SOTU, Labor Secretary Possibilities: Young Adults DC Update 2-10-23

Executive-branch updates DOL Secretary Sec. Marty Walsh is likely leaving his post, seeking to run the NHL Players Association. A long list of contenders have been mentioned to replace Walsh: California Labor Secretary (now DOL Deputy Secretary) Julie Su Rep. Andy Levin (D-MI) Former Deputy Labor Secretary Seth Harris AFL-CIO Chief Economist Bill Spriggs Former Labor Sec.…

Read More

Young Adults DC Update for 1/13/23

Legislative branch updates: Kevin McCarthy elected Speaker of the House: After 15 rounds of voting, Kevin McCarthy officially became speaker of the House late last Friday night. His election came after several days of negotiations with a group of far-right conservative lawmakers from the House Freedom Caucus (HFC), who won several key concessions. These include making…

Read More

Young Adults DC Update for 12/9/22

Legislative Branch Updates:  Omnibus: Both parties are still working toward a FY23 omnibus funding bill; the difference in topline spending targets for nondefense line items is around $25 billion. Education and Labor Committee Chair Bobby Scott is also seeking to include his reauthorization of the National Apprenticeship Act in the omnibus, to expand apprenticeship opportunities and…

Read More