity to participate in these important hearings on a new public health initiative known within the community of scientists and health more
House Small Business Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Associated Equipment Distributors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The House Small Business Subcommittee on Underserved, Agricultural and Rural Business Development issued the following testimony by Ohio Machinery Co. President Ken Taylor, on behalf of the Associated Equipment Distributors, involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 14, 2022, entitled "Right to Repair and What it Means for Entrepreneurs":
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Chairman Golden, Ranking Member Tenney, and other distinguished members of this subcommittee, it is an honor to appear before you tod more
House Small Business Subcommittee Issues Testimony From CareerWise CEO Ginsburg
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The House Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development issued the following testimony by CareerWise CEO Noel Ginsburg involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, entitled "Back to School, Back to Startups: Supporting Youth Apprenticeship, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development":
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My name is Noel Ginsburg. I am the founder and was chairman of the Colorado manufacturing companies Intertech Plastics and Intertech Medica more
House Small Business Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Center for Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning Interim Director Kobes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The House Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development issued the following testimony by Deborah Kobes, interim director of the Center for Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning at Jobs for the Future, involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, entitled "Back to School, Back to Startups: Supporting Youth Apprenticeship, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development":
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Good morning, Chairman Crow, Ranking Member Kim, and ot more
House Small Business Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Digital Right to Repair Coalition Executive Director Gordon-Byrne
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The House Small Business Subcommittee on Underserved, Agricultural and Rural Business Development issued the following testimony by Digital Right to Repair Coalition Executive Director Gay Gordon-Byrne involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 14, 2022, entitled "Right to Repair and What it Means for Entrepreneurs":
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Thank you for your invitation to ask me to speak to the Subcommittee about issues facing repair businesses in our communities. In addition to my verbal test more
House Small Business Subcommittee Issues Testimony From iGuys' Tech Shop Co-Owner Clark
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The House Small Business Subcommittee on Underserved, Agricultural and Rural Business Development issued the following testimony by Brian Clark, co-owner at iGuys' Tech Shop LLC, involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 14, 2022, entitled "Right to Repair and What it Means for Entrepreneurs":
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Dear Chairs, Rankers and Members of the Subcommittee on Underserved, Agricultural and Rural Business Development, Below, you will find my biography and testimony that I will be ve more
House Small Business Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Mercer County Economic Development Director Ebbing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The House Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development issued the following testimony by Jared Ebbing, community and economic development director for Mercer County, Ohio, involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, entitled "Back to School, Back to Startups: Supporting Youth Apprenticeship, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development":
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My name is Jared Ebbing and I am the Community & Economic Development Director for Me more
House Small Business Subcommittee Issues Testimony From West Sound Technical Skills Center Director Watkins
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The House Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development issued the following testimony by West Sound Technical Skills Center Director Shani Watkins involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, entitled "Back to School, Back to Startups: Supporting Youth Apprenticeship, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development":
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Good morning Chairman Crow, Ranking Member Kim, and members of the committee. Thank you for the opportunity to more
House Small Business Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Wood Prairie Family Farm Marketing Manager Gerritsen
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The House Small Business Subcommittee on Underserved, Agricultural and Rural Business Development issued the following testimony by Jim Gerritsen, marketing manager at Wood Prairie Family Farm, involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 14, 2022, entitled "Right to Repair and What it Means for Entrepreneurs":
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Thank you for this opportunity to present testimony at the Subcommittee hearing titled, "Right to Repair and What it Means for Entrepreneurs."
I am a family farmer more
House Transportation Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Hudson Institute Center for Defense Concepts & Technology Director Clark
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime issued the following testimony by Bryan Clark, senior fellow and director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at Hudson Institute, involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 14, 2022, entitled "Cargo Preference: Compliance With and Enforcement of Maritime's Buy American Laws":
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Russia's actions to reduce gas exports to Europe show the risk of allowing an opposing power to ga more
House Transportation Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Maritime Administrator Phillips
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime issued the following testimony by Maritime Administrator Ann C. Phillips involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 14, 2022, entitled "Cargo Preference: Compliance With and Enforcement of Maritime's Buy American Laws":
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I was confirmed to serve as the Maritime Administrator four months ago. In this position, my duty is to promote and strengthen our U.S. merchant marine, which is essentia more
House Transportation Subcommittee Issues Testimony From U.S. Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery Director Williams-Octalien
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management issued the following testimony by Adrienne L. Williams-Octalien, director of the Office of Disaster Recovery in the U.S. Virgin Islands, involving a hybrid hearing on Sept. 15, 2022, entitled "Recovery Update: Status of FEMA Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands 5 Years After Hurricanes Irma and Maria."
The FEMA is the Federal Emer more
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International Political Science Review Journal Issues Research Articles in September 2022 Special Issue
MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 21 -- The International Political Science Review, a peer-reviewed journal from the International Political Science Association that says it features concepts and methodologies in political science, published research articles on the following topics in its September 2022 Special Issue on The BRICS, Global Governance, and Challenges for South-South Cooperation in a Post-Western World:
Original Research Articles:
* Why states inform: Compliance with self-reporting obliga more
Comparative Political Studies Journal Issues Research Articles in Vol. 55, No. 12
THOUSAND OAKS, California, Sept. 20 -- Comparative Political Studies, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features social and political science on comparative politics at cross-national and intra-national levels, published research articles on the following topics in its Vol. 55, No. 12 edition:
Articles:
* Opening Pandora's Box? Joint Sovereignty and the Rise of EU Agencies with Operational Tasks
* Conceptualizing and Measuring Citizens' Preferences for Democracy: Taking Stock of Three Dec more
Conflict Management & Peace Science Issues Research Articles in November 2022 Edition
DENTON, Texas, Sept. 20 -- Conflict Management and Peace Science, a peer-reviewed journal from the Peace Science Society that says it features causes, management and consequences of political conflict, published research articles on the following topics in its November 2022 edition:
Articles:
* Arming for conflict, arming for peace? How small arms imports affect intrastate conflict risk
* Trickledown politics: Do excluded ethnic groups benefit from non-violent national resistance campaigns?
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