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Youth and Young Adults DC Update 3-10-23
National Alliance Launches: The National Youth Employment Coalition (NYEC), American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF), Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP), and The Corps Network on Wednesday launched the National Alliance of Youth and Young Adult Advocates, or NAYYAA. The National Alliance will identify more authentic and positive narratives about young people, fill research and data gaps…
Read MoreSOTU, 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 MoreYoung 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 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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