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 MoreYoung 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 MoreHannah Johns: Finding Strength in Adversity and Charting a Path Forward
Quick Take. Hannah Johns overcame a difficult childhood in rural Nebraska to complete high school, enroll in community college, and, with the help of the state Department of Labor, land a full-time paid internship with Riverside Discovery Center, a park and zoo complex. Early Life. Hannah was raised in Garing, a small community in western…
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NYEC Prepares to Launch Chicago Youth Mental Health Fair and Forum On December 3, 2022, the inaugural cohort of six young adults will launch their city-wide event named, “Chicago’s Youth Mental Health Fair and Forum.” The event seeks to raise awareness around mental health and connect youth in Chicago to mental health resources. The project…
Read MoreYoung Adults DC Update for 11/11/22
Legislative Branch Updates: See these slides for some info on what Congress may try to address in December and potential candidates for the Democratic leadership contest, if there is turnover. I put these together quickly – if you’re confused, feel free to ask me questions. Executive Branch Updates: Student loan forgiveness paused. This is part of an overall rise in individual federal…
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